In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 4: The biggest surprise in selling MSM Transportation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. –On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the well-known former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big are...

Freight Bids: Is there a better way forward? Join the debate at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Shippers love them; carriers hate them. Freight RFPs or freight bids have become increasingly popular over the last decade as a mechanism to negotiate freight rates and service. Even companies with as little as $50K in...

BC Forest Safety Council launches walking challenge

 Prince George, BC: The BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) has launched a new health and wellness program focused on increasing the physical activity levels and overall health of log truck drivers in British Columbia.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing plants receive safety awards

Industry, CA. -- Liberty Mutual Insurance has awarded two Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company plants with safety awards.

Transportation Sales: Can you adapt to the New Normal?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The sales process in Freight Transportation has undergone major changes over the last decade. 

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 3: Negotiating the deal

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the well-known former owner of MSM Transportation will team up with M&A guru Doug Nix for the much anticipated session “Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation: How big...

Navistar orders spike in September

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International got a much-needed boost last month, securing orders for 5,900 Classes 6-8 trucks in September.

CITT looking to help members thrive at annual conference

TORONTO, Ont. – Why merely survive when you can thrive? That’s the thinking behind the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation’s (CITT) focus on “thrive-ability” at its upcoming national conference on...

Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 2: Finding the right fit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Looking to grow by acquisition? Or perhaps after many years in the industry you are ready to sell. Either way, finding the right fit in the seller-purchaser dynamic is critical. On October 16th, Mike McCarron, the...

Natural gas takes centre stage at Outdoor Farm Show

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Farmers attending Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) this year got a chance to kick the tires on some natural gas-powered light and heavy trucks.

New-look OTA convention to feature prominent business leaders

TORONTO, Ont. -- Business therapy will be in the spotlight at the Ontario Trucking Association Convention and Executive Forum.

Driver turnover hits 99% at large US truckload fleets

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Turnover at large US truckload fleets continued to increase in the second quarter, according to The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Activity Report.

Great Dane plant celebrates production of 100,000th trailer

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane recently produced the 100,000th trailer built out of its Wayne, Nebraska plant.

Truck orders get a bump in September

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Preliminary figures from ACT Research indicate September net orders for Classes 5-8 vehicles met expectations.