Convoy countdown
How does the trucking industry rally for a good cause? With a convoy, of course.
So, you’re ready to cash in?
When you’re ready to sell your business, it’s all about increasing the multiplier
Loonie’s downward spiral causing sticker shock
The loonie’s wings have been clipped and that means the cost of buying new equipment has gotten a lot higher
London bridge is eating trucks
Exasperated locals can’t figure out why trucks keep hitting the Talbot St. bridge
Revolutionary woman
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — Sitting at the boss’s end of the table in a glassed-in conference room, Andreea Crisan fields my questions about her aspirations for the trucking industry. “Whether we like it or not, the industry is not a cool place.…
Take action on sleep apnea
A few issues ago I wrote about (excuse the pun) waking up to the dangers of sleep apnea, thanks to a conference on the subject I moderated for Northbridge Insurance. Referencing first-hand accounts from people in our own industry I…
PMTC to host seminar on medical marijuana and the workplace
OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is hosting a seminar on October 22 on medical marijuana and the workplace. The seminar will be led by a well-known physician, Dr. Barry Kurtzer, and aims at…
Canadians shine at annual CVSA inspectors championship
ST. LOUIS, Mo. –Two Canadian truck inspectors shined at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North American Inspectors Championship. Every year, the CVSA recognizes the best inspectors by inviting member jurisdictions throughout the continent to participate in the championships, the…
Video shows Ohio policeman saving truck driver’s life and…
Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies One of them was a truck-driver whose vehicle veered off the road down and plunged down a 60-foot em…
Aveda Transportation posts Q2 profit thanks to Hodges Trucking acquisition
CALGARY, Alta. — Alberta-based oilfield hauler Aveda Transportation saw its Q2 revenue fall 28.2% year-over-year as depressed oil prices reduced demand for oilfield transportation services. The revenue drop in Canada was 69.7% while it US operations saw revenue decline 18.7%.…