LA-LB truck turn times stable amid new alliances
Several factors have helped keep a lid on truck turn times at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as terminals adjust to the new alliances.
The new carrier alliances that took effect in April were not as much of a disruptive force on tru…
Werner Launches Final Mile Solution
The rising tide of e-commerce has prompted Werner Enterprises to launch Werner Final Mile, a logistics solution that will primarily deliver large or heavy items using two uniformed associates operating a straight truck with lift gate.
Baker College Given PACCAR Engine for Training
Baker College’s Auto/Diesel Institute (ADI) of Michigan has been given a $51,558 PACCAR MX-13 diesel truck engine, a donation from Berger Dealer Group, of Dearborn, Mich., to enable engine-specific technician training.
Consolidated Fastfrate adds to management team
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Consolidated Fastfrate has added three key players to its national management team. John King was named the company’s new director of IT and process; Mary Gervasio the new national sales coordinator; and Kim Wonfor was named the new…
Bison names new v.p. of maintenance
WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has named Mike Gomes its new vice-president of maintenance. Gomes joined Bison in early 2016 after working at Volvo Trucks. Since joining Bison, Gomes has served on Bison’s maintenance leadership team in a director role. He has…
Trucking HR Canada adds to its board of directors
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has added Linda Young, vice-president of HR and people development for Bison Transport, to its board of directors. “Linda Young brings extensive HR expertise, experience, and is recognized within the industry for her valued…
Highway congestion costs trucking $63.4 billion
ARLINGTON, Va. — Congestion on the US National Highway System (NHS) has added more than $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to recent research released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Using a…
Atlantic Driving Championships set for May 27
DIEPPE, N.B. – The annual Atlantic Driving Championships are set for May 27 in Masstown, N.S. The competition includes a written test, pre-trip inspection and field test course, which is divided into 2a-axle, 4-axle, 5-axle and B-Train categories. Participating drivers must…
Trailer orders up 22% versus last year
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT’s preliminary estimate for April net trailer orders is 20,200 units — down 6% month-over-month. “While net orders were off approximately 6% from March, industry patterns actually call for some softening in volume as we exit the…
Giving is good
Everyone likes being a part of something good. At Trucking HR Canada, we focus a lot on the importance of workplace culture—the core values, practices, and attitudes unique to your organization that help make it an enjoyable and positive place…