EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. registered more than 100,000 bidders for its Edmonton auctions in 2020, marking a 32% increase year over year.The final auction for the location this year, held from Dec. 7 to 9, registered more than 14,500 bidders from …
EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport drivers have raised $100,000 for local charities, through their Driver Advisory Board.“Our Driver Advisory Board has a long-lasting commitment to use their funding to do good things and this is a great example o…
EDMONTON, Alta. – If the trucking industry hopes to attract more youth, it needs to better communicate the employment opportunities that exist and help new entrants manage the financial burden of training.That was the message from three young ladies pa…
EDMONTON, Alta. – Employers need to be aware their people could be suffering mental health issues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and take steps to ensure they know what resources are available to them.That was a message from Andrea Morley, nutri…
A clear radio signal for a country station is sweet music to the ears of semi truck driver Bob Scriba.
“I prefer country. I like the old stuff,” said the veteran operator, who says the road has become his refuge more than ever in 2020.
He added, “I’m h…
A woman has been convicted after allowing her tipper truck to be used for fly-tipping.
Kathleen Stokes, previously of Dun Roamin Park, Whitfield, Brackley in Northamptonshire, appeared in Highbury Corner magistrates’ court on Monday for knowingly causi…
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BRAMPTON, Ontario, September 29, 2020 – Trailcon announces the launch of TrailerCare, a new fleet maintenance and management program for all customers—whether they lease Trailcon’s tra…
A Northamptonshire woman who allowed her vehicle to be used in the illegal dumping of waste has been convicted today (Monday, September 28).
Kathleen Stokes pleaded guilty to knowingly fly-tipping at a business park in London in 2018 at Highbury Co…
VANCOUVER, B.C. – An Alberta project that will put hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric trucks on the road has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The first fuel cell trucks, to be operated by Bison Transport and Trimac Transportation were ini…
EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. sold close to 10,000 items worth $91 million at its latest auction in Edmonton, the company said Monday.The Sept. 9 – 12 online auction attracted 16,000 bidders from 49 countries, up 11% from last year, it said.
The late…
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has completed its purchase of Pacific Coast Express (PCX), acquiring the remaining 60% of its shares.Mullen initiated the purchase by taking an equity position in 2018, with the view of eventually buying the entire company…
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TORONTO, Ont. – There were more spot market loads available in Canada in July than June for the first time in Loadlink history, the company reports.Freight demand during a traditionally slow period actually strengthened this July, as freight continued …
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta will eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits as of Jan. 1 as it updates regulations to reflect equipment like wide-base single tires, tridems, and stinger-steer auto carriers.The province’s Commercial Vehicle Dimension and…
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Sheriff Highway Patrol has fined three truck operators in just two days for exceeding 20,000 kg weight limits on the Vinca bridge northeast of Edmonton – issuing some stiff fines in the process.A unit hauling soil was fined …