‘Hard market’ continues to drive truck insurance costs higher
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trucking industry continues to face rising insurance costs as global insurers back away from the business segment – and cross-border carriers may face some of the biggest challenges of all. It’s known in the insurance industry …
NHTSA fatal crash stats show no change for large trucks in 2019
NHTSA’s report shows there were 5,005 fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck in 2019, compared to 5,006 in 2018. Montgomery Transport announced a fourth quarter bonus program for its drivers. Pilot reopened a travel center in Gila Ben…
A passion for trucking — scenes from 10-4 on D.C. on the National Mall
The truckers at 10-4 on D.C., most of them owner-operators, are kindred spirits in a particular way. The event is about more than any single protest, regulatory engagement or legislative outreach. It’s about passion for the business, and a hope to make…
NHTSA Reports Slight Increase in Large-Truck Occupant Fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a preview of 2019 data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which included estimates for the first half of 2020.
Kenan Advantage Group buys Paul’s Hauling
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) has continued its expansion into the Canadian market with its purchase of Paul’s Hauling. The acquisition was made through its Canadian subsidiary KAG Canada/RTL Westcan. Paul’s Hauling provides bulk tra…
5 new Love’s Truck Care locations open
4 have Speedco on site
ELD certification process coming in weeks, says OTA
TORONTO, Ont. – A third-party certification process needed to support Canada’s coming mandate for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) is expected to be in place within weeks. “We expect this to be up and running in the middle of October, which is f…
Love’s Opens New 27/7 Truck Care and Speedco Locations
Love’s Travel Stops recently opened five new Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Distracted Driving report calls for fleet actoin
OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from the Traffic Industry Research Foundation (TIRF) is calling for employers to take action on distracted driving, at a time when motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of traumatic workplace incidents. Distracted …
Uber Freight Raises $500 Million to ‘Transform Logistics’
Uber Technologies has received a $500 million investment from Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm, in a Series A preferred stock financing for Uber Freight.