Trade Trends is brought to you by ANDY Transport. It highlights notable news and trends in trade, transportation and supply chain logistics. Trucking Life Takes Center Stage Nowadays as Media Outlets Highlight Challenges and Needs The New York Times may have nailed it well in their November 2021 article " The Biggest Kink in America’s Supply Chain: Not Enough Truckers. " The exposure drilled into the life on the road and the toll it takes on truck drivers. It also explained t

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Montreal, March 31, 2022 – Andy is incredibly pleased to announce that it has reached the prestigious Platinum status on its Northbridge Insurance Transportation Best Practices Profile. Achieving Platinum status means that Andy Transport now ranks among the top 10% percent of Canadian trucking fleets in creating, implementing and delivering industry best practices of safety management. Northbridge Insurance developed the Transportation B

Trade Trends is brought to you by ANDY Transport. It highlights notable news and trends in trade, transportation and supply chain logistics. Disruption to Over-the-Road Transport May Translate to Higher Retail Prices   The front end of 2022 saw Canadian trucker convoys, a war in Ukraine driving oil prices up, and a follow up disruption around Washington D.C.'s capital beltway by U.S. trucks and drivers.    Why it matters: Summarily they add up to higher prices in many ways -

How Andy Transport Uses TruckRight for improved efficiency in Human Resources Asset-based transport is filled with modern technology and physical assets. However, human capital – the valued drivers who get behind the wheel and pull a load from origin to destination - is the most crucial resource to our company and to every fleet. Managing everything about our drivers – getting them onboard, orientation, training, certifications, benefits and more - is not just a service to

Driver Shortages Aren’t Easing Up. Should We Turn To Smart Innovation And Technology For Help? A driver shortage and training drivers to fill such a shortage continue to challenge truck fleet operators. According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry is about 80,000 drivers short in order to meet demand and help ease the supply chain shortage. In the near term, driver shortage is and will remain a formidable challenge for carriers as well as the end-to-

Our outlook for transportation and logistics as we enter a new year As we enter 2022, we explore some topics of interest that will inevitably take center stage. It is important to reflect on not only how far we have come as a company, but also how important road transport has proven to be in the global supply chain. There are numerous issues to address in the year ahead. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), more than 70% of US freight tonnage is moved by truc

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Montreal, January 24, 2022 – Andy is incredibly pleased to announce that Louis Vaugeois and Richard Séguin two heavy-weight industry professionals, join the team as Andy’s Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Transport Operations, respectively, effective immediately. Photo: Louis Vaugeois In his new role, Louis will be responsible for driving the company’s short and long-term technology vision and infrastructure needs to support th

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Montreal, January 21, 2022 — To start the year on a positive note, Andy is pleased to officially announce the opening of a new terminal strategically located in Mississauga, Ontario, with immediate access to several main highways: 402, 427, 403 and 407 leading to the border with New York, US. Part of Andy’s growth plan, this aims to strengthen its footprint in the GTA area. This strategic move will allow Andy, with the support of Andy’s ne

Meet Carmen A closer look at how Carmen’s leadership in risk management supports operational excellence and upholds ANDY’s commitment to being Trusted to Deliver Excellence. Meet Blanche A closer look at how Blanche’s expertise in customer service drives ANDY’s success in the intermodal and drayage sector. Meet Annie A closer look at how Annie, our Financial Controller, uses adaptability and proactive problem-solving to make her an invaluable part of our team. Meet Laurena A