Nine Canadian carriers earn TCA Elite Fleet certification

Nine Canadian truckload carriers are among the 47 that have earned the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Elite Fleet certification. The TCA has unveiled it’s first-ever list, recognizing them as the…

Seven Canadian carriers win TCA Fleet Safety Awards

Several Canadian fleets are among the 18 division winners in the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 49th Annual Fleet Safety Awards. The awards recognize truckload carriers that exhibit an ‘exceptional dedication…

Trucking Announcements: Vice-president appointments at Andy Transport, 7Gen

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Andy Transport’s Daniel Moga transitioned from company’s vice-president of business development and warehousing into the role of…

Trailer brake inspections can make or break your day

It takes a robust braking system to bring 80,000 lb. (36,000 kg) of moving tractor-trailer to a halt. And half of that system sits on a trailer, about 45 feet…

Small carriers can leverage customer relationships, agility for success

Small carriers have the advantage of close relationships with customers and agility in the industry that can be leveraged against current soft market conditions. Customers are not calling an 800-number…

2024 Trucking Outlook: Transpro Freight Systems

As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We continue the series with Peter Jenkins, general manager of…

Truck drivers face open highways, closed doors in early weeks of Covid-19

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…