Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking

TRURO, N.S. -- Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...

North American spot market freight volumes soften in April

PORTLAND, Ore. -- North American spot market freight volumes took a hit in April, plunging 16% year-over-year.

IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.

National Truck League boosts brokerage division with new hire

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League (NTL) has announced Marc Hodgkinson has been named director of commercial sales for the company.

Trucknews.com adds high-profile transportation lawyer to blog roster

TORONTO, Ont. -- Need legal advice? Unsure about the legal implications of your CSA profile? Been involved in an accident and facing a lawsuit? Want to know your rights when dealing with a problematic shipper or driver?

Montreal Port Authority praises road improvement plans for region

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has applauded a recent announcement that will see the extension of l'Assomption Blvd. and the redevelopment of Highway 25 access routes to and from the Port of Montreal.

Shell Rotella Road Show heading to Western Canada this week

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Canadian leg of the Shell Rotella Road Show is getting underway this week. The tour kicks off at Peace Region Petroleum Show in Grande Prairie, Alta. May 15-16 before rolling into Cervus Equipment Peterbilt in Estevan,...

CarriersEdge adds new US Hours-of-Service, Fire Safety courses

MARKHAM, Ont. -- CarriersEdge has added two new modules to its library of online driver training courses: U.S. Hours of Service 2013 Update and Fire Safety. U.S. Hours of Service 2013 Update (HOS2013) focuses on the changes to the US...

LEADERS: Bison’s Rob Penner on experimenting with LNG

Bison is one of the early adopters in the industry of natural gas power for its trucks. It recently entered into a five-year agreement with Shell Canada to run 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. In an exclusive interview with...

Trucking conditions continue to improve in March: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Conditions improved on an already favourable environment for trucking in March, according to the latest results from FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), with a reading of 13.3 on the Index. The TCI is designed to...

Newfoundland truck convoy to raise money for local children’s hospital

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. -- Trucking companies, drivers and owner/operators from across Newfoundland and Labrador will be raising money to support the Janeway Children’s Hospital during the 2013 Teddy Bear Convoy June 2. The event will see...

Somerville Hino named top dealer in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Somerville Hino has been named the top Hino dealer in Canada for 2012. Toronto-based Somerville Hino not only achieved the top sales position in Canada, it also received the highest ranking in Hino Motors Canada’s...

TransLink to develop Goods Movement Strategy for Vancouver region

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority TransLink has announced it will develop a Goods Movement Strategy as part of its regional transportation strategy. Building on the work of several transportation and...

Toronto Transportation Club accepting applications for scholarship program

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. The scholarship is open for students graduating high school and entering their first year of college or university. The...