Telematics can help control rising insurance costs

MONTREAL, Que. – The most effective way fleets can control their insurance costs in a hard market is to leverage telematics to drive out risky driving behaviors. That was the…

Fleet safety culture depends on data — and the right benchmarks

TORONTO, Ont. – Trucks are generating ever-expanding volumes of data these days, but those who want to address risks and lower insurance premiums ultimately need to compare their data to…

Ron Foxcroft’s success is no fluke

HAMILTON, Ont. – Ron Foxcroft answered the phone at Fluke Transportation on the Friday night of the Canada Day long weekend in 1983. On the other end of the line…

Implementing an effective driver coaching program

ARLINGTON, Va. – Steve Fields, a professional driver with YRC and America’s Road Team Captain, doesn’t mind having his driving critiqued using video. He likens it to an NFL team…

Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say

TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking-related decisions often revolve around trucks, loads and drivers, but some fleets believe the strength of an invisible thread – in the form of telematics data –…

How HR needs to approach Covid-19

ARLINGTON, Va. — In a session packed with information for HR professionals, Katharine Weber, a principal with law firm Jackson Lewis, offered a breakdown of how to plan and brace…

Hard truck insurance market leads to search for creative solutions

TORONTO, Ont. – These are hard times. To be precise, it’s a “hard market” when it comes to sourcing insurance coverage in the trucking industry. Insurance premiums have been soaring,…

Southbound loads lead Canadian spot market volume surge

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes continued to strengthen in the third quarter, and in September surpassed the previous month for the fourth consecutive time. September also marked…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions were strong in August

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) jumped to a 8.31 reading in August, reflecting a very favorable rate environment for trucking. August marked the second highest reading since…

Cargo theft up 23% y-o-y in Q3

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Cargo thefts recorded by CargoNet in the U.S. and Canada jumped 23% year-over-year in the third quarter, with 223 events. The average cargo value per theft…

Facility Association updates truck insurance rules

TORONTO, Ont. – Facility Association – established as an insurer of last resort — has revamped its rating and commercial underwriting rules, making it harder for trucking companies to misrepresent…

‘Hard market’ continues to drive truck insurance costs higher

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…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market loads reach post-pandemic highs

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s spot market load volumes reached their highest levels in the first week of September since before the Covid-19 pandemic struck in March, according to Loadlink data.

Isaac to host virtual user conference

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,…

The science behind trailer design, and why spring ride deserves a fresh look

TORONTO, Ont. – Ever wonder what goes into the decisions behind which components come on your trailer? For an OEM, it’s a complex evaluation that takes many factors into account.