Business Management Canadian spot market softer in February March 9, 2023 Load volumes in Canada’s spot market softened slightly in February, according to the latest data from Loadlink Technologies. The company chalked the decline to fewer business days in February. So…
Business Management 5 things to know about equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace March 9, 2023 On International Women’s Day March 8, Trucking HR Canada hosted its annual Women with Drive conference. But a panel discussion acknowledged the need to, and benefits of, diversifying in more…
Business Management Phillips moves production from China and California to expanded Mexico plant March 9, 2023 Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect have moved production to a reconfigured and newly constructed 500,000 sq.-ft. campus in Arteaga, Mexico. The new plant will produce products for the companies’ customers…
Business Management Succession, change management plans are must-haves for carriers March 8, 2023 A carrier’s owner must have a succession plan – whether they are planning to sell the business or not. It is a red flag for a prospective buyer as they…
Other, Software Bestpass partners with Comdata on permit orders March 7, 2023 Bestpass and Comdata have partnered so fleets and owner-operators can save money ordering permits. Comdata offers more than 500 types of permits…
Business Management Transport LFL buys JE Fortin March 6, 2023 Transport LFL has announced it has acquired JE Fortin, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. “It was after a long selection process with the Fortin family that we reached this…
Business Management Quebec fleets frustrated by problems with new SAAQclic platform March 6, 2023 Quebec fleets are reporting an array of problems with the Societe de l’assurance automobile du Quebec’s new SAAQclic platform, ranging from denied registration processes, to delays, and active fleets identified…
Business Management Carriers, railways and shippers tackling costs in a post-pandemic market March 3, 2023 Canadian carriers and shippers are applying tools as diverse as new technology and offshore labor in the face of inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and softening freight volumes. In other words,…
Tires/Wheels Aperia launches new tire management tools March 3, 2023 Aperia Technologies is offering fleets new capabilities to track and manage trailer tires through Halo Trailer Connect, launched at the spring meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council. Like Halo…
Business Management 6 ways fleets are dealing with supply chain issues and parts shortages March 2, 2023 Allen Jones, director of maintenance and equipment with auto hauler AutoLogistics, has been fixing trucks for more than 35 years and never has he experienced supply chain issues and parts…
Business Management Freight broker contracts, business structure, protect against losses February 24, 2023 Freight brokers are like the travel agents of the trucking industry – connecting shippers and carriers in exchange for a piece of the revenue. The contracts that govern such relationships,…
Business Management How machine learning helps improve fleet safety February 23, 2023 Fleets using the latest technologies to track driver performance are likely already using machine learning, though some may not even know it. Machine learning (ML) is often confused with artificial…
Business Management Shipper conditions see best month in nearly three years February 23, 2023 Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in December, with the FTR Shippers Conditions Index jumping to 10.32 from a November reading of 3. Industry analyst FTR says the improvement was largely…
Business Management Driver Inc. challenges triggered by complaints, audits, and questionnaires February 23, 2023 Fleets that misclassify truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees face a growing number of court cases when the business relationships come to an end — and transportation lawyer…
Business Management Daimler to host first Supplier Diversity Day February 22, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is promoting diversity within its supplier base by hosting its first Supplier Diversity Day May 8-9. Tier 1 and 2 suppliers can apply to participate…