Different paths deliver better days for Arkansas truckers
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the May/June 2015 edition of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here to see the electronic version of the issue.
Commercial truck driver to be first certified occupation under proposed act
WINNIPEG, Man. – Good news for those wanting to start a career as a truck driver in Manitoba – the new certified occupations act introduced in the Manitoba legislature earlier this week by Kevin Chief Manitoba Jobs and the economy…
Quality Distribution Selling for About $800 Million, First Quarter Profit Down
The trucking company Quality Distribution Inc. has reached an agreement to be acquired by the private investment fund Apax Partners. The purchase price is approximately $800 million, including the assumption of debt, or $16 per share, for the Florida-b…
OTA voices opinion on removing eastern portion of Gardiner Expressway
TORONTO, Ont. – The Gardiner Industry Coalition released an independent study today and the OTA, a contributing member of the group, is standing by its findings. The study, conducted by the University of Toronto’s Centre for Intelligent Transportation Systems, finds…
Chevron’s Jim McGeehan to retire
SAN RAMON, CALIF.— Chevron announced today that after 39 years of service James (Jim) McGeehan, consulting scientist for Delo Heavy Duty Engine Oils is retiring as of June 30, 2015. McGeehan began his career with Chevron back in 1976 as…
PMTC welcomes new eManifest rule
OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced today that it is welcoming of the new eManifest initiative – published yesterday in Canada Gazette Part II. The initiative mandates the eManifest requirements, meaning carriers that transport…
Tallman Group adds Trout River live bottom trailers to product lineup
KINGSTON, Ont. – Tallman Group announced today that it has entered into a dealership agreement with Trout River, the country’s largest manufacturer of live bottom trailers. The agreement means Trout River trailers will be represented from Toronto to Ottawa at…
How do you feel about self-drivi…
A huge mistake, and should never be considered for both safety and economic reasons. Not only would we be putting millions of hard working truck drivers out of work but something as simple as a static charge or a drop of water could turn a simple truck…
Challenger’s Chris Iverson named Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year
VAUGHAN, Ont. — At a swanky dinner at Vaughan’s Paradise Banquet Hall & Convention Centre, Volvo Trucks Canada presented the winner of the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Award. This year, the coveted award went to Chris Iverson…
Spot Market Freight Rates Continue Slipping
The number of available loads on the spot truckload market decreased 2.9% and capacity fell 1.8%, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards. This happened April 26 through May 2 compared to the previous week, and continu…