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).
CFMS kicks off with session on engine fault lights
TORONTO, Ont. — Technicians and truck owners are growing increasingly frustrated and confused over the complexity of their engines and the fault lights that are seemingly always appearing on the dash of their trucks.
National Truck League, Zurich partner to offer travel insurance plan
LONDON, Ont. — National Truck League Insurance Solutions (NTL) has partnered with Zurich Canada to provide a new travel medical emergency insurance plan for their clients.
Board to vote on compromise on big rig parking in Ozark
The Ozark Board of Aldermen will consider a compromise with semi truck drivers at its May 6 meeting.
Goodyear enhances tires for improved fuel efficiency
AKRON, Ohio– The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has enhanced three tire lines with the aim of helping commercial trucks travel further on a tank of fuel.
Address expenses and flaws before talking rate hikes: OTA to WSIB
Toronto, ON– The Ontario Trucking Association has outlined a list of measures it says WSIB should take to address administrative deficiencies and restore the system back to financial health.
OTA launches new events Web site, opens Spring Retreat registration
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has launched a new Web site to promote the group’s events at www.otapremierevents.ca. The launch comes in conjunction with the opening of online registration for the 17th annual OTA Spring…
Law enforcement must focus more on unsafe driver behaviour: ATA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The American Trucking Associations is calling on law enforcement to focus more on the unsafe behaviour of drivers, both commercial and non-commercial, in order to achieve the safety gains.
Hino to debut new cabover model next month
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada will be introducing its new 165 model cabover engine (COE) truck in May.