Transportation Truck arrivals continue to rise October 14, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – There has been yet another increase in the number of truck drivers entering Canada, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday. It said 125,351 truck drivers…
Human Resources THRSCA conference set for Nov. 4 October 14, 2020 TRURO, N.B. – The Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic (THRSCA) will hold its annual Advancing Women in Trucking conference virtually this year, the organization announced Wednesday. Registration is now…
Business Management Trucks still idle in wake of Covid-19 shutdowns, insurance data shows October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec fleets that parked trucks against the fence during the early days of Covid-19 are gradually returning to service, but insurance data shows that not…
Transportation Truck arrivals rebound slightly October 8, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering Canada rose slightly during Sept. 28-Oct. 4 after falling for three consecutive weeks, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday.
Transportation Atlas van operators offer insights into life on the road October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – A broad-ranging survey by Atlas Van Lines is offering extensive insights into the business practices and personal preferences of its van operators. And it highlights a few…
Transportation Fleet struggles when the show won’t go on October 7, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — As of March 12, Truck’N Roll had 125 trucks on the road. Then, within 24 hours, everything collapsed. It had a niche in the trucking industry: the…
Transportation ‘Hard market’ continues to drive truck insurance costs higher October 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trucking industry continues to face rising insurance costs as global insurers back away from the business segment – and cross-border carriers may face some of the…
Transportation Truck arrivals fall for a third consecutive week September 29, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The week of Sept. 21-27 saw a 3% drop in the number truck drivers arriving in the country, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It…
Transportation Freight volumes rise for a third consecutive month September 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Volumes on Loadlink’s Canadian spot market rose 2% in August, the third consecutive monthly rise, according to Loadlink Technologies. Year-over-year, August load postings were also up 2%…
Human Resources Truckload turnover plunges in Q2 September 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers experienced declines of double-digit percentage points in the second quarter as the industry was roiled by…
Transportation Truck arrivals continue to fall September 22, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country continued to drop during the week of Sept. 14-20 after falling 16% in the previous week, the Canada Borders…
Transportation Isaac to host virtual user conference September 21, 2020 SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments will hold its annual user conference virtually this year, the company announced Monday. The Nov. 17-18 conference will feature a diverse program and networking sessions,…
Transportation Truck arrivals plunge 16% September 16, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Nearly 19,000 fewer truck drivers entered the country during the week of Sept. 7-13, compared to the same period a year ago, the Canada Border Services Agency…
Transportation Truck arrivals rise 7% September 9, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – In yet another sign of a trucking industry rebound, the number of truck drivers entering the country rose 7% during the week of Aug. 31 – Sept.
Human Resources Ontario to fully reopen DriveTest centers, also pilots at-school road tests September 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario DriveTest centers are returning to full service on Sept. 8, completing a gradual reopening that followed a shutdown linked to Covid-19. All restrictions are being removed…
