Are new HoS rules a multi-billion dollar problem?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just how much are the new hours-of-service rules implemented in the US last summer hurting the trucking industry?

US truck tonnage slides 2.8% in October

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage fell 2.8% month-over-month in October, but remained stronger than in the same month last year.

Marine Atlantic’s commercial reservation system could return in 2014

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The suspended commercial reservation system pioneered by Marine Atlantic may be reinstated if the Retail Council of Canada and a private consulting firm can sway stakeholders to amend their 2010 decision to scrap the...

Partnership brings dual fuel trucks to Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The makers of an alternative fuels management system, a truck rental chain and a natural gas supplier have come together to bring the Ontario trucking industry an opportunity to enjoy the cost savings of natural gas, with...

Working together

A little bit of tension between buyers and sellers always exists regardless of the product or service. A certain degree of tension is a good thing – it keeps everyone honest. This is as true for the buyers and sellers of freight...

My 2014 wish list

It happens every year about this time. With the flip of a calendar page, we’re into a brand new year. Like many folks, I try to remain optimistic, and look forward with hope and resolution to a year that’s better than the one before.

Generating savings out of air

TORONTO, Ont. – “Steer tires mounted two weeks ago were found today at 90 psi. A result of pressure set at indoor temps moving to cooler outdoor temps.”

Glasvan Great Dane shows off CNG-powered shunt trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has announced it will be carrying the Autocar shunt tractor featuring a natural gas Cummins ISL-G engine at all its locations.

Progressive fleet first in Mexico to receive Volvo I-Shift

MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- The Mexican truck market often gets overlooked when new technologies are introduced to the industry in other parts of the world. It’s a constant frustration for Laura Mandujano Valdes, director commercial with...

Why’s Volvo hot on Mexico?

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Volvo Trucks has set out to become a more prominent player in the Mexican truck market, by expanding its dealer presence there and re-evaluating its traditional approach to this market.

Bison wins award for corporate culture

WINNIPEG, Man. – Waterstone Human Capital, one of Canada’s leading retained executive search firms, has announced the national winners of the Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2013 program.

Canada Cartage hit with $100-million lawsuit over overtime pay

TORONTO, Ont. -- The debate over unpaid overtime in the trucking industry is heating up, with a $100-million class action lawsuit launched against Canada Cartage.

Caravan rebrands, launches new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- Caravan Logistics has a new name and look. The company has been rebranded Caravan Group of Companies as part of a rebranding effort aimed at bringing Caravan’s complementary operating units under one corporate umbrella.

Prepare former drivers for jobs outside the truck

Choosing an office chair instead of a driver’s seat was not easy.

Shopping Season

TORONTO, Ont. – Those who closely watch the Canadian transportation mergers and acquisitions scene have been bemoaning a lack of activity thus far in 2013. That silence was shattered in mid-November, beginning with the blockbuster...