Business Management Alberta carriers struggling with skyrocketing insurance rates March 2, 2021 Insurance premiums have increased exponentially over the past decade for Alberta fleets, impacting the bottom lines and hiring practices for carriers. Whether large or small, carriers across the province have…
Equipment Alberta to eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits through regulatory update July 29, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta will eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits as of Jan. 1 as it updates regulations to reflect equipment like wide-base single tires, tridems, and stinger-steer auto carriers.
Health & Safety Fountain Tire Truck-Thru coffee shop serving truckers in Western Canada July 2, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – A one-of-a-kind Truck-Thru coffee shop created by Fountain Tire is popping up across Western Canada, to serve truck drivers via its truck-sized drive-thru. The Truck-Thru stopped at…
Transportation Industry flirts with paperless trucking May 26, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Fleets are quickening the pace of digitization as the trucking industry deals with the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. While telematics, crash mitigation systems and…
Business Management Women with the drive to succeed February 21, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – A panel of women from the trucking and engineering sectors are sending a message to other women looking to break into any male-dominated industry – believe in…
Infrastructure Rosenau and Freightliner contribute to CentrePort’s record year December 19, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – CentrePort Canada had a record-breaking year of activity, with over $117 million in development and building permits in 2019, including from prominent trucking companies like Rosenau Transport…
Transportation Banner year so far for 18 Wheels of Christmas November 25, 2019 DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – The response this past weekend in Dawson Creek, B.C., in support of the 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign was amazing. That’s according to Chris Richards of…
Human Resources WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program November 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended…
Mgmt Best Practices Alberta Truck Convoy raises $26K for Special Olympics September 9, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – The 2019 Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled through Calgary, Alta., this past weekend, raising $26,000 for the cause. Ken Huff, operations manager for Rosenau Transport, which…
Human Resources 18 Wheels of Christmas gearing up for Holiday Season November 30, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Now in its 16th year, 18 Wheels of Christmas is up and running again in an effort to help local food banks during the Holiday Season. Launched…
Business Management Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy October 1, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising $25,000. The money will…
Business Management Truck Convoy for Special Olympics to roll this weekend September 21, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Around 200 trucks will make up the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Manitoba, which rolls down the Perimeter Highway Sept. 22. The annual event takes place during…
Business Management Rosenau places large investment into CentrePort Canada September 15, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Just a year after opening its first location at CentrePort Canada in Winnipeg, Man., Rosenau Transport has invested in a significant expansion plan, moving to a much…
Regulations Super singles approved in Alberta July 24, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – As of July 1, the Government of Alberta has given the green light to the use of wide-base single tires on provincial roadways. Following in the recent…
Regulations Transportation industry changing fast, says MLA Westhead April 28, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – Cameron Westhead, Alberta MLA for Banff-Cochrane, says the transportation industry is on the brink of some major changes. “We are now standing on the edge of a…
