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B.C. working to develop MELT standard
BCTA says program must address province’s unique driving challenges
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Power, style, and comfort among Nikola semi highlights
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A thousand horsepower per drive axle, 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque and only 15 minutes to fully fuel an 80-kg hydrogen tank were among the technical highlights touted by Nikola Motor Company as it showcased its line of…
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Politicians address investment, MELT, and carbon tax during STA event
REGINA, Sask. – Representatives from the provincial and federal governments highlighted how they are backing the trucking industry in Saskatchewan with investments in infrastructure, support for mandatory training, and fighting the carbon tax. During the Saskatchewan Trucking Association’s (STA) second…
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Ron Pridmore named Highway Star of the Year
MONTREAL, Que. – Ron Pridmore of Campbell Moving Systems has moved prime ministers, NHL players, and even an astronaut during the course of his 40-year career. Now they can brag they were moved by the 2019 Highway Star of the…
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Trucking welcomed into Ontario immigration nominee program
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the provincial government for welcoming the trucking industry into the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program, through the in-demand skills stream. The 2019 budget reads: “To better reflect employer and labour market…
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Isaac Instruments turns 20
CHAMBLY, Que. – Isaac Instruments is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and says it continues to grow. The company claims to supply more than 50% of the Quebec trucking market with its telematics, which was launched just five years…
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Drivers asked to weigh in on truck parking information systems
ARLINGTON, Va. – Truck drivers are asked to offer insight into their preferences for data formats and delivery mechanisms of truck parking availability information. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched an online survey as part of its 2019…
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WIT hosts 10th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel
PLOVER, Wisc. – The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) hosted its 10th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel at the Mid-America Trucking Show In Louisville, Kentucky on March 30. One hundred and fifteen female drivers tallying nearly 1,700 collective years…
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You’re hired
Nearly 100 employers sign up recruits during spring Jobs Expo
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“You really have some work to do.”
Data shows many young workers have mixed feelings about the trucking industry
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Spring Jobs Expo to be held this Saturday
TORONTO, Ont. — Newcom South Asian Media Company is excited to bring the 2019 Spring edition of ‘Jobs Expo’ to Toronto this weekend. Aimed to meet the hiring needs of trucking and logistics industry, this new event, which is built…
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Day & Ross expands U.S. operations
HARTLAND, N.B. – Day & Ross has expanded its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of A&S Kinard and Buckler Transport. The acquisition makes Day & Ross one of the top 10 suppliers of dedicated services in North America, according to…
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Bison acquires H.O. Wolding
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport announced that it has acquired the Amherst, Wis.-based H.O. Wolding (HOW). HOW is a 320-truck, dry van fleet with truckload operations in the U.S. Midwest, northeast and southeast regions. “We are very pleased to welcome…
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Brakes, seats, U-joints among updates to out of service criteria
GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the latest updates to its out-of-service criteria that governs when drivers and vehicles should be pulled from the road. The changes to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria cover everything from…
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CN reaches deal with Unifor
MONTREAL, Que. – CN and Unifor have announced a new tentative collective agreement, which covers more than 2,150 employees, including 1,000 owner-operator truck drivers. The deal was reached prior to the expiration of its existing contract. “I am very pleased…
