Truck News

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index rises 36% y-o-y in November

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's North American Freight Index climbed 36% last month compared to November 2010. The increase marked the third consecutive month with the highest same-month volume since 2005. Compared to October, spot market freight...

Toronto Trucking Association to host sessions on cargo theft, fraud

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Trucking Association will be hosting a pair of lunch presentations on cargo theft and fraud Jan. 26. Leading the sessions will be Rick Geller of Markel Insurance and Detective Glen Clement of the Peel Commercial...

Evan MacKinnon vows to restore MTI as “premier flatbed TL carrier”

GUELPH, Ont. -- MacKinnon Transport Inc. (MTI) today confirmed its voluntary filing of a Notice of Intent under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure its operations.

CTA highlights infrastructure priorities for 2012

TORONTO, Ont. -- To help the federal government prioritize possible infrastructure investments in 2012, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has released a list of roads, bridges and border crossings that the country's motor carriers consider to be...

Bayview Kenworth wins Business Excellence Award

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Bayview Kenworth has been honoured with the Business Excellence Award at the Saint John Board of Trade's 27th annual Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards.

ATDynamics wins environmental award from California Governor

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- ATDynamics has won the 2011 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) for "redefining the shape of the modern tractor-trailer" via its TrailerTail product, the company announced. Presented by...

Reyco Granning announces new company president

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- Suspension systems manufacturer Reyco Granning has named David J. Compton as company president.

Chiquita Brands tells truckers not to use fuel from Canadian tar sands

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Chiquita Brands International has told the transporters of its food products that they should not be using fuel sourced from Canada's tar sands.

UPDATED: MacKinnon Transport files NOI; Contrans COO says it’s “premature” to discuss van line acquisition

GUELPH, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned MacKinnon Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure the company.

BREAKING NEWS: MacKinnon Transport files NOI; Laidlaw to take over van line

GUELPH, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned MacKinnon Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure the company.

Driver who led police on long-distance truck chase given lifetime ban

MILTON, Ont. -- The trucking industry wanted to see a punishment with some teeth handed down to the cargo thief who stole a load and led police on a televised, long-distance chase Oct. 31.

OTA urges government to continue funding trucking-friendly programs

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is calling for the government to stay the course with funding on several initiatives ahead of next year's budget.

NTSB wants complete ban of personal electronic devices while driving

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including hands-free cell phones, while operating a motor vehicle.

Universal Truck and Trailer adds second N.B. service location

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. -- Great Dane is expanding its Universal Truck and Trailer (UT&T) brand with the opening of its second full-service location in New Brunswick.

Hino’s Woodstock plant ISO 14001-certified

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has announced its manufacturing facility in Woodstock, Ont. is now ISO 14001-2004-registered.