ATA’s safety agenda seeing ‘substantive progress’ since release: report

ARLINGTON, Va. -- More than half of the 20 steps the American Trucking Associations deemed critical for reducing highway crashes on its previously-released Safety Agenda have seen “substantive progress,” according to a progress...

North American surface trade volumes up nearly 8% in October

WASHINTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, rose 7.9% year-over-year in October, totalling $85.3 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Trailer Wizards appoints new Saskatoon branch manager, adds Regina staff

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed Dean Rhinas as branch manager of its Saskatoon branch and added three new employees to its Regina branch.

Maximum rubber

JOLIETTE, Que. – In 2001, looking to capitalize on their promised fuel and weight savings, Joliette, Que.-based Dan Freight Systems tried using wide-base tires. Pleased with their performance, the carrier converted its entire fleet of...

COMPETITION WATCH: Cavalier partners with US carrier RIST Transport

BOLTON, Ont. -- Cavalier has announced a new partnership with RIST Transport, which will combine the two carriers’ networks and provide two-day service between the northeastern US and markets in Ontario and Quebec.

The new anti-spam legislation: How can it affect your business?

I recently spoke with Ralph Kroman about Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation. Ralph Kroman is a business lawyer with WeirFoulds LLP. He helps his clients deal with intellectual property and technology matters such as the acquisition of...

Ancra names new v.p. of cargo systems division

ERLANGER, Ky. -- Ancra International has named Mark Daugherty vice-president and general manager of its cargo systems division.

Trimble buys ALK Technologies

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Trimble this week announced it has acquired ALK Technologies, a provider of routing, mapping, mileage and navigation technologies.

COMPETITION WATCH: Day & Ross announces changes to executive team

TORONTO, Ont. -- Day & Ross has announced a pair of appointments to its executive team. Larry Rodo will be taking up the position of president for Day & Ross Freight and Doug Harrison will be taking the role of chief operating officer...

New truck orders closed out 2012 on positive note, but lacked year-end boom

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American orders for Classes 5-8 commercial vehicles were stronger in December than through most of 2012, but lacked the strength that’s normally characteristic of the final month of the year.

DEF to be available at the pump at 1,000 N.A. truck stops by mid-February

TORONTO, Ont. -- It’s expected the number of North American truck stops offering diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump will reach 1,000 by mid-February, according to the latest issue of DEF Tracker.

Former Kelron Logistics owner, president Geoff Bennett dies

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Geoff Bennett, former president and co-chair of Kelron Logistics, died Dec. 23 after a battle with cancer. Bennett started Kelron with his partner in 1992, growing the business from his basement to a North American operation...

Fleet Brake to open new Mississauga parts distribution centre

CALGARY, Alta. -- Fleet Brake has announced plans to open a new parts distribution centre in Mississauga, Ont. in February. The new 50,000-sq.-ft. facility (to be located at 2200 Drew Road) will employ up to 50 people at full capacity. The...

Eassons using performance management technology

BERWICK, N.S. -- Who wants to write company policies and procedures, only to have them ignored? Who wants to do their job well, yet see low performers get the same pay? A tool called performance management solves these problems. Its premise is...

ATSSA helps spread Christmas cheer with Toys for Tots donation

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Chapter of Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) helped spread a little Christmas cheer this holiday season, donating $400 to the Peel Regional Police “Toys for Tots”...