Analyst: Trucking’s response logical; better times ahead
Expect significant move by Washington
Fewer trucking, warehousing employers apply for CEWS
TORONTO, Ont. – A shrinking number of transportation and warehousing employers have seen applications approved for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – federal wage support which, until recently, was limited to businesses that lost more than 30% …
All border crossings to collect personal contact details from truck drivers
TORONTO, Ont. – All Canada-U.S. ports of entry will be collecting personal contact information from truck drivers beginning July 30, completing the rollout of a program meant to support contact tracing efforts in the fight against Covid-19. The Ontario…
Truck arrivals remain steady
OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped 6% to 105,163 during the week of July 20-26 from 111,970 the same week last year, the Canada Border Services Agency said Tuesday. In the previous week, truck arrivals had also drop…
Three finalists to square off in virtual finale for Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search
The contest culminates in late August with an online broadcast of each finalist performing an additional song to compete for the top prize, which is a day’s recording session at a Nashville studio.
XPO Names Chief Diversity Officer
XPO Logistics has named LaQuenta Jacobs to the newly created position of chief diversity officer to “provide cultural leadership and strategic direction as an advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion at XPO.”
Neste Opens Four California Renewable Diesel Fueling Stations
Neste, a producer of renewable diesel, opened four new fueling stations in northern and central California.
Penske Truck Leasing Introduces Remote Service Check-In
A new feature of the Penske Driver App helps truck drivers with social distancing by allowing them to remotely check in their vehicles for scheduled preventive maintenance or repairs.
Brock Gadberry’s 2014 Kenworth W900L
The company truck features a Cat C15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears and sits on a 307-inch wheelbase.
TFI International brings back employees
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has reinstated five-day workweeks for 594 employees and rehired 793 who had been furloughed, as the trucking industry recovers from economic weakness wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. The company has also restored its…