Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders remain strong, dry van rates lead spot market gains

The latest Class 8 orders suggest fleets are still confidently placing orders despite weak freight conditions and overcapacity in the market, with ACT Research characterizing the truck market as “solid,…

Steed Standard Transport celebrates 110 years in business

There’s a special ingredient that keeps a family-owned trucking company rolling for 110 years. “The secret sauce is the day is not over until the client is happy,” says James…

TForce buys two former Yellow terminals

TForce was the winning bidder for two owned terminals that belonged to bankrupt LTL carrier Yellow Corp. Terminals in Sacramento, Calif., and Lexington, Ky., were purchased by TForce Properties, the…

Economic Trucking Trends: Shippers benefit from lower fuel prices, van rates get a bump

There’s good news for shippers this week, thanks to decreasing fuel prices. Dry van rates on the U.S. spot market also received a much-needed boost while reefer rates fell. All…

DEI strategies help fleets embrace an evolving workforce

Melinda Thornton appreciates the opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions at her workplace. Especially when this experience comes with cake. The director of human resources at Ayr Motor…

Canada Cartage to acquire GTI Group, expand into U.S.

Canada Cartage has acquired Montreal-based GTI Group, moving into the U.S. market and potentially becoming a $1-billion revenue company. GTI provides brokerage, transportation management, freight forwarding, drayage, intermodal, warehousing and…

J.J. Keller offering live coaching on regulatory issues

J.J. Keller & Associates is now offering live, customized coaching for fleets on safety and compliance regulatory changes and best practices. The new Live Regulatory Update…

Economic Trucking Trends: Tonnage and trucking conditions improve, but spot market flat

Welcome to a special Monday edition of Economic Trucking Trends, as I, like many of you, chose to park it over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. But the economic news didn’t…

Economic Trucking Trends: Reefer rates improve on spot market, October trailer orders rise

What are truck and trailer orders telling us about overall freight conditions? ACT Research has noted a few trends: vocational demand is driving Class 8 orders, and trailer demand has…

J.J. Keller offering accident investigation courses

J.J. Keller is now offering an on-site, consultant-led program to help fleets prepare to manage incidents. It covers: driver accident procedures; accident registers; drug and alcohol…

Household movers should take ‘consultative’ approach, think beyond price: Kruger

Larry Kruger has worked in the moving sector for decades, but the independent relocation consultant worries about one particular type of move – the gap that continues to grow between…

Titanium revenue boosted by U.S. expansion, but market conditions weigh on profits

Expansion into the U.S. asset-based trucking market helped Titanium Transportation boost revenue 14% in Q3 compared to the previous quarter, as its acquisition of Crane Transport will generate about US$60…

Household movers battle fake reviews, but there’s also room to improve

Canada’s household movers can get a bad rap — and not all the complaints are deserved. Such businesses account for six times more fake reviews submitted to the Better Business…

When shiny toys like Convoy don’t quite work

Convoy, the darling digital broker that promised to disrupt the supply chain, has closed its doors. It looks like eliminating the middle man isn’t as easy in trucking as it…

Fuel fraud: The ‘silent epidemic’ facing the trucking industry

Does it feel lately that, every time you turn around, someone’s trying to rip you off? I wouldn’t blame you. I’ve spent enough time lately writing about clever and highly…