Kim Richardson, president of KRTS Transportation Specialists, Caledonia, Ontario is the 2015 recipient of the Lee J. Crittenden Memorial Award, presented by the Professional Truck Driver Institute, Inc. (PTDI). The honor was bestowed March 10, 2015 at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida during the annual convention of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the organization […]
This past February was one of the coldest months on record in southern Ontario. As the ice-covered snow banks melt away, a clear picture of our pothole-ridden streets is revealed. But the annual Worst Roads Campaign is not just about potholes – CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) also wants your feedback on traffic congestion, poor timing of traffic signals, […]
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is hailing the declaration of support from federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt for the introduction of two key safety initiatives – electronic logging devices (ELDs) and roll stability technology. Raitt made the announcement at a roundtable meeting in Toronto with trucking company executives of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. CTA, which […]
Volvo Trucks in North America has introduced a rugged version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications. The reinforced I-Shift for severe-duty (SD) applications will be available for order in May in Volvo VHD vocational models. The I-Shift for severe duty is designed for on- and off-road work in construction and other […]
CN has announced a plan to build a C$250-million intermodal and logistics hub adjacent to its main line in the Town of Milton, Ont., located approximately 30 miles west of Toronto. Milton has ready access to major highways reaching key industrial and commercial areas in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Claude Mongeau, CN […]
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently launched the SafetyMobile App, a road safety phone application that educates users about staged collisions. Members of Toronto Police Service, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and Victims Services Ontario as well as hundreds of students attended the event held at Danforth Collegiate. “IBC believes that teaching new drivers about road safety is very important,” […]
Adding to its increasing lineup of models featuring the highly fuel-efficient Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission, Mack Trucks announced during the 2015 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto that the mDRIVE HD is now available and standard in the Titan by Mack model. The mDRIVE HD offers improved performance for demanding on- and off-road applications. The mDRIVE HD in […]
Trucking HR Canada’s inaugural Women with Drive Leadership Summit has shed new light on steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada’s trucking industry. About 135 delegates attended the event in Toronto on March 5th, where they learned about best practices in other industries, mentorship programs, the national Women with Drive project, leadership skills, and insights from women […]
OTA is launching the 2015 Symposium Series – a succession of lively, one-day conferences over the spring and summer, each focusing on a specific area of your operations. There’s something for everybody no matter what sector you’re in and what company department you work with. Join us for informative updates on regulatory and policy issues; expert insights and analysis […]
Government of Canada has announced $268,000 to support the Manitoba Trucking Association to provide western Canadian truck drivers and managers with skills training and technology demonstrations. This investment, through the Western Diversification Program, will provide drivers and company managers with on-line and in-person skills training and knowledge transfer as well as technology demonstrations geared to […]