IN THE NEWS...

In a far-ranging interview with the Montreal Gazette, TransForce CEO Alain Bedard says the local delivery companies have good margins and don’t require huge terminals. “It’s highly competitive out there,” Bedard told the Gazette, “and we’re counting on efficiency and careful fleet management to keep the growth engine humming.”

Also, a report on the Canadian Insurance Market by Marsh Canada said natural disasters coiuld drive up insurance rates into 2012.

Plus, Rolf Lockwood on the Canadian Trucking Alliance's Blue Ribbon Task Force, and Jim Park takes Kenworth's new T680 for a quick test drive.

Canadian Trucking Alliance's Blue Ribbon ‘Tsk’ Force

There's no driver shortage at all, rather a shortage of jobs fit for qualified drivers.

The Broken Image of Trucking

Your industry is going to need one million more people. Very soon. Here’s how you’re going to attract them.

Test Drive: Kenworth T680

Kenworth's T680 is a truck built for drivers who love trucks, writes Jim Park.

DesRosiers Predicts Trucking Sales Bubble

TORONTO — Are the double-digit gains going to continue? DesRosiers says no.

Research Insititute Shows Truck Rollover Locations

ARLINGTON, VA — American Transportation Research Institute released data showing locations with the highest frequency of truck rollovers.

End Needed on Axle Weight Enforcement Freeze, says OTA

TORONTO — No reason for moratorium, stop giving shippers "free-ride," says OTA.

Manitoba Driver Hurled by Tornado Thankful to Be Alive

THURMAN, IOWA — Driver hurled by tornado thankful to be alive.