Transportation Transtex looks to acquire SmartTruck assets February 25, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Transtex is negotiating to acquire the assets of SmartTruck, a South Carolina maker of trailer aerodynamics. A notice of the discussions was first published on the…
Transportation It’s time to talk January 31, 2018 Accidents, loneliness, and fatigue are all part of the job as a truck driver. But does this make them more at risk for mental illness?
Business Management CTA members offered protection against New Jersey truck seizures October 30, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has struck a deal with the state of New Jersey to allow its members to voluntarily comply with state Corporate Business Tax…
Transportation So CRA sent you a letter January 1, 2014 Starting this month, Canada Revenue Agency is sending out 33,000 letters to help Canadian taxpayers (as they put it) “better understand their tax obligations and to encourage them to correct any inaccuracies in their past income tax and...
Transportation Deconstructing a deal January 1, 2013 ETOBICOKE, Ont. – On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a major deal worth $18.6 million.The announcement came as a surprise, in part because Mike McCarron, managing partner and the public face of...
Security TSQ wields a big stick May 1, 2011 In early March of this year, Air Canada quietly announced that it was about to shut down its cargo carrying service to the United States. The announcement was distinctly low-key for something with such inherent ramifications on commerce between...
Transportation CTHRC Guides Aid Fleets Of All Sizes November 1, 2009 Just like the lyrics in that old blues song say, 'We've been down so long the bottom seems like up.' This industry is enduring what some have described as the worst economic struggle in memory, and ar...
Transportation The weight of the Law -Part 2 July 1, 2008 SALISBURY, N. B. -The following is the second part of a cautionary tale about the fate of one trucker who ran afoul of inspection officers in the Maritimes:
Transportation It’s a good time to evaluate border crossing procedures June 1, 2008 WINDSOR, Ont. - For the first time since 9/11, there has been a 'leveling off' of new security programs at the border, presenting carriers with a good opportunity to evaluate and improve their border ...
Transportation Driver unrest rears its head at B.C. ports once again June 1, 2006 VANCOUVER, B.C. - With labour tension rising, an agreement on the verge of expiration and events of the previous summer's work stoppage still a vivid memory, the federal government took strides toward...
Transportation VPA tightens security for container trucks May 1, 2006 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has introduced new and stronger requirements to its mandatory Truck Licensing System (TLS). These will include more rigorous safety, security and e...
Regulations Law and The Border: FAST card is not guaranteed October 1, 2005 In 2002, the Canada and U.S. governments rolled out the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) commercial driver program....
Transportation On-road: Editor Contract tips for owner/operators August 1, 2005 Owner/operators are a highly prized commodity and many carriers have recently sweetened their pay packages. More flexibility and choices are also appearing. Challenger Motor Freight of Cambridge, Ont....
Transportation Burned July 1, 2005 OTTAWA, Ont. - Owner/operator Kevin West, 38, is feeling mighty burned up....
