U.S.-NAFTA Trade Exceeds $100 Billion for 5th Month In a Row preview image Transportation U.S.-NAFTA Trade Exceeds $100 Billion for 5th Month In a Row October 30, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC – More freight moved across the Canada-U.S. and U.S.-Mexico borders in July compared to the same time last year and most of that freight was moved…
Transportation Cross-Border Trade Up Again in May October 30, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - The value of cross-border trade between the U.S. and its North American trading partners, Canada and Mexico, was up 5.4 percent in May compared to last year.
Transportation Bestpass Bridges Three Border-Crossings October 30, 2014 ALBANY, NY- Toll management and discount services are now available at Niagara Falls Bridge Commission international border crossings.
Transportation U.S.-Bound Container Ships Divert to Canadian Ports October 30, 2014 PRINCE RUPERT, BC - Container ships from China, bound for the U.S., are diverting through Canadian ports to avoid delays from a looming strike at U.S. West Coast ports.
Transportation NAFTA Trade Strong, U.S.-Canada Truck Freight Unchanged Y/Y October 30, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - NAFTA freight totaled $100.6 billion in August, increasing 4.4 percent from the same time a year ago and marking the sixth consecutive month it exceeded $100 billion.
L.A. Port Truckers Strike, Cargo Could Divert to Canada preview image Transportation L.A. Port Truckers Strike, Cargo Could Divert to Canada October 30, 2014 LOS ANGELES, CA – Port truck drivers from three of Los Angeles’ leading drayage firms began indefinite strikes on Monday morning over claims of unfair labor practices at the twin…
E-logs Up Truck Safety, Research Finds preview image Transportation E-logs Up Truck Safety, Research Finds October 30, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA – Want safer trucks? Switch to electronic driver logs (ELD). ELD-equipped trucks had a 11.7-percent lower crash rate and a 5.1-percent lower preventable crash rate, according to a…
Alberta Carrier Fined $85K for Oversized Load preview image Transportation Alberta Carrier Fined $85K for Oversized Load October 30, 2014 FORT MCMURRAY, AB - A company that transports oilfield equipment in Western Canada has been fined over $85,000 for hauling an overweight load on Highway 63.
Navistar Sued Over International MaxxForce Engines preview image Transportation Navistar Sued Over International MaxxForce Engines October 30, 2014 LISLE, IL – Three trucking companies are suing truck and engine maker Navistar International, claiming that Navistar did not tell them about defects and problems with its Environmental…
Can Trucking Be More Attractive to Women? preview image Transportation Can Trucking Be More Attractive to Women? October 30, 2014 OTTAWA, ON - There's always been stories of the difficulties women face in a male-dominated industry such as trucking, but there has not been a way to prove or disprove them-until now.
Accuride Wheels To Roll Farther Into Canada preview image Transportation Accuride Wheels To Roll Farther Into Canada October 30, 2014 EVANSVILLE, IN- Truck part supplier Accuride plans on strengthening its Canadian presence by working with Canadian truck sales and marketing agency Specialty Sales and Marketing (SS&M). “From British Columbia to…
How To Fire Right preview image Transportation How To Fire Right October 30, 2014 TORONTO, ON – Keep your employees in the loop, and you won’t have to close any loopholes later. Nobody likes firing people. Happy employees are the foundation of a successful…
New Tool Helps Fleets Plan for Future preview image Transportation New Tool Helps Fleets Plan for Future October 30, 2014 OTTAWA, ON – Do you have the right people for the right job? Trucking HR Canada launched an interactive tool for fleet managers to maximize employee skills and help fleets…
Here’s $240K to Attract Women into Trucking: Feds preview image Transportation Here’s $240K to Attract Women into Trucking: Feds October 30, 2014 HALIFAX, NS- The federal government said they’ll give $242,721 to help attract more women into the trucking industry in the Atlantic provinces. “Women and girls across Canada have enormous potential…
A Safe Place To Make Mistakes preview image Transportation A Safe Place To Make Mistakes October 30, 2014 SUDBURY, ON – The key turns, the engine rumbles, air lines fill, and mirrors get checked. With a flick of the turn signal and a gentle acceleration, the driver…
