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How Bill C-86 will change employee termination policies
Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay ahead of the competition. Follow Trucking HR Canada’s 10 part…
Ancra unveils non-permanent decking
Ancra has unveiled a “non-permanent” decking system that can be used in leased equipment or containers without voiding the warranty. The FasTrack Lift-a-Deck II Conversion system is a single track that includes brackets for mounting into vertical logistics posts slots.…
Truck tonnage slipped in March
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 2.3% in March, but was 1.6% stronger year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “In March, and really the first quarter in total, tonnage was negatively impacted by bad winter storms…
Load Covering Solutions turns 40
WILLIAMSHIRE, N.Y. – Load Covering Solutions (LCS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and plans to expand its line of aerodynamic products over the coming decade. The company celebrated the milestone at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. “For…
Crown stacker ready to carry that weight
Crown Equipment’s SHC 5500 Series counterbalance stacker is ready to move loads weighing up to 4,000 lb. Combing power steering and a reduced head length, each unit is designed to maneuver heavy loads in tight congested spaces from the dock…
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Allison makes pair of electric vehicle technology acquisitions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission has announced it has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division, to complement its electrification strategy. The company says both acquisitions will help it advance its propulsion technology and complement its existing abilities…
HDA Truck Pride names new COO
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride announced today that it has named Tina Hubbard its chief operating officer. In her new role, Hubbard will continue management and oversight of all member, supplier, and industry related activity as well as…
Put your best foot forward
Safety at work is a priority and well-fitting work boots are necessary components of your personal safety equipment. CSA-certified boots offer many features, including a protective toe cap and the following protections: sole puncture, electric-shock, static-dissipation, metatarsal (top of the…
Dayton Parts relocates corporate headquarters
SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. – Dayton Parts today announced the company has completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters and distribution center to Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania. The move was made to support the company’s continued growth, as well as to consolidate strategic functions to…
Looking out for number one
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything new to say about the “driver shortage” issue, some fuel gets thrown on the fire. The long-standing myth vs. crisis debate heated up once again a few weeks ago, when an…
The private fleet advantage
A recent Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) panel concluded that to reduce driver turnover, carriers must pay drivers adequately and on time. While this is no doubt true, the fact that a panel has to point this out would indicate adequate…
The federal skills and training budget
The 2019 federal budget introduced in March is indeed a skills and training budget. It promises money for big-ticket items that can improve human resources management for trucking and logistics employers, while making it easier for workers to get the…
Trimble joins forces with Cobalt to help fleets recycle old hardware
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble announced today that it is teaming with Cobalt to provide Trimble’s fleet mobility customers with the ability to dispose of older onboard equipment in an environmentally-friendly way. Through this effort, Trimble customers that upgrade to new…
B.C.’s container trucking sector gets a boost from provincial government
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government approved a series of recommendations to support the province’s container trucking sector recently, including an adjusted rate structure for drivers. The recommendations were included in the B.C. container trucking commissioner’s rate and remuneration report,…
Canadian ELD final rule to be published this summer: Millian
MILTON, Ont. – The highly-anticipated Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is expected to be finalized this summer, according to Mike Millian, president of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). As it stands, the Canadian transportation industry is…
Paccar names new CEO
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Paccar announced recently that it has named Preston Feight its new chief executive officer. Feight will start his new position on July 1, 2019. He is currently the company’s executive vice-president, and will succeed Ron Armstrong who…
Ritchie Bros.’ largest annual Canadian auction in Edmonton April 30
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for its biggest annual Canadian auction, which will take place in Edmonton April 30. Nearly 11,000 trucks and equipment items are already set to be sold during the five-day event. “We…
Dana training tools expand for electrified vehicles
Dana has expanded its Driveline Forensic training series to include videos that address safety and maintenance tips for electrified vehicles. The new videos offer overviews on both electric vehicle architecture and maintenance, as well as vehicle servicing safety tips. The…

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