Human Resources Majority of Canadians view trucking as most important transportation mode: poll November 15, 2022 More than half of Canadians view trucking as the most crucial transportation mode in the Canadian economy, according to a new poll. The majority of Canadians (51%) surveyed by Abacus…
Human Resources B.C. to cover cost of training 16 youth to become truck drivers November 15, 2022 As many as 16 eligible British Columbians will receive skills training to prepare for employment as professional truck drivers. The new provincial Community and Employer Partnerships project focuses on training…
Human Resources Driver employment up 11.8% in Q3: Trucking HR Canada report November 14, 2022 Employment among truck drivers increased by 11.8% in the third quarter of 2022, with some 33,000 additional drivers actively employed compared to the previous quarter, the latest Trucking HR Canada…
Human Resources Trucker couple embraces healthy living on the road July 6, 2022 She’s certified to perform marriages and he’s an experienced chef. They love the freedom of driving on open highways, hauling freight for a living. Marylynn Downham and Brian Keyes have…
Transportation Drivers steer social media followers into world of trucking April 27, 2022 Driving a big rig can be exhilarating, tedious, cool, monotonous, exciting, and sometimes downright scary. Truckers on social media share the thrills and challenges they face on the job, taking…
Transportation Ailing senior’s wife delivers thank-you cards to drivers December 9, 2021 Warm smiles lit up the overcast and chilly Thursday morning in Tilbury, Ont. as Beverley Perrin hand-delivered thank-you cards to truck drivers. Beverley Perrin’s card made Michael Williams’ day. (Photo:…
Transportation Seafood Express keeps drivers motivated June 8, 2020 Gyms and dorms are not usually associated with trucking companies, but a medium-sized carrier in P.E.I. is offering all that and then some to keep employees motivated. The new headquarters…
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…
Regulations Ontario unveils staggered commercial plate-price rises June 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Commercial plate prices in Ontario will go up by 2% from July 2020 and will continue to rise by 2% until 2023. Meanwhile certain fees, such as…
Transportation Clifford hosts biggest antique and classic truck show June 28, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. — Canada’s biggest antique and classic truck show is underway in Clifford, Ont., about 170 kilometers west of Toronto. The show has attracted 200 trucks on the event’s…
Equipment Trailcon moving into new Calgary facility June 27, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing will celebrate the opening of its new Calgary location July 2. The new facility is 20,000 sq.-ft., with another 5,000 sq.-ft. available for future expansion.
Health & Safety Volvo marks 60 years of saving lives with seat belts June 27, 2019 Nils Bohlin GOTHENBURG, Sweden – It was 60 years ago this year Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seat belt while working at Volvo. Now a standard feature in…
Human Resources AMTA holds Truck Driving Championship at new Edmonton facility June 25, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Professional Truck Driving Championship was held in Edmonton this past weekend with winners taking home top honors in four categories. Drivers from across the province competed…
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…