Human Resources Contracted truck drivers surprised by bills for repairs January 3, 2023 Independent truck drivers who fail to properly review their contracts might find themselves exposed to steep repair bills after a collision. It’s a lesson Manpreet Singh learned the hard way.
Human Resources Hundreds participate in CargoM Career Day November 6, 2022 More than 40 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors participated in the Career Day organized by Montreal Logistics and Transportation Cluster, CargoM, on Nov. 2. The seventh edition of the event,…
Supply Chain Mullen Group acquires two B.C. logistics companies July 4, 2019 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has announced the acquisition of Argus Carriers and Inter-Urban Delivery Service, logistics companies operating in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Argus, founded in 1948,…
Regulations U.S. senators press for speed limiters on trucks July 2, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec introduced a speed-limiter program for trucks 10 years ago, setting the maximum speed for heavy-duty vehicles at 105 km/h, or 65 mph. Now the…
Transportation Hundreds of classic trucks descend on Clifford July 2, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. – This year’s Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford, Ont., saw a record number of vehicles participating in the 10th anniversary event. “It was our largest…
Transportation Logo collector tells the story of ‘fallen flags’ July 2, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. – Dale Bridge has been collecting trucking company logos for nearly 45 years, and for the first time, the American historian brought thousands of them to the…
Transportation Peel Region extends restrictions on heavy trucks June 27, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Region of Peel has extended restrictions on heavy trucks on Winston Churchill Boulevard north from 10 Sideroad to Mayfield Road. Current restrictions include: Heavy truck restriction…
Transportation CTA applauds trucking proposals in Conservative environmental platform June 26, 2019 Proposed rules would allow empty trailers to be repositioned in the name of better fuel economy. TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding trucking-related initiatives included in…
Transportation Specially-wrapped Ladies’ Lunch truck a hit June 26, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — This year’s Ladies’ Lunch event, hosted by the Toronto Transportation Club on June 19 was highlighted with a specially-wrapped truck featuring the guest speaker’s photo. This year,…
Human Resources CITT awards students, recognizes members June 24, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) awarded a pair of students and recognized its Certified Logistics Professionals (CCLP) during an annual ceremony June 20. Esnart…
Transportation Rural program to attract newcomers as truck drivers June 24, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Eleven communities will participate in a new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which is looking to attract newcomers to work in occupations like truck drivers. The selected…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales June 24, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see…
Equipment Class 8 market showing signs of cooling: ACT June 24, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 retail sales and build are at near record high levels, but there’s evidence that shows a change in direction is mounting. That’s according to ACT…
Business Management Cratex opens location in Nisku, Alta. June 21, 2019 NISKU, Alta. – Cratex Industries, an industrial packaging and crating company, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Nisku, Alta., June 21. The new location offers an array…
Health & Safety Enhanced weigh scale opens in Delta, B.C. June 21, 2019 DELTA, B.C. – Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have a newly-enhanced facility at their disposal on Nordel Way in Delta, B.C. Providing a dry, well-lit area to help…
