Truck News

CBP values Canadian in-transit shipments at $95,000

TORONTO, Ont. – The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is finally willing to put a value on cross-border in-transit shipments. According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the…

Beware misleading polls, ATA warns

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations CEO Bill Graves is urging policymakers in the US to ignore the results of a recently released push poll on trucking hours-of-service rules. “The…

Companies show support for the Eaglehook product

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Since releasing its device last April, Eaglehook has been lauded by the trucking community for helping them prevent falls and improve safety. The Eaglehook is a mobile…

Antares Equipment announce new flatbed trailer

WINAMAC, IN – Antares Equipment has unveiled its new 48’ flatbed trailer with a fixed wide-spread air suspension. The company said the new trailer is lightweight and comes with corrosion…

Ontario to introduce mandatory training for entry-level drivers

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario is set to introduce mandatory training for entry-level drivers after a Toronto Star series of articles highlighted just how easy it is to obtain an A/Z…

Michelin launches new SmartWay-verified X-One

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Energy conscious fleets looking for tires now have a new option from Michelin North America Inc.   The company has debuted a wide-base single-trailer…

Bison driver named Highway Angel

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A British Columbia driver earned his Highway Angel wings due to his CPR skills. Vijaydeep Sahasi of Surrey drives for Bison Transport Inc. In August, he was…

DAT reveals lower volumes and increased capacity

BEAVERTON, Ore. – More capacity and less freight are the two trends that marked the second week in October. According to DAT Solutions, which publishes figures from the DAT network…

Canada, B.C. governments unveil new model for Port Metro Vancouver container trucking industry

VANCOUVER, B.C.–The Governments of Canada and British Columbia released a statement today regarding the unveiling of the new model for the Port Metro Vancouver Container Trucking Industry. Wednesday, the Governments…

Penske becomes affiliate in Canada’s SmartWay Transport Partnership

READING, Pa. – Penske Truck Leasing is now an affiliate in the Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership. The US EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 and Natural Resources Canada introduced the program…

TTC launches second annual Mo Challenge

TORONTO, Ont. – Gentlemen, put the razors away. The second annual Toronto Transportation Club’s Mo Challenge is less than a month away and they want to see some very hairy…

Truck-Right launches new recruiting management, HR and payroll solution

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Truck-Right Data Management has recently launched two new endeavours – TruckRight and Drivers Authenticated Data (D.A.D). TruckRight is a web-based recruiting management, HR and payroll solution. The…

Women with Drive Leadership Summit scheduled for 2015

OTTAWA, Ont. – Mark your calendars. The trucking industry’s first-ever Women with Drive Leadership Summit has been scheduled for March 5 in Toronto. The summit will aim to address the challenges…

Industry leading Surface Transportation Summit kicks off Wednesday

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.– On October 15, 2014, the Surface Transportation Summit will present shippers, carriers and industry suppliers with thoughtful views and perspectives on the state of surface freight transportation in…

DAT Index shows September set record

PORTLAND, Ore. – The spot market freight index hit another record last month. According to the DAT North American Freight Index, September 2014 experienced a 32 percent increase versus September…