The installment plan
Most Canadians pay income tax every payday, when their employer takes some of their salary or wages and sends it to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on their behalf. People who have income but not a regular paycheque with source deductions…
Learning from ladies around the world
Truck drivers, executives from around the globe talk equality at Women with Drive Summit
Attracting youth to the industry
I joined this industry in 1990 at the age of 18 and even then, I was an abnormality. Most drivers were nearing or above the age of 40, and attracting youth to the industry was a challenge. What has changed…
TCA welcomes Bison’s Penner as incoming chairman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bison Transport’s president and CEO, Rob Penner, has been elected the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) chairman for the 2017-2018 term. He is the second Canadian chairman in TCA’s history. To date, Penner has served on the board…
Giti Partners With Truckers Against Trafficking
Giti Tire Ltd. has provided the tires for a Kenworth truck that’s rolling across America on a special mission – to raise money for the Truckers Against Trafficking organization. The “Everyday Heroes” truck, featuring a blue and black paint scheme, was built by the Inland Kenworth dealership in Tolleson, Ariz., with significant financial support from Kenworth, a PACCAR Inc. Co., and Ritchie Bros.
Overcapacity remains, but ELD mandate will help: Titanium
BOLTON, Ont. – Overcapacity and pressure on pricing made 2016 a challenging year for Titanium Transportation, but the stage is now set for it to resume its growth. Ted Daniel, CEO of Titanium, addressed analysts last week to discuss 2016…
Bison named best large fleet to drive for
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, Winnipeg’s Bison Transport was named the winner of best overall fleet in the large carrier category in the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For program. The program, now in its ninth year,…
Braswell in, Kirk out as TMC executive director
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named longtime Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) technical director Robert Braswell its new acting executive director. He replaces Carl Kirk, who has left the organization. “TMC is a vitally important part…
Truck Tech Spring 2017
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Eaton names new boss of vehicle group
DUBLIN, Ireland – Eaton has named Joao V. Faria president of its vehicle group, effective May 1. He takes over from Kenneth F. Davis, who will retire Aug. 1. Faria will be responsible for the company’s overall vehicle business, which…