Toronto container haulers sign “unprecedented” deal, end strike
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Truckers represented by the Container Trucking Association of Ontario (CTAO) have returned to work, after signing an “unprecedented” deal with the industry, the group announced. The deal was signed at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, following a nine-day strike.…
SkyBitz Enhances TMW TruckMate Integration
SkyBitz and TMW Systems announced enhanced integration between SkyBitz’s asset management and TMW’s TruckMate transportation management system during TMW’s user conference in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 14-16.
Expert weighs in on dealing with mental illness in the workplace
TRURO, N.S. – Keeping its promise of having more informative seminars throughout the year, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) held its first Atlantic educational seminar earlier this week in Truro, Nova Scotia. The council teamed up with…
Shell Announces Location for SuperRigs Competition
The 34th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition will be held June 9-11, 2016 at the Joplin Convention center in Joplin, Mo., the company announced. The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is a truck beauty contest for actively working trucks.
Truckstop.com and FTR Launch Advanced Trans4Cast
FTR and Truckstop.com released a unique freight forecasting tool here today at FTR’s annual Transportation Conference. Trans4Cast is powered by data collected from Truckstop.com’s online load board and analyzed by FTR.
Embattled trucking commissioner quits
B.C.’s first Container Trucking Commissioner has resigned amid criticism he failed to compel trucking firms to pay higher rates and retroactive pay required as part of a new licensing system that was supposed to stabilize the turbulent industry. The co…
DRIVING A SELF-DRIVING TRUCK
It’s somewhat ironic that in order to drive a truck that can drive itself, you need to earn a special certification along with your CDL. But having achieved my certification this week in Las Vegas, it’s clear the idea of…
DAIMLER INTRODUCES CONCEPT OF ‘INTERACTIVE SAFETY’
One of the most exciting and fast-moving aspects of the trucking industry of late has been the advent of advanced safety systems. After decades of passive safety systems such as seatbelts and airbags, which help mitigate the impact of a…
TEAM ONTARIO WINS AT NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
A big shout-out to Team Ontario, which won the Team Award at the National Professional Truck Driving Championships in Regina last weekend. Our western editor Jim Bray was there and filed this full report. The Grand Champion was Ken Wiebe…
Team Ontario wins at National Truck Driving Championships
Grand Champion is Ken Wiebe of EBD