Human Resources Toronto, Montreal transportation clubs join North American alliance December 9, 2021 North America’s largest transportation clubs have joined to create the new North American Transportation Club Alliance (NATCA). Included are: the Traffic Club of Chicago; Los Angeles Transportation Club; the Traffic…
Business Management Conditions for shippers not likely to improve soon: FTR December 2, 2021 Conditions for U.S. shippers were unchanged in September, in negative territory at -6.5 according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from industry forecaster FTR. August’s reading was -6.8, with market…
Business Management Trucking companies experiencing an “everything” shortage: ACT Research December 1, 2021 Trucking capacity remains “range-bound” according to the latest Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest report from ACT Research, as fleets experience a shortage of “everything.” “While the focus is on silicon and…
Business Management As Wallace & Carey turns 100, it tackles some of its greatest challenges to date November 30, 2021 For Calgary-based distribution company Wallace & Carey, its 100th year in business has also been among the most challenging. From fires that ravaged the B.C. Interior, to flooding that would…
Business Management Drivers returning to the workforce: ACT November 30, 2021 ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index reflected a decrease in volumes, pricing, and productivity, with more drivers returning to work, adding some capacity. “While the pandemic continues to cast uncertainty, the…
Health & Safety Vaccine mandates further threaten supply chain November 18, 2021 Ever increasing vaccination mandates on essential workers – by both private businesses and governments alike – are causing severe shortages in an already depleted workforce. This is especially true in…
Human Resources TCA upbeat about 2022 November 18, 2021 The challenges facing the trucking industry are numerous, including vaccine mandates, the electronic logging device (ELD) deadline in Canada, and driver shortages. But the president of the Truckload Carriers Association…
Business Management More loads, fewer trucks available in Canada’s spot market in October November 17, 2021 It was the best October on record for Canadian spot market truckload volumes, according to the latest data from Loadlink Technologies. Loadlink reported an increase in load availability for a…
Business Management Trailer orders slump in October as OEMs remain cautious in taking orders November 16, 2021 Trailer orders fell 40% in October, and were down 70% year over year, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. The industry forecaster says trailer manufacturers continue to be slow…
Business Management Frustrations mount as fleets struggle to procure new iron November 15, 2021 It was supposed to be a good year for Ennismore, Ont.-based arborist Treescape Canada. Owner Mike Crough made a major investment in a $600,000 Mack TerraPro with a Palfinger 35-ton…
Equipment Lion Electric’s order book swells, but supply chain challenges limit production November 11, 2021 Lion Electric delivered another 40 vehicles in the third quarter, and earned revenue of $11.9 million – a $9.3 million jump from the same quarter a year ago. The Quebec-based…
Infrastructure New 400-series highway coming to Ontario November 10, 2021 A new 400-series highway will relieve congestion and improve the flow of goods in Ontario’s Halton, Peel, and York regions, the province announced today. “With Halton, Peel and York regions…
Business Management Titanium achieves record revenue, but inflation weighs on profit November 10, 2021 Titanium Transportation achieved record revenue in the third quarter, but inflationary pressures and integration costs associated with its acquisition of ITS weighed on profit. The company reported record revenue for…
Business Management 18 Wheels adds environmentally friendly warehousing space November 9, 2021 18 Wheels Warehousing and Trucking is adding 178,00 sq.-ft. of environmentally friendly warehousing in Surrey, B.C. The addition brings its total warehousing space to more than 1 million sq.-ft., which…
Business Management Why trucking should pay attention to CN’s activist shareholder battle October 28, 2021 TCI Fund Management, the activist investor looking to shake up CN Rail, has issued a strategic plan that takes aim at trucking – despite operating the second largest fleet in…
