Scott Smith named CTA chairman

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has named Scott Smith its chairman. Smith is president and CEO of JD Smith, and was elected chairman at the CTA’s annual…

No relief in sight for shippers: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the U.S. continue to face a tough capacity and rate environment, with no relief in sight. That’s according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index by…

Freightliner led January sales

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freightliner was the clear truck sales leader this January, moving 676 Class 8 trucks in Canada, figures supplied by WardsAuto show. The brand also held the top market share in Class 7, selling 212 units. Even in Class 6, it led the way with 80 Canadian sales. Dip down to Class 5, though, and Ford held the top spot with 156 trucks.

Pulse Survey: The safety where you work

TORONTO, Ont. — Safety is the key to running an efficient business. Accidents and injuries can cost time and money in insurance claims and lost productivity. In this month’s Pulse…

Truck of the Month: The Quarter-Mile Cabover

MONTREAL, Que. -- The 1954 Chevy cabover was not originally built for speed. It was a work truck. This particular model even hauled grain during its working days in Arizona. But after finding its way into Canada, it was transformed into a tube-framed dragster. That’s when the truck caught Bob Massey’s attention.

Blockchain is the latest game changer in trucking

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s a new buzzword in the trucking sphere. Say goodbye to uptime, ELDs, and driver shortage. Blockchain is the latest technology that all the early adopters want…

Canadian shipping costs rose in January: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 2.6% in January, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) by Nulogx. The base rate was…

Driver pay on the rise in U.S., ATA survey shows

ARLINGTON, Va. — Driver pay is rising in the U.S. against a backdrop of a limited labor pool and rising demand for services, according to the latest Driver Compensation Study…

More than 80% of carriers optimistic about 2018: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian carriers and brokers benefited from a strong market in 2017, and are optimistic about the current year, according to a new report from TransCore Link Logistics.

Amazon re-shaping ‘final mile’ and beyond

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amazon -- the bookseller that transformed into the world’s largest online retailer – has been transforming the way goods are trucked to market. And not just the freight that rolls through its distribution centers. Thank (or blame) the need for speed.

‘The working conditions … are not desirable’

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- When it comes to labor, trucking has a marketing problem, but it may be more than that.

Uninformed staff a weak link in cybersecurity

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Connected objects are increasingly becoming a part of our business, our vehicles, and our lives, and with that comes an increased potential to be hacked. Whether an…

Bison wins TCA Fleet Safety Award for eighth straight year

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the eighth consecutive year, Bison Transport has been named the grand prize winner in the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual Fleet Safety Awards. The awards honor…

Driver of the Year winners revealed at TCA convention

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The winners of the coveted Driver of the Year contest were revealed during the 80th annual Truckload Carriers Association’s convention. Stephen Richardson (center) wins Driver of the…

The keys to a successful acquisition

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Mergers and acquisitions are a key part of trucking. It seems that almost every day one carrier is buying another, whether it’s to decrease competition, own more…