TMAF leaders summarize 2016 accomplishments in conference call
“Part of our efforts are to demonstrate not just the economic value of trucking, but to improve the image of drivers – proving that drivers are family members, neighbors, and community members just like anyone else,” said TMAF co-chair Steve Ponder. “T…
Hours-of-Service Provision Attached to Short-Term Funding Bill
A clarification to regulators about an hours-of-service rule for truck drivers has been attached to a short-term funding bill the House and Senate need to advance by Dec. 9 to keep the federal government running beyond this week.
Zonar Names President, CEO
Ian McKerlich has taken over as president and CEO of Zonar Systems as the successor to co-founder Brett Brinton, the company announced. McKerlich has been serving as president of the company.
Driving the new Mack LR refuse truck
Mack LR brings greater comfort, ergonomics and safety to the refuse truck segment
Conference aims to demo and garner feedback on future of transport technology
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments held its second annual user conference Nov. 17, bringing together a number of transport companies based in Quebec and all of Canada to review the future of transport technology. During the event, Isaac revealed its…
Trucker Fatally Strikes Man, 59, on Eight-Lane Stretch of Congress Parkway
A truck driver ran over and killed a 59-year-old man last week in the Loop, according to the police. On Wednesday, November 30, at about 10:26 a.m., the driver of a large semi truck was stopped at a red light, facing westbound, according to Officer Bar…
Lakeside deal demonstrates healthy appetite for Canadian logistics companies: Nix
OAKVILLE, Ont. – The recent sale of fourth-party logistics provider Lakeside Logistics to US heavyweight Transplace, shows there’s a healthy appetite for Canadian transportation and logistics companies. That’s the opinion of Doug Nix, vice-chairman of Corporate Finance Associates, who orchestrated…
Denso Names Director of Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning for Americas
Denso Products and Services Americas has promoted David Williams to director of original equipment sales, marketing, and strategic planning, the Denso Corp., affiliate announced. Williams is tasked with overseeing all aspects of Denso’s original equipment service sales, product development, and original equipment service parts while continuing to manage the company’s Marketing and Strategic Planning departments.
Trucking HR Canada reveals latest guest speaker at Women with Drive event
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada reveals today that Mandy Rennehan, one of the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women two years in a row, will be a guest speaker at the third annual Women with Drive summit on March…
Fastfrate announces new LTL service between Canada and the US
TORONTO, Ont. — Consolidated Fastfrate announced today that it is expanding to offer cross border LTL service. “We are a private company, responsive to the requirements of our customers,” said Ron Tepper, CEO of Fastfrate. “We were careful to align with…