Class 5-8 orders averaged 50,000 per month in 2014 January 9, 2015 COLUMBUS, IN - ACT Research says the 602,300 Class 5-8 vehicles sold last year equates to a very healthy average of 50,000 per month.
Trucking HR Canada updates Funds for Fleets guide preview image Trucking HR Canada updates Funds for Fleets guide January 9, 2015 OTTAWA, ON - Funds for Fleets guide identifies government funding programs, and new service to complete applications.
Opposing Keystone doesn’t make sense for U.S., says FTR analyst preview image Opposing Keystone doesn’t make sense for U.S., says FTR analyst January 9, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, IN - Bill Witte tells webinar audience that increasing use of Canadian oil would be good for U.S. economy.
Truck freight in October 2014 up 7.2% year-over-year preview image Truck freight in October 2014 up 7.2% year-over-year January 9, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. - $66.1 billion in freight was moved by truck - the highest of any mode of transportation.
U.S. spot market rates steady at year’s end preview image U.S. spot market rates steady at year’s end January 8, 2015 BEAVERTON, OR - DAT Solutions reports van freight down 1 cent, flatbed freight up 1 cent; and refrigerated freight up 2 cents.
Bridgestone Americas breaks ground for new headquarters preview image Bridgestone Americas breaks ground for new headquarters January 8, 2015 NASHVILLE, TN - New 30-story tower for 1,700 employees to be located in SoBro Area of downtown Nashville.
Universal Truckload Services names new CEO preview image Universal Truckload Services names new CEO January 8, 2015 WARREN, MI - Jeff Rogers plans to "leverage Universal's broad transportation and logistics capabilities to enhance our position as a market leader."
Total cost of freight rose by 1.2% in October preview image Total cost of freight rose by 1.2% in October January 8, 2015 TORONTO, ON - Canadian General Freight Index shows base rate, excluding accessorial charges, increased by 1.4% in October 2014, over September 2014.
Morneau unveils new web portal and unified branding preview image Morneau unveils new web portal and unified branding January 8, 2015 MONTREAL, QC - For the purpose of uniformity, new logos, colours and names unite the company under a single banner.
CAT Scale launches new payment app preview image CAT Scale launches new payment app January 8, 2015 NASHVILLE, TN - New mobile app allows drivers to pay for scale without leaving the truck.
Toronto mayor welcome to ride with truckers preview image Toronto mayor welcome to ride with truckers January 8, 2015 TORONTO, ON - Anti-gridlock mayor will get an invite to ride along with local drivers as they deliver downtown.
More carriers predict salary bumps for drivers: TCP preview image More carriers predict salary bumps for drivers: TCP January 7, 2015 WINDSOR, CO - More than a third of carriers said they expect wage increases to be in the range of 6-10% - double what was reported six months ago.
N.A. Class 8 orders hits 43,620 in December preview image N.A. Class 8 orders hits 43,620 in December January 7, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR reports North American orders of 43,620 units in December - third straight month of high sales.
Kerry Logistics expands its footprint in Canada preview image Kerry Logistics expands its footprint in Canada January 6, 2015 HONG KONG - Asia-based logistics company adds ocean and air divisions of Total Logistics Partner to its holdings.
Customs broker purchases U.S.-based CK Logistics preview image Customs broker purchases U.S.-based CK Logistics January 6, 2015 WINDSOR, ON - Farrow Co. to rebrand San Antonio-based CK Logistics as Farrow U.S. within 12 to 18 months.
