Economy

Put’er there

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Platooning: The 18-Wheeler Version

TORONTO, ON - Automatic communication linking on-road vehicles is closer to reality than you might think. Here's why it's a good thing.

Ottawa Truckers Rally on Champlain Bridge

OTTAWA - A dozen Ottawa-based dump trucks are expected to block part of the Champlain Bridge this morning, protesting their anger over what they say is an uneven playing field between Ontario truckers and Quebec truckers when it comes to working in each other's provinces.

Grand Theft Semi

Cargo crime's no game. You can lose a million bucks worth of freight in 90 seconds. And it's only going to get worse unless more carriers speak up.

Trucking Conditions Strong, Rate Increases on Horizon

BLOOMINGTON, IN. - Volume growth and a reduced level of productivity are expected to give rates a modest boost, FTR reported today.

Navistar Posts Loss, Notes May Orders Looking Strong

LISLE, Ill., - Navistar posted a net loss of $374 million this past quarter, but says they see a strong increase May orders.

Positive Economy Means Good News for Truck, Trailer Orders

COLUMBUS, IN - The remainder of 2013 looks to be a good one for truck and trailer orders, as well as the industry as a whole, according to Kenny Vieth, president and partner of truck market researchers ACT Research.

Canada-U.S. Freight Flows Relatively Unchanged in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Trucks carried 55.1 percent of the $54.3 billion of freight from the United States to Canada in March, according to new data from the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Vitran Goes Interline, Partners with Unnamed Carriers

TORONTO - Vitran has announced two new partnerships that it says will improve and expand its services to west coast states.

Tallman Truck Centres Hires Peterbilt, Cummins Vet

BELLEVUE, ON. - Tallman Truck Centres announced today that Ron Meredith will be their Business Development Manager for the Greater Toronto Area.

Utility Completes Vancouver HQ After 7 Year Permit Battle

DELTA, BC - It seems that permit and environmental hurdles couldn't stop Utility Trailer from expanding and building their latest warehouse in Delta, British Columbia.

A 10,000-ft. View

Does your operation measure up? Here's a chance to see how your trucks are doing compared to others in the game.

How To Stay OOS-Free This Week

GREENBELT, MD - Road Check, the North-America-wide annual safety blitz, runs next week from Tuesday, June 4 to Thursday, June 6. So get ready for 72 hours of rigorous and thorough roadside inspections.

Crash Stats Skewed Against Big Trucks

ATLANTA, GA - The number of heavy-duty truck crashes in the U.S. decreased by a factor of about 24 percent between 2000 and 2010.

New Report Shows 4-Wheelers Impact of Trucking

ARLINGTON, VA - Fleets of six or less trucks make up more than 90 percent of the American trucking industry.