Healthy Truck, Morneau Shepell launches new driver assistance program

LONDON, Ont. — Healthy Trucker, in partnership with Morneau Shepell, will be launching the first assistance program for professional truck drivers called the Healthy Trucker Assistance Program (HTAP). This new…

Waldeck assumes new role with Daimler Truck Financial

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Tobias Waldeck has been named vice-president of sales, marketing and remarketing for Daimler Truck Financial’s US market. Waldeck’s appointment is an effort to add to Daimler’s…

Richmond first city to achieve E3 Fleet’s platinum rating for fleet management

VANCOUVER, B.C. – E3 Fleet has awarded the City of Richmond with the first platinum rating for its excellence in fleet management and environmental performance. “An E3 fleet platinum rating…

Top manufacturers commit to 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show

  CHICAGO, Ill. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) today announced that many of the top truck and trailer manufacturers, as well as commercial vehicle suppliers, have…

Bison teams with Canadian Armed Forces for Wreaths Across Canada

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has partnered with several branches of the Canadian Armed Forces to bring the Wreaths Across Canada (WAC) ceremonies to Manitoba and Ottawa. The events, which…

CAM hands out annual awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) held their annual awards ceremony on last week and honored professional moving companies across the country and individuals who work for them.

Rolf Lockwood Scholarship presented for networking article

TORONTO, ON - A story on the ins and outs of business networking - and how it helped an insurance lawyer raise about $250,000 to support children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - secured the 2016 Rolf Lockwood Scholarship for a Ryerson University journalism student.

Payne Transportation names its driver of the year

Raises funds for charitable foundation during annual gala

Transplace buys Lakeside Logistics

DALLAS, Texas — Transplace announced today that it has acquired Ontario-based Lakeside Logistics. In a release, Transplace said that this acquisition expands its presence throughout North America and further supports…

Manitoulin donates $100K to Nature Conservancy of Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. —  Manitoulin Transport revealed today that it has has donated a total of $100,000 to Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) with this year’s annual holiday gift. The transport…

TransForce intends to change corporate name

MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce announced today that it intends to change its name to TFI International to reflect the increased geographic scope its operations. A meeting of TransForce shareholders has…

Hyndman opens new Ayr terminal, closes Kitchener

WROXETER, ON - Hyndman Transport, a subsidiary of Celadon Group, is settling into a new terminal in Ayr, Ontario. Located at 2616 Cedar Creek Road, just off highways 401 and 97 at Exit 268, the facility features a new driver lounge, dorm rooms, and an expanded maintenance facility with wash bay and loading dock. The site will also serve as a base of operations for recruiting and orientation, and includes administration space as well.

MTA executive director excited to have official seat at the table with New West Partnership

WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced Nov. 17 that his province had joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), making Manitoba an official member of the western…

ATA applauds blockage of overtime rule change

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding U.S. District Court Judge Amos Mazzant for blocking the Obama administration's new overtime rule.

Future Shock: Speakers discuss changing workplaces

BRAMPTON, ON - Predicting the future is an inexact science, but several emerging trends offer glimpses of things to come. The Toronto chapter of CITT, which offers training in supply chain logistics, pulled together several industry representatives at its Fast Forward event on Thursday night to share thoughts on challenges they experience and expect.