Union’s takeover bid of Harbour Link employees rejected by CIRB

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Unifor is applauding a Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruling to dismiss an application made by Transport, Marine, Warehousing and Allied Workers Union, CLAC Local 66, to…

Class 8 supply higher than demand, says ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research Company says its recent For-Hire Trucking Index indicates that the supply of Class 8 trucks continues to rise faster than demand. “The capacity index [supply]…

Zonar Systems hires new chief strategy officer

SEATTLE, Wash. – Transportation technology company Zonar Systems welcomed University of British Columbia (UBC) graduate Ian McKerlich as its new chief strategy officer Dec. 9. “Zonar is in a mode…

Quebec’s Groupe Morneau purchases Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, Que. – Quebec transport and distribution company Groupe Morneau finalized the acquisition of Total Cold Storage Dec. 8, expanding the company’s ability to provide services and integrated solutions in…

Truck West columnist offers free webinar on Alberta’s new commercial vehicle registration system

CALGARY, Alta. – North Star Fleet Solutions managing partner, fleet tax professional and Truck West columnist Sandy Johnson will be offering a free webinar on a significant change that has…

CTA: Canada Should Follow U.S. ELD Mandate

TORONTO, ON - Thursday's announcement of the final U.S. rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) in late 2017, puts Canada "under the gun" to do the same thing, according to one group here at home, while reaction to the plan where it was born is mixed. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the move by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removes any remaining argument for the Canadian governments not to move forward with a similar mandate in Canada.

PeopleNet, TMW Set Joint User Conference for 2016

CLEVELAND, OH and MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Two leading providers of mobile fleet technology will be combining their separate annual user conferences into a single event in 2016.

No Charge for Dangerous Goods Transport Emergency Calls

OTTAWA, ON - You now don't have to spend a cent when needing pertinent and timely advice on how to handle emergencies arising from the transportation of dangerous goods.

Glider Kits: One of the Hottest Things in Trucking

GREEN BAY, WI - Need a truck or several trucks, but don't like the thought of owning one with what some believe is complicated engine technology that not just any mechanic can work on?

North America Spot Freight Measure Falls 15 Percent

PORTLAND, OR -- Following an established seasonal pattern, spot market freight volume declined 15 percent in November from the month before, largely due to a drop in demand for flatbed trucks, but there were slight improvements in rates.

Free Webinar on New Alberta Vehicle Registration Rules

CALGARY, AB - You can get details from one expert about a significant change to Alberta's commercial vehicle registration system.

FTR presents four pillars of transportation industry for 2015 in ‘State of Freight’ address

FTR’s TCI measurement falls; rally expected for 2016

Canada is ‘under the gun’ and needs to introduce ELD mandate: CTA’s David Bradley

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance claimed that Canada has no more excuses when it comes to mandating ELDs now that the US has revealed its final rule regarding the…

Daimler growing its presence in Mexico

Company executing on plan to achieve market share leadership here

ATA says ELD mandate a positive step toward improved safety

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) lauded the release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) Dec. 10, calling it a step forward for…