Transportation Trucking HR Canada launches youth in trucking survey January 4, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has launched its Youth with Drive survey in an attempt to develop a national employment strategy for youth in the trucking industry. The goal…
Transportation Cap and trade carbon tax causes diesel fuel spike in Ontario January 4, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is informing members about notices they have received from fuel suppliers regarding the increased cost of diesel fuel resulting from the new carbon pricing…
Transportation Women In Trucking Association joins forces with The National Transportation Institute January 3, 2017 PLOVER, Wisc. — The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that it has partnered with The National Transportation Institute (NTI) to gather more accurate data and to distribute its…
Transportation Eaton brings FLEX Reman transmissions to Canada January 3, 2017 GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton is bringing its lineup of FLEX Reman transmissions into the Canadian market. Canadian OEM dealers can now offer customers two tiers of Eaton Factory Reman products –…
Transportation Glasvan Great Dane to control temperature in 2017 January 3, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane announced today that it is now spec’ing ThermoGuard as a standard option on all its new in-stock tandem high cube swing door refrigerated trailers. “Continuing to…
Transportation PMTC announces agenda for 2017 conference January 3, 2017 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada revealed the full agenda and schedule for its 2017 conference recently. “Each year we are told by those who…
Transportation Grow your fleet or increase your margins? January 3, 2017 If I was to ask any trucking company this simple question I would expect to get the same answer from all of them, or I…
Transportation CITT’s winter semester starts January 16 January 3, 2017 TORONTO, Ont.– CITT is reminding those interested in adding its CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation to their credentials that winter logistics courses begin January 16.
Equipment IMT sells axle business to Dexter January 2, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The IMT Group has announced it has sold its light-, medium- and heavy-duty axle business to Dexter Axle Company. The divisions included in the sale include the…
Transportation Electronic logs will raise professionalism, rates December 30, 2016 I’m going back in time this new year. I finished my last ever log book at the end of December and now a little box of electronic magic will be…
Transportation Making the most out of weight loss challenges December 30, 2016 The formula for staying healthy on the road is a simple one. Eat less and exercise more. I was reminded of this when I crossed paths with Glen – a…
Health & Safety Avoiding hepatitis A December 30, 2016 Now that winter has arrived, many people will travel south in search of sunshine and warmth. South America and the Caribbean are favorite winter destinations for Canadians. One thing to…
Transportation Total costs increase in October December 29, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased marginally, by 0.4% in October according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index. As…
Equipment PacLease adds three B.C. locations December 29, 2016 DELTA, B.C. – PacLease has added 10 new locations, including three in B.C. Its dealer network now includes 454 locations in the US and Canada. The new Canadian locations are:…
Business Management TransForce International buys National Fast Freight December 29, 2016 BRAMPTON, Ont. – TransForce International has announced the acquisition of National Fast Freight from Calyx Transportation Group. National Fast Freight provides LTL intermodal services across Canada and has generated $80…
