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U.S. regulators propose split-sleeper pilot study

U.S. regulators are hoping to explore more split sleeper berth options within Hours of Service rules, in a pilot program that would allow truck drivers to split 10-hour rest periods…

Freight TSI stable in November

The Freight Transportation Services Index (Freight TSI) fell 0.1% in November, dropping slightly after two consecutive monthly increases, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) said Wednesday.

Hyliion appoints Sherri Baker CFO

Hyliion has appointed Sherri Baker chief financial officer, the company announced Tuesday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, said she will succeed Greg Van…

Peel joins UN’s sustainability network

The Region of Peel has joined the United Nations’ global network of jurisdictions that pursues environment-friendly development.  Canada’s transportation hub was among four regions added last month to the UN…

Transborder truck freight up 6.9%

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trucks moved freight valued at US$67.8 billion between the U.S., Canada and Mexico in October, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) said Thursday. That was up…

Pennsylvania Turnpike toll goes up 6%

MIDDLETOWN, Penn. — A 6% toll increase has come into effect at the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The increase was approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) in July, and took effect…

CBSA reports sharp rise in truck arrivals

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country shot up 55% during the week of Dec. 21-27, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday. It said…

CBSA: Truck arrivals rose 2% last week

OTTAWA, Ont. – There was a 2% rise in the number of truck drivers entering Canada during the week of Dec. 14-20, the Canada Border Services Agency said Thursday. It…

TAT targets the root cause of trafficking

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The truckers’ group that fights human trafficking has renewed a campaign aimed at the root cause of the problem – demand for sex. In a promo of…

FMCSA streamlines CDL testing process

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is streamlining the commercial driver’s licence (CDL) testing process. On Thursday, the agency announced a final rule, which…

CargoNet: Brace for holiday theft surge

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet is calling for caution ahead of the holiday season. “Extended closures during the upcoming holidays will bring extended opportunities for cargo thieves to strike,” the…

Navistar revamps commercial business

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has restructured its entire commercial business into one integrated organization under one senior executive, the company announced Wednesday. The division is responsible for selling and servicing…

No big change in truck arrivals

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck arrivals remained steady during Dec. 7-13, with 118,825 truck drivers entering the country, the Canada Border Services Agency said Tuesday. That represents a decrease 0.43% from…

Schneider brings Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada

TORONTO, Ont. – Schneider has expanded its Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada. This month it began offering shippers inbound and outbound Canadian services, with bulk loads shipped by rail…

Increased freight, tight capacity to provide trucking tailwinds in 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Freight growth exceeded expectations in the third quarter, and the picture for 2021 is improving, according to industry forecasters from FTR. Providing a 2021 market outlook last…