Transportation, warehousing jobs dipped in April

OTTAWA, Ont. – Employment in Canada’s transportation and warehousing sector dipped slightly to 974,300 people in April, down 2,600 jobs compared to March, Statistics Canada reports. The figure was still…

Truck World 2018 a resounding success

TORONTO, Ont. — Truck World jointly produced by Newcom Media and Hannover Fairs, division of DeutscheMesse, took place at the International Centre, April 19-21. The leading tradeshow for Canada’s trucking industry…

Largest Truck World draws massive crowds

TORONTO, Ont. – Almost 19,600 people attended the largest Truck World trade show in history at Toronto's International Centre from April 19-21. The 14,807 visitors interacted with 4,788 exhibitor representatives. And there was plenty to see in the sold-out venue that included 525 exhibits -- requiring the addition of a fifth hall, and featuring 179,000 sq.-ft. of booth space across nearly 400,000 sq.ft. overall. The event is jointly produced by Newcom Media (the publishers of Today’s Trucking) and Hannover Fairs, a division of DeutscheMesse. The 14,807 visitors interacted with 4,788 exhibitor representatives. And there was plenty to see in the sold-out venue that included 525 exhibits -- requiring the addition of a fifth hall, and featuring 179,000 sq.-ft. of booth space across nearly 400,000 sq.ft. overall.  The event is jointly produced by Newcom Media (the publishers of Today’s Trucking) and Hannover Fairs, a division of DeutscheMesse.

Freightliner Custom Chassis celebrates milestone with UPS

GAFFNEY, S.C. – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has delivered its 50,000th chassis to UPS. The chassis was specially branded and displayed at a recent celebration. “This is a momentous…

Trailer orders remain “red hot”

Trailer orders remained strong in April, according to preliminary data from FTR and ACT Research. FTR reported orders of 22,000 units, reflecting a 20% decline from March, but an expected…

New location for Manitoba truck driving championships

WINNIPEG, Man. – The location of this year’s Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships has moved to the Headingly Husky Gas Station, with an awards banquet to follow at The Victoria…

Hot flatbed segment leading the market

The flatbed sector is leading the way for a surging U.S. trucking industry. That was the assessment of FTR, which addressed the implications of a tight trucking market in its…

OTA Cross-Border Council to talk Gordie Howe Bridge, border management

TORONTO, Ont. — Attendees can look forward to talk about cross-border trucking and the Gordie Howe Bridge at this year’s OTA Council Summit scheduled for June 20. According to organizers,…

Titanium achieves record quarter

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group reported record earnings in the first quarter. Its consolidated revenue was up 53%, to a record $45.5 million, while its consolidated EBITDA also reached…

Day & Ross Dedicated Logistics wins GM award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Day & Ross Dedicated Logistics was named a Global Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year Awards Ceremony held…

Gerry’s Truck Centre hosts open house for new Woodstock location

WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Gerry’s Truck Centre held a grand opening for its highly anticipated second location in Woodstock on May 9. The event saw suppliers and customers gather for the…

Readers share thoughts on mental health

TORONTO, Ont. -- Sunny skies have returned, but there are those who struggle in the darkness. With that in mind, our latest Pulse reader survey asked about the state of your mental health. About 42% of those who responded said their jobs cause them some form of mental distress, and 84% believe the trucking industry has a role to play in addressing mental health in the workplace.

Freightliner topped Class 8 sales in February

TORONTO, Ont. — The surging demand for highway tractors continues to push up projections for North American truck sales this year. According to Canadian retail figures from WardsAuto, Freightliner led…

Canada’s spot market cooled slightly in April

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were down 19% in April, but remained 42% higher year-over-year, marking the strongest ever April. That’s according to TransCore Link Logistics, which…

Registration open for Western Women With Drive

CALGARY, Alta. – Registration for the second annual Western Women With Drive Leadership Conference is open. Taking place at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel May 30, the event features…