How do you raise the value of your business?
One way is to sell more. Business objectives of company owners vary as much as the individuals themselves. Some seek moderate growth for stability in a ‘lifestyle’ business, while others pursue breakneck growth for the “rush” and satisfaction. As…
Cross-Dressing Cowboy Told to Stay Out of Ladies’ Room at BBQ Joint
A Texas BBQ restaurant has made their transgender bathroom policy abundantly clear – “No Men Allowed in Women’s Bathroom.” A cross-dressing cowboy truck driver has been stirring-up trouble in the Texas BBQ joint.
Manitoulin raises more than $36,000 to help Fort Mac evacuees
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Group of Companies revealed today that its staff across Canada has helped donate $24,370 to the Red Cross to help those impacted by the Fort McMurray wildfire. Through the Government of Canada’s commitment to match the portion…
Trucking Industry, Unions Clash Over Driver Classification in New Jersey
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OTA applauds Ontario’s new Climate Change Action Plan
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is pleased with the strategies outlined in the new Climate Change Action Plan that was revealed by the Ontario government today. Details of the action plan show that there are plans for $270…
JBT Transport’s Stuff-A-Truck campaign to help Fort Mac evacuees goes public
AYR, Ont. – JBT Transport is launching the public phase of its Stuff-A-JBT-Truck campaign in support of the Fort McMurray evacuees. On Saturday, June 25, JBT will be on location at Zehrs Hiway Centre in Kitchener (1375 Weber St. East) as well…
Ontario reveals details on the new Climate Change Action Plan
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario government released the details of its Climate Change Action Plan today in an attempt to accelerate the use of clean technology to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight climate change in the province. Among other things,…
Titanium set to acquire Windsor Terminal and transportation assets
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets from Tregaskiss Investment Group for aggregate consideration of $6.3 million. The transaction will include the acquisition of the 31,560 square foot Windsor Terminal and approximately…
FMCSA extends comment period on sleep apnea proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended to July 8 the comment period on its intent to develop a rule dealing with sleep apnea in truck drivers. The extension comes at the request of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn.
US trucking conditions improve slightly in April: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for April was up month-over-month to a 6.2 reading, however, this number reflects soft market conditions. FTR says the market is in a slowdown with truck freight growth slowing and a modest…