Heavy-hauling heavy hitters join forces

QUEBEC, QC – QSL, Groupe Robert (Watson and Sycamore), and Express Mondor are joining forces to create Mondor-Watson – one of Eastern Canada’s largest heavy-hauling and oversized marine and land transportation consortiums. QSL will hold the majority of the shares, while Mondor’s team will be responsible for daily operations. Groupe Robert, meanwhile, will offer its expertise in transportation and logistics as well as establishing synergies with the rest of its network. QSL has a stevedoring network spanning Eastern Canada to the heart of North America, offering logistics services for ships, trucks, and railcars. Groupe Robert has 3,500 employees delivering logistics, distribution, and transportation services. Express Mondor has 170 employees focusing on specialized and oversized ground transport in Canada and the U.S.

NRCan updates SmartDriver for Highway Trucking

OTTAWA, Ont. – Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has updated its popular SmartDriver for Highway Trucking program, to help commercial truck drivers achieve better fuel economy. The program was developed in…

OOIDA leader passes away

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – Jim Johnston, president and CEO of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Johnston led the U.S.-based OOIDA…

Pulse Survey: A look at your health

TORONTO, ON -- A lot of people make New Year's resolutions to hit the gym and eat more vegetables, but it takes effort throughout the year to remain healthy -- especially when it comes to life on the road. In this month's Pulse Survey, Today's Trucking asked for thoughts on health and wellness.

Truck Sales: October statistics

TORONTO, ON -- North America's Class 8 truck market finished a strong year, and WardsAuto's latest data specific to the Canadian market shows exactly where the gains have been realized.

ELD Day for Canada

BRAMPTON, ON -- It ultimately proved to be just a matter of time. On December 18, the same day that the U.S. mandated Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to track Hours of Service, Canada’s Transport Minister Marc Garneau took to the podium to unveil plans to introduce similar rules on this side of the border.

New look, features at todaystrucking.com

TORONTO, ON – If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably noticed something different. Really different. Today’s Trucking has officially unveiled a redesigned website at www.todaystrucking.com, offering a new look, enhanced functionality, and – most important – the in-depth editorial content that Canada’s trucking industry has come to know and trust. One of the biggest changes comes with the sharing of daily news from www.trucknews.com, now presented alongside content available exclusively at www.todaystrucking.com.

Paccar trucks take CES stage

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is known for displaying the latest and greatest innovations in technology. This year, that includes several trucks – including autonomous and…

Zonar hires former CVSA president as its compliance manager

SEATTLE, Wash. – Former Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) president Ron Cordova has joined Zonar Systems’ compliance team. As compliance manager, Cordova will work with a group that is dedicated…

Ryder opens facility in London

LONDON, ON - Ryder System has opened a new logistics operating center in London, Ontario, to serve Eastern Canada and support more than 3,000 cross-border freight moves per month. The 30,000-square-foot facility at 1205 Green Valley Road includes offices and cross-docking space, and there's also parking for 286 trailers and 162 tractors. There are 210 drivers based at the facility, along with 55 Ryder employees. Inbound shipments from the U.S. will be unloaded here and sorted before being shipped out within 24 hours.

ATA thanks retiring Transportation Chairman

WASHINGTON, DC – Fleets doing business across the border will see a new make-up to a major United States Regulatory body come November. Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure…

Consolidated Fastfrate hires John Oss

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — John Oss has been named the new director yield management for Consolidated Fastfrate. John Oss The new position is national, and he will be responsible for all…

Truck orders reach three-year high

Preliminary Class 8 truck orders in December reached levels not seen since December 2014, according to industry analysts. ACT Research reported preliminary Class 8 orders of 37,500 units. “The last…

Yokohama Tire shakes up executive team

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced three major organizational promotions effective immediately. Shinichi Takimoto, a YRC corporate officer, was named CEO of YTC, Yokohama Tire Canada (YTV)…

Oss takes pricing role at Fastfrate

WOODBRIDGE, ON - John Oss has been named director - yield management at Consolidated Fastfrate, in a role that will make him responsible for pricing and assessing margin requirements.