New US regulations could leave industry short a million drivers by 2016: FTR Associates

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- An incoming regulatory tsunami could leave the American trucking industry in need of a million drivers by 2016, if all the new regulations currently being considered are implemented.

Turnover rate rises in first quarter at small, large truckload carriers: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose in the first quarter of 2013 due to the improving economy and continued competition for drivers, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking...

Trailer Wizards announces changes to executive team

MISSISAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has announced a number of recent changes to its executive team.

Average age of truck drivers even older than previously thought: report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In the wake of a recently released report which found the average age of truck drivers to be four years higher than that of the average worker, new data indicates that the average truckers’ age is, in fact, even older. The...

Long-time publisher Rob Wilkins announces retirement; Lou Smyrlis picked to succeed him

TORONTO, Ont. -- Rob Wilkins, senior publisher of our Trucking Group of magazines, research, online and video properties has announced his retirement.   “Rob has been a great leader for this organization for over 33 years, leading...

DHL Express celebrating partnership with Free the Children, Me to We

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- DHL Express is celebrating its first year as the official logistics partner of charities Free The Children and Me to We. By providing the charities with free shipping, storage and logistics support, DHL has allowed them to...

Shell kicks off commercial LNG corridor in Alberta

CALGARY, Alta. - May 28 may have been a significant date in Canadian trucking history. That was when Shell fired a major shot in what many think is a fuel revolution, unveiling to the public the first of its commercial LNG refuelling stations.

Long awaited fatigue management program to be unveiled today

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The highly anticipated North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP), developed over nearly a decade, will be rolled out to industry today.

Business owners oppose Metrolinx funding plan

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industry is not alone in its criticism of Metrolinx’s Big Move plan to fund transit in the Toronto and Hamilton regions.

Brenntag adds DEF tanker, DEF rail terminal to Toronto location

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag has expanded its Toronto facility’s Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) capabilities by adding a dedicated DEF tanker to their existing fleet, and opening a DEF rail terminal.   The dedicated Brenntag tanker is...

PeopleNet partners with Drivewyze to deliver hands free weigh station bypass service

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility solutions,  today announced a new partnership with Drivewyze for improving driver efficiency, regulatory compliance and safety. WhenPeopleNet’s GPS and mobile...

Annual House of Chrome show’n’shine to visit Manitoba Aug. 16-18

HEADINGLEY, Man. -- It’s that time of year again, time to get out the polishing rags and show some pride in your ride.

New report says JIT model needed for cross-border food shipments

WINDSOR, Ont. -- A new report suggests the agriculture and food industries should adopt automotive-style, just-in-time cross-border shipping practices to improve the flow of food products across the border.

NAL to launch health and wellness program for Canadian trucking industry

LONDON, Ont. -- NAL Insurance has announced the launch of a new health and wellness program, developed specifically for the Canadian trucking industry.

South Fraser Perimeter Road on track to open in December

DELTA, B.C. -- The South Fraser Perimeter Road, which will improve the flow of goods in the Lower Mainland of B.C., is now 80% complete, according to officials.