MTA moves into newly-renovated facility
MTA’s newly-refurbished facility twice the size, much more functional
If family-first is acceptable, why not country-first?
I wonder how many people are going to get upset by what they’re about to read. Keep in mind that editors write editorials and columns to stir people’s emotions and get them to e-mail either a supportive letter to the…
Canada Cartage makes Ottawa flatdeck acquisition
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada Cartage has announced its expansion in the Ottawa area, through the acquisition of the Fred Guy specialty flatdeck division and the opening of a new cross-dock terminal. “Opening a new terminal and taking over the Fred…
Truck show for kids to be held June 10
ILDERTON, Ont. – Trucking for Kids will be held Saturday, June 10 at the Ilderton Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. A donation is required for entry, with funds raised going to Ronald McDonald House Charities and Children’s Health…
Class 8 truck orders slowed in May
Class 8 truck orders pulled back in May, to just over 16,000 units, ending a growth streak that began in October 2016 and reaching the lowest volume in the past seven months, according to industry analysts. FTR reported 16,300 preliminary…
Day & Ross wins GM supplier award
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Day & Ross Dedicated Logistics has been named a GM Supplier of the Year. The automaker has 22,000 suppliers worldwide, and recently recognized 118 of the best ones during its Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. “We…
Will Uber Freight ‘disrupt’ trucking?
More sophisticated load-matching, combined with the availability of real-time lane data, gives nimble owner-operators a better chance to customize their business as far as net income and efficient route planning.
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators’ Annual Meeting
Economist predicts B.C.’s trucking sector will continue to flourish
KELOWNA, B.C. – B.C. economist Ken Peacock believes the provincial trucking industry has a bright future and will continue to grow in the coming years. Speaking during the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) 2017 AGM and Management Conference June 3, Peacock,…
NY-NJ drayage truckers snap up chassis ahead of mega-ship arrivals
New York-New Jerse drayage companies aren’t waiting around any longer for a port-wide chassis pool.
More drayage companies at the Port of New York and New Jersey are buying their own chassis or signing long-term leases, in an effort to avoid…