Transportation Can-Am land trade keeps making gains August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S.-Canada surface transportation trade totaled $39.9 billion in April, 32.1 percent higher than April 2009.
Transportation Border truck traffic up nearly 18% first half ’10 August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. -- Half-a-million more commercial trucks crossed between Ontario and the U.S. in the first six months of 2010 compared to last year.
Transportation Autos lead sharp rise in Canada exports to U.S. August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise exports and imports rose notably in May. Higher volumes of automotive products led to 5.2 percent boost
Transportation Spot market freight more than doubles y-y August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's North American Freight Index for June 2010 showed a whopping112 percent increase in spot market freight availability compared to the same time period last year.
Transportation No double-dip for freight market rollercoaster: FTR August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The North American freight economy has been very slow to recover, but it's not an indication of a double-dip recession, says FTR Associates' Noel Perry.
Transportation Truck tonnage slip points to yielding economy? August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell slightly, by 1.4 percent in June from May.
Transportation Ambassador clears one of many hurdles for twin span August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - The private Ambassador Bridge has been given the nod by Canada Border Services Agency to move ahead with its application to build a twin span between Canada and the U.S.
Transportation CARB could ease reefer rules for ’03 model trucks August 1, 2014 SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board is considering easing emission standards for model-year 2003 transport refrigeration units, set to take effect Dec. 31, 2010.
Transportation Canadian exports, imports dip in June August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Both imports and exports slipped slightly in June, including shipments to the U.S., reports Stats Canada.
Transportation Mexico steps up tariffs on US goods over truck ban August 1, 2014 MEXICO CITY - The bullfight between Mexico and the U.S. took another turn Monday as Mexico announced it will increase tariffs to a total of 99 U.S. products, up from the 89 announced in March 2009.
Transportation Mexico releases expanded tariffs list August 1, 2014 MEXICO CITY - Mexican trade authorities announced that they will impose tariffs on U.S. pork, ketchup, cheeses, some fruits until the Obama administration restores a program allowing Mexican trucks into the U.S.
Transportation New transport minister reaffirms bridge offer to Michigan August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. - Canada's newly appointed transport minister says Ottawa's $550-million offer to pay for Michigan's half of a new international bridge still stands.
Transportation Illegal hazmat focus of Can-Am blitz August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Interpol reports 85 violations identified during a recent coordinated enforcement effort in New York, Michigan, and Ontario.
Transportation Can-Am land transport up 36% August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - U.S.-Canada surface transportation rose by over a third in June over the same period last year, totalling $42 billion.
Transportation Former top truck regulator joins sleep apnea test provider August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Arguably another signal that U.S. regulators are nearing a sleep apnea testing proposal, former FMCSA administrator John Hill has joined SleepSafe as a senior advisor for regulatory affairs.
