Attracting young leaders to trucking
It is fair to say that attracting youth to the trucking industry has been a long-standing problem. How do we make it sexy? How do we communicate what is good about the trucking industry? Or more importantly, how do we…
Small carriers: How well do you know your operation?
Know what one of the biggest differences is between large carriers and small carriers? It’s not equipment; I’ve seen small carriers invest in equipment that’s just as good as that of their bigger competitors. It’s not people; although large carriers…
How about year-round appreciation?
As I write this, Canada just wrapped up National Trucking Week. Did you notice? I hope so. We received word of driver appreciation barbecues, driver events at the scales and saw some positive coverage about the trucking industry in the…
Daimler Shows Off Vision of Future at IAA Global Commercial Vehicle Show
Daimler Trucks kicked off the IAA international Commercial Vehicle Show by focusing on the future of the urban city, with the unveiling of its new Urban eTruck. It also highlighted and expanded upon its recent unveiling of concept vehicles, the semi-au…
New protest: Truckers and a cloud of smoke
“Coal-rollers” are diesel pickup truck drivers who remove emissions controls from their engines to belch heavy black smoke.
Earnings Watch: FedEx Quarterly Profit Totals $715 Million
Earnings for trucking and package delivery company FedEx Corp. moved up modestly to $715 million, or $2.65 per share, in its fiscal quarter ending Aug 31 that included the cost of integrating another carrier. This compares to a profit of $692 million, …
New rest area coming to Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. – A new rest area will be built between Merritt and Kelowna, B.C., providing truckers and tourists alike a safe place to stop along the Okanogan Connector stretch of highway. “We recognize that rest areas are extremely important…
Commercial carriers operating in B.C. to be able to apply for permits online
VICTORIA, B.C. – In an effort to save drivers time, the B.C. government announced a new system for the commercial trucking industry allowing carriers traveling within the province to apply and receive a permit online. “We know that the current…
Another Carrier Lowers Expectations, Three LTLs Hiking Rates
It is forecasting third-quarter 2016 year-over-year revenue growth to range from between a 2% decline to a 2% improvement, down from a previously announced range of 1% increase to a 5% gain. The company also lowered its adjusted income guidance range t…
TransCore Link Logistics certified as Great Place to Work
TORONTO, Ont. –TransCore Link Logistics has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Each year, Great Place to Work Canada conducts anonymous employee surveys to gain direct feedback on their workplace experience. Those companies that best demonstrate a work…