Fastfrate launches new linehaul division

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Fastfrate Group has announced the formation of a new dedicated truckload linehaul service. It integrated BRS Transportation’s operations into the Consolidated Fastfrate operations, effective Oct. 15. Fastfrate…

Goodyear takes two million service calls in 10 years

AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear has announced its Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service program has achieved a new milestone, having completed its two millionth service call in 10 years. “Over the…

Productive tech has transformed trucking

TORONTO, Ont. -- Imagine today, with the breakneck pace of our lives, having to wait until a driver arrived at a truck stop, parked, and waited to use the payphone before you knew the truck was empty. Imagine, too, the driver's frustration at hearing dispatch say, “Call me back in half an hour.” Life was different in days gone by.

A Truck Driver’s Survival Guide: 5 lessons for life on the road

TORONTO, Ont. -- Equipment editor Jim Park offers five tips for entry-level truck drivers, all of which he learned from his own career on the road. They don't cover these in most schools.

Trucks for Change delivers for charity

Pete Dalmazzi, Trucks for Change Network MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trucks for Change Network, an organization that connects charities to those who can haul their freight, has just transported its 20…

Challenger’s Topping named HR Leader of the Year

And other HR awards are handed out during the Trucking HR Canada Gala Awards Dinner

Wabash Canada mourns the loss of Rodney Ehrlich

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and CTO of Wabash National, passed away on Oct. 9. He was 72 years old. Wabash Canada’s president and CEO Brent Larson expressed his…

Westcan turns to messaging, truck choices in bid for drivers

Westcan is receiving its first Mack Anthems. Mike Royer (left) and Howard August have received a lot of positive feedback on the trucks. EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport knows…

Get ready to ‘Shift into Winter’

RICHMOND, B.C. – With winter fast approaching – and already a reality in some areas of Western Canada – the Winter Driving Safety Alliance (WDA) is urging truckers and all…

Owner of carrier involved in Humboldt collision charged

REGINA, Sask. – The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision has been charged with eight counts of failing to comply with safety regulations. Sukhmander…

Trends in eCommerce and last-mile delivery

TORONTO, Ont. – Last-mile delivery is going to have to keep up with the increasing demands of consumer buying trends. That’s according to a panel who discussed eCommerce and last-mile…

U.S. economy should remain strong: FTR

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The U.S. economy is “in a good place” and expected to stay there through 2019. That was the assessment of Bill Witte, senior economist with FTR, who…

Alliance calls for third-party ELD certification

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is once again stressing the need to have mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) certified by third parties, helping to ensure the devices can’t…

Pushing 10: Mack test drive shows role of tech in fuel economy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Equipment editor Jim Park has developed a new appreciation for drivers who post consistently high fuel economy numbers, especially those who push every day to crack 10 mpg (23.5 L/100km). But the trucks also deserve a good chunk of the credit.

Canada can learn from past mistakes when mandating ELDs

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate should differ from the U.S. rule to avoid some of the pitfalls that befell the rollout of similar legislation there.