Transportation Truck drivers face open highways, closed doors in early weeks of Covid-19 April 7, 2020 The doors have been closing for weeks now. A growing number of non-essential workers shelter at home. Many businesses are silent. Highways are mostly devoid of the traffic that would…
Transportation Topping named to board of NFBC April 3, 2020 LEWISTON, N.Y. – Geoff Topping of Challenger Motor Freight has been appointed to the board of Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC). The appointment was made by Ontario Premier…
Transportation How to protect dispatchers, ops teams during Covid-19 March 30, 2020 BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Jim Sagriff’s coworkers are keeping their distance these days. To be more precise, they’re maintaining a buffer of at least six feet. It’s just one in a…
Health & Safety Trucking layoffs are already underway March 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — While some trucking segments are enjoying a surge in demand, others are struggling because of Covid-19 closures. Drivers working in dedicated transportation segments such as…
Health & Safety Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers March 17, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be updated with links to related resources and news. 1. Government…
Business Management Flexible hours can be an option – even at truck fleets March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Freight has to move when it needs to move, and breakdowns need to be quickly repaired so trucks can return to service. But there are still…
Human Resources TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training March 2, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Simulators have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across Canada, but industry leaders say simulation-based tools can merely augment traditional training, not replace it.
Health & Safety Canadian truckers named Highway Angels January 14, 2020 Jeffery Zeeb, Charles Vos and Linden O’Donnell. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Three Canadian truckers have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association. Jeffery Zeeb and Charles Vos of…
Transportation Caron’s McJannet named HR Leader October 18, 2019 Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet has been named HR Leader of the Year. TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has named Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet as HR Leader of…
Human Resources Industry to hold appreciation week for truckers August 7, 2019 A group of retired truckers exchanging stories at a recent show in Clifford, Ont. TORONTO, Ont. – Preparations are underway for the annual National Trucking Week, which gives…
Health & Safety Challenger opens own driver training academy June 20, 2019 Steve Newton (center) with the Challenger trainers CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – A major Ontario transportation company is addressing the problem of an acute driver shortage in a unique way – it…
Transportation Carbon tax funds to be available for green truck technology June 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Revenue from the national carbon pricing system – sometimes referred to as the carbon tax – will be available to support fleets that invest in environmentally…
Human Resources Challenger opening training academy May 27, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Challenger Motor Freight has announced the opening of a driver training school, the Challenger Transportation Training Academy (CTTA). It’s been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training,…
Transportation Carbon tax threatens trucking jobs, says Ontario premier March 13, 2019 Doug Ford returns to Challenger to decry federal carbon tax
