Business Management Mother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright,…
Business Management Stresses build strengths October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — When times are good and things are easy, even the worst–run business can survive, but it’s when companies are put under stress that’s when they evolve and…
Business Management ITS to build in Cornwall October 8, 2014 CORNWALL, Ont. – International Truckload Services Inc. (ITS) soon plans to stop being a renter in Cornwall, Ont. and start being a landlord. The company is getting ready to put…
Business Management Mullen Group on Mill Creek, Kriska, and the Western Canadian trucking industry September 28, 2014 Mullen Group senior VP Richard J. Maloney talks about the new partnership, industry consolidation and the driver shortage.
Business Management Behind the Kriska-Mullen deal September 25, 2014 Kriska COO Jonathan Wahba gives an in-depth explanation of the deal between Kriska and Mullen and how it will affect Mill Creek, existing customers and Canadian trucking industry.
Business Management Truck seller becomes bio-fuel producer September 15, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. – A used truck dealer plans on turning waste wood by-products into diesel fuel. “All of the provinces are increasing their [fuel] blending requirements, so we see…
Business Management Uncertain but not anxious September 10, 2014 Conflicting statistics and economic indicators don't sink positive expectations for next year. On the release of Fleet Executive's Annual Equipment Buying Trends Survey we compile data for a look at where the trucking industry will be in 2015.
Business Management Data Driven: Telematics from scratch September 4, 2014 Canada Cartage builds its own information system
Business Management Cash, no charge August 16, 2014 Sometimes there is just no substitute for having a wallet full of bills, especially in emergency situations. This is a lesson Jim Shepley learned after one of his drivers had…
Business Management Muir’s mandates incorporation August 15, 2014 Good-bye sole proprietors. Hello incorporated businesses. As of September 1st, the Muir’s Cartage division of Calyx Transportation Group Inc. will refuse to assign a load to owner/operators running their…
Health & Safety Bad instructions led to crash with train August 12, 2014 TILLEY, Alta. – Poor driver instructions and a lack of familiarity with the route were just two of the reasons why a tractor trailer collided with a freight train last…
Health & Safety Shot full of holes August 11, 2014 Manitoba trucker lucky to be alive after 10 rounds fired into his truck and trailer
Business Management A woman’s job July 21, 2014 It takes a special mindset for women to succeed in trucking—one that allows them to see opportunities where others don’t, and one that allows them to deal with the harsh realities of working in a man’s world.
Health & Safety Ontario Truck Driving Championships: Nice guys finish first July 13, 2014 Drivers prove their skills on course in Barrie
Business Management Conference links up data and economic outlooks July 8, 2014 Before adjourning to a rain-drenched golf course, the speakers at the 2014 Link Conference and Golf Tournament all hit holes-in-one with their presentations. The event which was held at Lionhead…
