Transit Alone Not Solution to Ontario Congestion, says Bradley August 1, 2014 TORONTO - A new transportation plan is calling for fuel tax hikes and other levies in order to put $20 billion towards transit funding in southern Ontario.
Freight Volumes Yo-Yo in April August 1, 2014 TORONTO - April's Canadian freight volumes experienced a variety of ups and downs, according to TransCore Link Logistics.
April’s Class 8 Used Truck Market Drops August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - The used class 8 truck market was down 5 percent in April, mostly due to a 33 percent contraction in the auction segment, reported ACT Research today. But there are a few other challenges.
8 Tips for Working with Shippers August 1, 2014 TORONTO - A recent meeting between the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association and the Ontario Trucking Association had shippers and carriers talking through their shared problems and challenges. And out came some tips
Trailer Orders Jump in April, Still 10% Down This Year August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - Net trailer orders in April are up 29 percent month-over-month reports ACT Research, and that's not a late April fool's joke.
Power of Love: $3M in Disaster Relief August 1, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Love's Travel Stops has donated $3 million to support immediate and long-term relief projects in the wake of destruction after a series of tornados tore through Oklahoma earlier this week.
Celadon Pushes Further in to Canada with Hyndman Acquisition August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS - Celadon Trucking Services has inked a deal to acquire Wroexter, ON-based Hyndman Transport as part of the company's plan to expand its Canadian footprint.
Navistar Quality is Back, Says Clarke August 1, 2014 Navistar now has a strong leadership team at the top, but given its difficulties over the past two years, it's clear that nothing less than 'strong' will do.
Make Your Yard Fuel Tanks Disappear August 1, 2014 RICHMOND HILL -- Ready To Roll offers new fueling option for truckers.
Carriers and Shippers Begin ‘Open and Honest’ Dialogue August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Openness and honesty: two important factors between shippers and truckers, and, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), was the tone at a recent meeting with the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA).
April Class 8 Orders Stay Strong, Cancellations at Record Low August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - For the seventh consecutive month, April's class 8 orders stayed above the 20,000 level, totaling just over 23,200 units, reported ACT Research.
Heroic Salesman Helps Nab Truck Thief August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. - Mike DeSmet, a salesman of On-Highway Trucks at Finning Canada, was able to track down a stolen truck that happened to be one of the first tractor models he ever sold.
Drop in Tonnage ‘Fits with Trends from Other Industries’ August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA. - After rising 0.9 percent in March, the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2 percent in April, the associations reported today.
Border Time Reduced With New Partnership August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS - PeopleNet, a technology company specializing in the trucking industry, has announced a new partnership with Easy Manifest that provides truckers with an easier way to prepare eManifests for a border crossing.
Navistar Scores Coup, Hires Bill Kozek August 1, 2014 LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has appointed Bill Kozek as president of the company's North America Truck and Parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to chief operating officer last month.