Truck News

Feds commit $1 million to Moncton transportation museum

MONCTON, N.B. -- The federal government has committed $1 million to the new Transportation Discovery Centre in Moncton.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index steady in September, best third quarter in 10 years

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index saw load volumes remain strong in September with a 12 percent increase year-over-year and down slightly from August...

Recession not ‘imminent’: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research says its forecasts for medium- and heavy-duty truck orders remains unchanged in the face of growing uncertainty about the US and global economies.

Truckers stranded near Confederation Bridge unimpressed with parking area

BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. -- Truckers in P.E.I. who were forbidden from crossing the Confederation Bridge last week due to high winds snubbed a government-funded parking area in favour of nearby streets and parking lots.

Mascot Truck Parts to increase capacity at Mississauga plant

TROY, Mich. -- To address the demand for remanufactured components for Class 8 trucks, Meritor will be implementing a number of improvements, including increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ont., facility, Mascot Truck Parts. The facility...

Yokohama to up tire prices come November

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Yokohama Tire Canada has announced a price increase on its commercial tires, effective Nov. 1. Truck and bus, and industrial tires will increase by up to 8%, and off-the-road tires will increase by up to 5%, the company...

“By 2020, it will be crazy. Don’t expect to get anywhere near a city,” expert warns

REXDALE, Ont. -- North American shippers have enjoyed a 30-year run of declining logistics costs but that is about to change, according to George Stalk, senior advisor with Boston Consulting Group, and lingering unwillingness to deal with a...

18 Wheels of Christmas campaign ready to roll

CALGARY, Alta. -- The 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign is set to roll for the 2011 season. The campaign, coordinated by Rosenau Transport, is asking for donations to help fill a 53-ft. trailer with non-perishable food items. Donations will be...

Feds give green light to new bridge over St. Lawrence in Montreal

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Government of Canada has decided to proceed with a new bridge across the St. Lawrence in Montreal.

Is automating HoS a smart investment? Watch our informative webinar available now

TORONTO, Ont. -- Hours of service , and how each fleet handles this critical issue, will be one of the most important differentiators in the Canadian marketplace in the years to come.

Rail traffic now on a faster track

TORONTO, Ont. - Traffic running on North America's Class 1 rail network closed the third quarter on a positive note, growing 4% in week 39 of the year. That was the highest year-over-year increase since week 19, which ended on May 14, 2011.

Toronto Transportation Club’s annual dinner fast approaching

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club's 98th annual dinner is coming to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Dec. 1.

New speaker added to Driving for Profit seminar line-up

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- A new speaker has been added to the line-up for next month's Driving for Profit seminar. Gary Salisbury, president and CEO of Arkansas-based Fikes Truck Line, will be speaking at the event's "How we did it" session.

Deadline for Goodyear’s Highway Hero award nominations coming up

AKRON, Ohio -- Do you know a truck driver who has performed a heroic deed? If so, better hurry: the deadline for submitting a nominee for Goodyear's 29th annual North America Highway Hero program is Nov. 30.

OTA, CarriersEdge partner to offer online training courses

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has partnered with CarriersEdge to add a list of online training courses to its "Learning Solutions" program. The OTA branded online training will be available in both subscription and on an...