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Professional truck driving in North America can be a challenging and sometimes lonely profession and in these pandemic times, it can be even more daunting.  Long hours in the confined area of their cab as a solo driver. It’s...
On his first day in office United States President Joe Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. This project was designed to pump 830,000 barrels of Alberta tar sands oil daily to refineries on the Gulf Coast...
These days, it seems like everyone and their dog is labelling their diet; paleo, keto, pescetarian, gluten-free, vegan, the list goes on… The nutrition world is filled with so much noise, with so many strong opinions, “quick fixes,” conflicting...
Acute shortage of 20,500 drivers; Immediate action required to address adverse impacts on Canada’s economy  TORONTO (March 11, 2020) – Trucking HR Canada (THRC) released its newest Labour Market Information (LMI) report today titled The Road Ahead: Addressing Canada’s Trucking and Logistics Industry Labour...
With an aim to facilitate road transport, the most significant link that ensures smooth functioning of supply-chain, the Ontario government is investing $6 million for 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee to build and operate...
Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer has been named Chairman of the Board of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Derek succeeds Judy McReynolds, ArcBest Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is completing eight...
The vast majority of the Canadian trucking industry is vaccinated with the overall industry vaccination rate among truck drivers closely mirroring that of the general public. Accordingly, most of our nation’s hard-working truck drivers are continuing to move cross-border...
The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers,...
While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose...
TIP Trailer Services, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital and one of the leading trailer leasing, rental, maintenance and repair providers across Europe and Canada, completed the merger of its Canadian divisions Train Trailer Rentals and Trailer Wizards...