Business Management Carriers, railways and shippers tackling costs in a post-pandemic market March 3, 2023 Canadian carriers and shippers are applying tools as diverse as new technology and offshore labor in the face of inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and softening freight volumes. In other words,…
Human Resources Drivers’ ‘eyes and ears’ can help stamp out human trafficking February 22, 2023 Canada observes Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Feb. 22, and members of the trucking industry are keen to help stamp out the exploitative crime. It is important to educate drivers…
Health & Safety Dash cam crime solvers July 20, 2021 Truck drivers and fleets began equipping their vehicles with dash cams initially to protect themselves. In some cases, the footage captured by these cameras is assisting law enforcement in conducting…
Business Management The importance of a strong finishing program November 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers that hire entry-level drivers need to provide additional training, document it, and continue monitoring their performance after putting them on the road. Companies that don’t employ…
Transportation Truck fleets report plunging loads, layoffs amid Covid-19 April 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking is identified as an essential service, but Canada’s trucking industry is under immense economic pressure in the face of Covid-19 – leading to plunging revenues, layoffs,…
Business Management What to look for in a driver-trainer April 7, 2020 Many truck drivers are drawn to the profession by the promise of independence, solitude, and tranquility behind the wheel. So, it’s little wonder it’s challenging to find driver-trainers willing to…
Transportation On the road and social distancing April 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The days of Covid-19 have changed the ways that interactions take place. Handshakes are forbidden. And keep your distance – at least six feet apart, if you…
Equipment Kriska, Turbo Images celebrate Bianca Andreescu September 23, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Kriska and Turbo Images have teamed up to pay tribute to Canadian tennis star, Bianca Andreescu. The 19-year-old U.S. Open winner is celebrated on a 53-ft. trailer…
Human Resources Kriska hands out 10 scholarships September 16, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has awarded 10 scholarships to students who are family members of Kriska employees. The scholarship program, in its first year, was proposed by…
Transportation Kriska acquires Icon Transportation February 11, 2019 PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group has announced its acquisition of Icon Transportation Logistics (ITL) out of Puslinch, Ont. The company will continue to be led by general manager Alen…
Business Management Canada can learn from past mistakes when mandating ELDs October 10, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate should differ from the U.S. rule to avoid some of the pitfalls that befell the rollout of similar legislation there.
Human Resources Kriska gives drivers second raise this year June 28, 2018 PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska has announced it’s increasing pay rates for the second time this year. The company says the combined raises represent the biggest annual pay increase in the…
Business Management Kriska, Bison execs share tips on succeeding in challenging times October 13, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – A sluggish economy, excess capacity and downward pressure on trucking rates have made 2016 a difficult year for trucking providers, which made the panel discussion on Thriving…
Business Management Kriska partners with Unilever to create safe haven parking program December 15, 2015 How one shipper took a challenging run and made it a driver favourite
Transportation Kriska’s Seymour honoured for years of service in trucking industry November 9, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — Mark Seymour, a man well-known in the trucking community, was honoured Nov. 6 with the 2015 Shaw Tracking/OTA Service to Industry award. “Some people are destined to…
