Mother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright,…

Post-mortem of a recession: What has changed?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Many shippers and carriers have emerged from the Great Recession leaner and more efficient than ever before, but the economic catastrophe has left a permanent mark on…

Bison Transport moving ahead with LCV hub in Windsor (October 01, 2010)

Bison Transport has received approval to build a $2.5-million truck marshalling yard just east of Windsor which will serve as a hub for its long combination vehicle (LCV) operations. Bison…

U of T student wins award for transportation research study

PARIS, France — One of the two Canadians shortlisted for Young Researcher of the Year Award has won the prestigious prize. Hossam Abdelgawad, a 27-year-old PhD-candidate from the University of…

VIEWPOINT: The cold reality about global warming

Global warming and what we should do about it, is definitely, pardon the pun, a hot issue. Our August issue feature about forward-thinking shippers and carriers who are already taking…

Supply chains a strategic key to business future, say corporate execs

CHICAGO, Ill.- An increasing number of senior corporate leaders surveyed in Europe and the United States say they recognize the success of their businesses is tied very closely to the…