Trucking industry to sort food for good cause

TORONTO, Ont. — The trucking industry will be busy sorting food for a good cause tomorrow. On November 2, more than 120 volunteers from many of Canada’s most-recognized trucking companies…

Human error to blame in recent collisions: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. — After several high-profile commercial vehicle collisions, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the key to commercial…

UCR delayed until FMCSA establishes 2018 fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) for 2018 has been delayed while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) completes the rulemaking process for next year’s fees. The…

Trucking HR Canada now taking applications for Top Fleet Employers program

  OTTAWA, Ont.— Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 5th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in…

Connolly wins CITT’s Award of Excellence

MONTREAL, Que.  – CITT has announced that Don Connolly, CCLP, has been awarded its annual CITT Award of Excellence for 2017. The award is reserved for a CITT-Certified Logistics Professional…

CTA publishes video explaining changing shipper-carrier relations in an ELD world

TORONTO, Ont.  – Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) – coming into effect in the U.S. in December 2017 and in Canada shortly after – are changing carrier-shipper relations. As carriers…

OOIDA continues to push for delay to ELD mandate

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – A growing list of organizations requesting exemptions and delays to the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is proof the impending regulation is flawed, according to…

Refresher courses needed to maximize value of driver training: PIT

MONTREAL, Que. – Driver training on fuel efficiency and safety is only effective if it includes refresher courses, according to a new study released by PIT Group. The research and…

Top Fleet Employers nominations open

OTTAWA, ON - Trucking HR Canada has opened applications for its 5th annual Top Fleet Employers program, recognizing those that demonstrate superior human resources practices.

Shipping conditions will worsen in 2018: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Fuel cost increases following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and increased logistic costs for shippers, caused shipping conditions in the United States full-load market to take a negative turn for the month of August, according to analysts at FTR Intelligence. Although the increased fuel costs are temporary, the group says it expects the increase in logistics costs to continue into 2018.

Transtex acquires RM2J

MONTREAL, ON - Canadian aerodynamic solutions company Transtex announced the acquisition of fleet safety technology company RM2J, yesterday. The transaction, completed in July, represents a strategic opportunity for Transtex, the company said in a release. The acquired technologies will provide products that increase fuel savings while reducing speeds for improved security, Transtex said.

Polaris breaks ground on new facility

  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Polaris Transportation Group (PTG) announced today that they have started construction on the expansion of their Canadian head office facility in Mississauga, Ont. The additional office,…

PMTC, CPC Logistics add new dispatcher of the year award

MILTON, Ont. —  The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and CPC Logistics Canada have added a new award to to be presented at its 2018 conference. This new award…

Stemco purchases air disc pad maker

LONGVIEW, TX - Stemco has purchased Commercial Vehicle Components, a manufacturer of air disc brake and medium-duty hydraulic disc brake pads.

Private fleet dispatcher award unveiled

MILTON, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and CPC Logistics Canada are joining forces to honor dispatchers with the newly created Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award.