First Quarter Drop for TransForce, Softness to Persist August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - While the oilsands are still a thriving business for TransForce, the company doesn't see any drastic improvement coming from the Alberta oil fields this year.
Class 8 Orders Bound for Canada and Mexico Rise August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - March's drop in class 8 orders is a precursor to stronger demand, ACT Research reported today, especially in light of declining cancellations and rising orders for Canada and Mexico.
One truck lost; a trailer found! August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - It's been a busy week for truck criminals.
West Van Trailer Rentals Grows with Acquisition August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA - West Van Inc. became one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada yesterday after it acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers.
Navistar Gets EPA Certification for 13-Liter SCR Engine August 1, 2014 LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 13-liter heavy-duty engine with selective catalytic reduction
Moose Sensor System ‘Joke of Town’ August 1, 2014 ST.JOHN'S, NL. - one of Newfoundland's high-tech moose sensor systems has been out of order for weeks, and "now it's the joke of the town."
Trucking Conditions Improve, Needle Moves to Supply Shortage August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trucking conditions keep improving according to FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), and with new hours-of-service regs set to begin in July, that could benefit truckers.
Manitoulin Transport Moves into Moving August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton.
Fletcher Talks EOBRS, Infrastructure, and Driver Shortage with CTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - Minister of State for Transport Steven Fletcher dropped by the Canadian Trucking Alliance's (CTA) annual spring retreat to talk highway infrastructure, EOBRs, and reducing the "regulatory burden" on the industry.
Metrolinx Transportation Plan Needs Work, says Bradley August 1, 2014 TORONTO - While Bradley praised the government on putting transportation as a priority, he's asking whether it is fair revenue collected from truckers should go to funding transit.
Vitran’s Temp Guy From Storied Transport Family August 1, 2014 TORONTO - The new interim President of Vitran has a surname long associated with Canadian transportation, but it has more to do with air than with airbrakes.
Vitran’s Gaetz Resigns, Deluce Appointed Interim CEO August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Rick Gaetz has resigned from the position of president and CEO of Vitran. He will be temporarily replaced by longtime board member Bill Deluce, Vitran's chairman.
FortisBC Pushes Natural Gas Adoption with Incentive Program August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, BC - How's this for incentive? FortisBC is providing companies with up to 75 percent of the incremental costs of converting their fleets to CNG.
March Medium-Duty Orders Down, But Still ‘Solid’ Month August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - March's medium duty class 5-7 net orders were down month-over-month and year-over-year, reported ACT Research, but were still the fourth best in the past 20 months.
March Class 8 Orders Drop, Next Few Months ‘Critical’ August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN - Preliminary numbers on March class 8 orders are showing a 4 percent drop from February, FTR Associates reported today.