Volvo Restructuring Truck Manufacturing in Europe
The Volvo Group will restructure its truck-manufacturing activities in Europe over the next two years, improving efficiency and cutting its workforce.
Eyes on the Street: Trucker Blocks Crosswalk at New “CityTarget”
As if Geary and Masonic wasn’t already hostile enough to pedestrians, here’s an example of street dysfunction exacerbated by freight traffic at the newly-opened CityTarget .
Looking for an exit strategy? Start planning early
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Business owners shouldn’t wait until they have to sell their business to begin the planning process, otherwise they’ll “lose control of the process.”
Trucker loses dog in Kan., finds pet in Colo.
A truck driver has been reunited with his dog in Colorado after losing the animal last month in southwest Kansas.
Toll changes eyed for trucks on Port Mann Bridge
The province is thinking of tinkering with trucking tolls on the Port Mann Bridge – so why not the Golden Ears Bridge, as well? Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters likes the idea, providing fare changes are part of a coordinated effort for all of Metro Vanc…
The “new normal” is always changing in sales
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Two industry experts at the Surface Transportation Summit examined a new approach to sales.
Cost reductions, strategic growth and a people-focus among Armour’s priorities
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Wes Armour, CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, today outlined several trends that are shaping the Canadian transportation industry.
Move to “asset free”, dedicated fleet transport can benefit company core competency
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–Transportation Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates hosted the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit today in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring leading carrier, shipper and economist presentations.
When you ‘win’ a tender, are you really winning?
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jacquie Meyers, president of Meyers Transportation Systems, issued a plea to shippers and carriers attending the Surface Transportation Summit, to re-evaulate the tender process, which she says has commoditized the trucking…
‘Collaboration’ becoming more than just a buzzword: Jacquie Meyers
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The term collaboration, as it applies to the relationships between shippers and carriers, has been “overused and misused in our industry,” but there are finally signs that shippers are truly interested in…