Dealing with the Escalating Cost of Cross-Border Transport
Despite efforts to harmonize laws and integrate processes, there remain costly barriers to cross-border freight movement. Carriers require a financial strategy to manage the ongoing and escalating costs.
Unsung heroes
I wonder sometimes how difficult it is for the person who is just about to make the leap into this industry to get a good start. When I think back to my start I really had it all mapped out…
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Remains Weak, Construction Strong
Two new readings of the U.S. manufacturing sector for April show the second quarter has begun with a slowdown in production and new business growth, while a separate report indicates construction activity is booming. According to Institute for Supply M…
Where are crude oil prices heading?
Last week, this scribe lashed out at the speculative commune who gathered to talk about their month-end manipulation of crude prices. I also pondered, ever so pondifferously, on the thought processes that must have been eddying in the minds of…
Trimac receives privatization offer
CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac shares were up nearly 10% Monday after the company announced it has received a proposal from its principal shareholder, Trimac Holdings, to privatize the company. The deal would equate to $6.25 per share for shareholders. Trimac…
Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction largest in Canadian history
EDMONTON, Alta. – It was a record week for Ritchie Bros. in Edmonton, as the auctioneers set new company records for online sales, bidders and number of sellers at its largest Canadian auction ever and the second largest overall in…
Tallman Truck Centre opens new dealership in Kemptville
KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre has opened the doors to its new dealership in Kemptville, Ont. today. The new dealership offers parts, sales and service for both trucks and trailer as will as Idealease lease and rental. It has…
TTSAO Carrier Group to hold meeting on May 4
HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association (TTSAO) of Ontario Carrier Group is encouraging its carrier members to register for its upcoming meeting that is set to take place on May 4. The meeting on May 4 is at…
Truckers train to help rescue sex slaves on the road
Kansas is working with the advocacy group Truckers Against Trafficking to make drivers alert to the exploitation of sex slaves. Tim Woods says that he usually keeps an eye out for an unusual activity as he spoke at the service area on the Kansas Turnpi…
Truckers train to help rescue sex slaves on the road
Tim Woods says that he usually keeps an eye out for an unusual activity as he spoke at the service area on the Kansas Turnpike outside of Topeka, Kansas. The state of Kansas will partner with a Truckers Against Trafficking campaign to encourage truck d…