Transportation No terrorism link in Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge explosion: FBI November 23, 2023 A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting the closing of multiple border…
Transportation Canadian Trucking Alliance criticizes Fall Economic Statement November 22, 2023 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is criticizing the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement issued on Nov. 21 because of its lack of steps to tackle the business model known as…
Security UPDATED: Niagara border crossings closed following Rainbow Bridge explosion November 22, 2023 Four international border crossings in Ontario’s Niagara region were closed Wednesday afternoon following a vehicle explosion on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. The Peace Bridge…
Transportation Registration opens for 10th annual Women with Drive summit November 22, 2023 Trucking HR Canada has opened registration for its 10th anniversary Women with Drive Leadership Summit, to be hosted March 7, 2024, at the Westin Toronto Airport…
Transportation Deloitte Canada acquires Fleet Challenge November 22, 2023 Deloitte Canada is acquiring Fleet Challenge Canada, a fleet management consulting firm. This expands the company’s offerings to clients in fleet management, decarbonization, and electrification strategy industries. Fleet Challenge, founded…
Transportation Quebec pension fund invests in TFI International November 21, 2023 Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), an institutional investor that manages several pension plans in Quebec, has acquired a US$171.7 million stake in TFI International – Canada’s largest…
Security Cargo theft risks ‘extremely’ high amid U.S. Thanksgiving November 20, 2023 The risks of cargo theft activity in the U.S. are ‘extremely high’ this Thanksgiving holiday, CargoNet warns. “The risk during this upcoming holiday is unlike any recent year,” reads the…
Transportation Trucks carry $36.6B in goods across Canada-U.S. border in September November 20, 2023 September’s transborder truck freight edged up 0.3% over the same month last year, reaching a value of US$82.1 billion across North America, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Health & Safety OTA recognizes female truckers’ accomplishments November 17, 2023 Two female drivers were recognized for their professional achievements at the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) 97th annual executive conference last night. The 2023 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award went to Erb…
Human Resources Jim Glionna receives prestigious Service to Industry award November 17, 2023 Jim Glionna, founder of Newcom Media, which publishes this website, Today’s Trucking and Transport Routier magazines, and runs the Truck World and ExpoCam trade shows, has received the Ontario Trucking…
Human Resources CargoM holds its eighth career day November 17, 2023 Over 35 exhibitors attended CargoM’s eighth annual Career Day, promoting careers and training in the logistics and freight transport sector. Nearly 400 attendees came to the event in Montreal’s Grand…
Paid Equipment We can deliver Petroleum B-Train or a Dry Bulk B-Train instantly! November 16, 2023 WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN NEXT WEEK! If you need a Petroleum B-Train or a Dry Bulk B-Train, we can deliver instantly! IN STOCK and ready to work these specific…
Equipment Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show returns to Moncton in 2025 November 14, 2023 The Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show (ATLS) will return to Moncton in 2025. Held in conjunction with the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), the event will run from May 9-10…
Transportation Cargo theft on the rise in Q3: CargoNet November 9, 2023 Cargo theft in Canada and the U.S. increased by 59% in the third quarter, compared to the same time last year, CargoNet reports. The organization recorded 692 thefts that cost…
Transportation Transport Inter-Nord sold to Groupe Guilbault November 9, 2023 Groupe Guilbault has acquired Transport Inter-Nord, a fleet based in Saint-Jerome, Que., specializing in LTL and truckload freight. Transport Inter-Nord has been owned by the McLaughlin family for more than…