Trucking HR Canada recognizes top employers
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has recognized 48 trucking companies through its Top Fleet Employers program. Fleets were rated on categories including: recruitment and retention strategies; workplace culture; compensation; training and skills development; and innovative human resources practices. “We…
Trailer production jumps 25%: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production jumped 25% from February to March according to the latest data from ACT Research. “Roughly 60% of the month-over-month gain came from the additional build days in the quarter-ending month, while the remaining 40% improvement…
Registration now open for 2017 NACV Show
CHICAGO, Ill. — Online registration is now open for the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show). From Monday, September 25 (by exhibitor invitation only) to Thursday, September 28, the world’s top truck and trailer brands and suppliers will be…
Mandatory electronic logging devices and legalized marijuana
As of Dec. 18, anyone who operates commercial buses or trucks south of the border will be required to have a compliant electronic logging device (ELD) installed on their vehicle, and ensure their drivers and staff are trained on its…
We can’t attract more drivers while automating the profession
If we are going to attract young people to a career in the trucking industry, we need more than just a new marketing plan preaching a set of motherhood values based on past performance and the freedom of the open…
We can’t attract more drivers while automating the profession
If we are going to attract young people to a career in the trucking industry, we need more than just a new marketing plan preaching a set of motherhood values based on past performance and the freedom of the open…
Conflicting messages will deter millennials
Obviously, we have a serious driver shortage. Millennials are one of the more promising solutions to this, but the younger generation – besides being more tech-savvy – are largely unsure about the viability of a driving career. I don’t blame…
Conflicting messages will deter millennials
Obviously, we have a serious driver shortage. Millennials are one of the more promising solutions to this, but the younger generation – besides being more tech-savvy – are largely unsure about the viability of a driving career. I don’t blame…
Special Wheel-Off Presentation
Special Wheel-Off Presentation Session Presented by the Central-Eastern (Peterborough) Fleet Safety Council Chapter Please join the Central-Eastern Fleet Safety Council for a special 2017 session. Meet our chapter executive and members, and hear about some of the exciting sessions and…
Downspeeding Comes of Age
The question of how downspeeding is helping fleets save on fuel – and what’s in store for the future – was the topic at a recent session at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.