AgTrans annual meeting offers tips on shipping
Transportation issues from ocean-going requirements to restrictions against drayage truckers at ports are scheduled to be discussed at the AgTrans Coalition 25th annual meeting in June.
Ontario in final stages of transitioning to NSC 11B for periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections
TORONTO, Ont. — More than 20 years after Ontario first agreed to adopt the NSC 11B standard for periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections, the transition is almost complete.
Automotive Lift Institute to host three workshops across Canada
TORONTO, Ont. — The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has scheduled three workshops in Canada to serve candidates participating in its new Lift Inspector Certification Program. The sessions will be held in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton this…
Why natural gas fuel is a better fit for trucks than cars
A truck driver fills up a garbage truck with compressed natural gas in Newark, N.J. Converting trucking fleets to natural gas is more productive than doing the same for passenger vehicles, Ingram writes.
PacLease Edmonton Kenworth wins top franchise award
NAPLES, Fla. — PacLease has presented its top franchise award to PacLease Edmonton Kenworth and Rush Truck Leasing – Houston. The awards recognize the top Peterbilt and Kenworth PacLease locations for success in sales and for the effort…
Trucker saves boy; dad charged
A vigilant truck driver rescued a wandering 6-year-old boy from the railroad tracks Tuesday in the 1300 block of Olds St.
Trucker Charged in Death of Illinois Cop, But Attorney Says Employer to Blame
He told investigators he zoned out seconds before striking Kyle Deatherage as the Illinois State Police trooper was making a traffic stop along Interstate 55 near Litchfield.
Canada Cartage’s John Haines named Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year
TORONTO, Ont. — Integrity, dedicated, driven, reliable, fair, supportive, compassionate, smart, no-nonsense and hardworking.
Transportation Sales: Can you adapt to the New Normal?
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The sales process in Freight Transportation has undergone major changes over the last decade. The economics of having a street sales team is being called into question when you consider the compensation, incentives,…
Ground transportation costs up in February: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. — Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers increased by 2.4 % in February when compared with January results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).