EXCLUSIVE: A DEF delivery dilemma

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian fleets that have been receiving diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in bulk form, may have been receiving it illegally with little assurance they were getting the volume they were paying for.

N.A. surface trade jumps more than 12% in April

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation Canada, the US and Mexico was 12.1% higher in April than in April 2010, reaching $73.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

The new normal

TORONTO, Ont. - As shippers and carriers came together for this year's Transportation Workshop organized by Motortruck Fleet Executive and Dan Goodwill & Associates, the mood was noticeably improved compared to previous years.

Count on it – at last!

For years now I have complained that Canada was too far behind other countries in providing valuable statistical information on transportation and logistics areas. Just a couple of weeks ago I was speaking at an Idealease/PMTC event and...

ACI eManifest portal nearly finished

TORONTO, Ont. - The advanced electronic reporting of shipments at land border crossings will soon be a reality trucking companies will have to embrace if they are not already doing so.

Becoming a ‘Best Fleet’ to drive for

TORONTO, Ont. - Having completed its third year, the Best Fleets to Drive For program is beginning to provide real insight into what drivers and owner/operators value from their carriers.

Sleep apnea screening

The threat of sleep apnea might seem like a safety manager's worst nightmare.

B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan harmonize truck regs

EDMONTON, Alta. -- The three westernmost provinces of Canada have inked a landmark deal to harmonize truck weights and dimensions regulations.

Freight rates rise in April

TORONTO, Ont. -- Base rates and fuel surcharges both increased in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index published by Nulogx.

CITT announces 2011 academic award winners

TORONTO, Ont. -- CITT has announced its 2011 Academic Award winners.

Trailer orders slow but backlog continues to grow

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for commercial trailers in the US fell 9% in May, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Study looks at handling of senior drivers across Canada

WATERLOO, Ont. -- A new study has highlighted inconsistencies in how provinces licence older drivers, a contentious issue in the trucking industry - especially in Ontario, where commercial drivers are required to do an annual road test after...

PMTC recognizes best truck and trailer graphics

KING CITY, Ont. -- Some of the splashiest truck and trailer paint schemes and decaling jobs were honoured June 24 during the Private Motor Truck Council's popular Vehicle Graphics Design competition.

Home Hardware, John Deere and Maple Leaf Foods win private fleet safety awards

KING CITY, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and Zurich Insurance awarded three of Canada's safest private fleets at an industry dinner last night.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin moves into new 100,000 sq.-ft. facility

ACHESON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Transport celebrated the grand opening of its new 100,000-sq. ft. terminal in Acheson, Alta. earlier today. Officials say the terminal will enable "significantly more" shipping capacity for Manitoulin and...