TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…

More than 80% of carriers optimistic about 2018: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian carriers and brokers benefited from a strong market in 2017, and are optimistic about the current year, according to a new report from TransCore Link Logistics.

Shippers’ technology demands increasing

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Shippers are demanding greater visibility of their freight movements, and more advanced technologies from their trucking providers. That was a message from carrier executives who participated in…

Fines, RFPs among contentious issues discussed by shippers and carriers

TORONTO, Ont. – You can’t bring shippers and carriers together under one roof without talk turning, sooner or later, to the contentious subject of requests for proposals (RFPs). It would…

Examining the broker-carrier relationship

TransCore panel explores payment terms, the potential effect of ELDs and whether there’s a future for small brokers

Truckers in Atlantic Canada demand answers about Yarmouth-Portland ferry

YARMOUTH, N.S. – The trucking industry is growing increasingly frustrated over the ferry situation in Nova Scotia. According to the Truro Daily News, trucking companies in the area are anxiously…

Rates, capacity, driver availability and technology discussed by leading shippers and carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Representatives of leading shippers and carriers shared a stage at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, where they discussed key trends affecting their businesses. Doug Munro, president and…

Canada Cartage named Carrier of the Year by Coca-Cola

TORONTO, Ont. -– Canada Cartage was honoured with Coca-Cola’s first ever Canadian Carrier of the Year award. This year was the first time Canadian carriers were invited to the…