TMW names VP, general manager

CLEVELAND, OH - Transportation software development company TMW Systems has promoted Ray West to senior vice president and general manager.

New Milton inspection stations planned

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will need to replace inspection stations on the eastbound and westbound stretches of Highway 401 in Milton, Ontario -- and it's looking to the Ontario Trucking Association for design ideas.

TFI “cautiously optimistic” about economy

MONTREAL, QC - Just months after acquiring a major truckload carrier in the U.S., TFI International is cautiously optimistic about the state of the North American economy. "Unemployment is low and consumer spending remains solid. Moreover, rising oil prices have given way to a modest rebound in the level of investment in that sector," said chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer Alain Bedard, when releasing year-end results. "These factors should produce a gradual recovery in freight volume and rates." Referring to 2016 as a "transformational" year for the business - which now collects half its revenue south of the border

MELT will shake up driver training: Panel

MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Industry experts at the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario's (TTSAO) annual conference agree - the introduction of Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT), effective this July, is going to shake up driver training.

Manac takes share of ABS Remorques

ASBESTOS, QC - Manac has taken a minority stake in ABS Remorques, a Canadian manufacturer of conveyor semi-trailers, the companies have announced. ABS designs and manufactures specialized live-bottom semi-trailers for aggregate haulers, and has a production facility located in Asbestos, Quebec. Manac produces vans, flatbeds, and specialty trailers such as dumps, low beds, grain hoppers, chassis, chip and logging trailers.

Ontario exploring pre-clearance, pre-screening

TORONTO, ON - A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) that will help lay a foundation for commercial vehicle pre-clearance and pre-screening systems, often referred to as automated scales.

Excise tax campaign meets roadblock

OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance's bid to restore Federal Excise Tax refunds failed to find a place in the government's report on pre-budget consultations, but it was raised in the official opposition's dissenting report to the Finance Committee.

U.S. trailer orders strong for third month

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trailer orders in the U.S. reached 32,800 units in January - down 4% month over month, but up 86% year over year, FTR reports.

January trailer orders higher than expected

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR indicates that final January net trailer orders were strong at 32,800 units, up 86% year-over-year, but down 4% month-over-month. January was the third consecutive month of…

TFI’s Bedard sees improving conditions, more M&A ahead

MONTREAL, Que. – Improving conditions across all business segments are expected this year by TFI International chairman and CEO Alain Bedard, but weakness in the US truckload segment could continue…

Kroetsch named Safety Professional of the Year

KITCHENER, Ont. – Mike Kroetsch has been named the 2016 Central Ontario Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council’s Safety Professional of the Year. The safety consultant began his career in…

Pamphlets not enough to improve industry image: panel

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Industry employers need to overcome several barriers if they hope to attract a new generation of employees, according to several educators, career and guidance counselors. But the panelists, participating in the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario's annual conference on Thursday, say there are several ways to reshape the image of trucking-related careers.

Navistar honors 34 Diamond suppliers

LISLE, IL - Navistar has recognized the top 2% of its supplier base through the manufacturer's annual Diamond Supplier Award, handing trophies to 34 top-performing companies.

Omnitracs, Peloton partner in platooning

DALLAS, TX/MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Omnitracs is partnering with Peloton Technology to bring platooning trucks to market - using Omnitracs routing and dynamic dispatching applications to support navigation, and calculating savings that can be realized through scheduled or ad-hoc platoons of trucks from different fleets.

Wanted: More drivers

Panelists at TTSAO conference argue what needs to be done by schools and students to attract more drivers into the industry