The Container Trucking Association of Ontario (CTAO) has ended the strike after finalizing a historic agreement at 6:30pm on September 16, 2015 which was signed by CTAO and Transport Industry CEO’s. The settlement, after 9 days of tense and difficult negotiations, includes a fair percentage increase in rates for the first time in over a decade and is unprecedented in the North […]
The Container Trucking Association of Ontario (CTAO) with more than 500 members have launched a GTA-wide strike at the parking lot of Dixie Sikh Temple (Derry/Dixie) in Mississauga. The Association is demanding increase in rates, lower wait times at rail yards, and also want to be regulated and classified as skilled workers. Speaking with Road […]
Tallman Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Peel Truck and Trailer, effective September 1st, 2015. Peel Truck and Trailer has been servicing the transportation industry since 1971 and offers complete truck and trailer repairs, and a full Collision Center with onsite sandblasting, frame straightening capability, and two 65’ downdraft paint […]
On September 1, 2015, the rules of the road will be updated to help keep Ontarians safe. Changes include tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules to protect cyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children riding school buses. Getting Tougher on Distracted Driving Penalties for distracted driving will include an […]
Pride Group Enterprises, a rapidly growing company involved in logistics, transportation, sales, rental and leasing of new and used truck and trailers has announced the hiring of Vikas Gupta as its new Senior Vice President for Sales and Operations. Mr. Gupta, formerly a top sales associate with Arrow Truck Sales, was for a number of […]
Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive initiative is launching an industry survey, looking to capture information on the role mentorship can play in supporting more women in trucking. In the summer of 2014, Trucking HR Canada conducted surveys with women working in the trucking industry to identify barriers and challenges. Women who replied recommended targeted […]
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced pre-paid preventive maintenance plans as part of the company’s ongoing effort to reduce customers’ operating costs. The maintenance plans cover all model year 2011 and newer Volvo models powered by Volvo D11, D13 or D16 engines and align with the new service intervals announced earlier this year. Volvo Premium […]
Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne announced today details on the design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). The ORPP was one of her key election promises. The government says its program is designed to address the 3 1/2 million Ontario workers it says do not have a secure workplace pension plan. According to today’s announcement: […]
Beaver Truck Centre, Manitoba’s award-winning Volvo and Hino dealership has announced the plan to open a new location in Brandon, Manitoba. Patrick Southall and Norm Verboom, who are respected professionals in the transportation industry, will lead the company’s move to serve customers in Brandon’s thriving market. The recently completed Beaver Truck Volvo dealership is conveniently […]
Durham Truck & Equipment based in Ajax is opening up a new location in the Peterborough area on Monday, July 20th in order to serve their customers better. Located at 2504 Base Line Road in Otonabee K9J6X9, the new 10,000 sq-ft location will be a parts and service branch, with sales operation continue to be headquartered […]