Trailer Wizards Opens New Location in Winnipeg August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG - Trailer Wizards announced today the opening of a brand new location in Winnipeg that not only has various upgrades, but will also be bringing more jobs to the city.
Lacolle Border Crossing Slated for $47 million Upgrade August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, QC - The federal government announced yesterday that it is spending $47 million in an effort to expand and update facilities at the Lacolle Border Crossing.
Minor Increases in Fuel and Freight Costs, reports Nulogx August 1, 2014 TORONTO - According to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI), the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased marginally by .575 percent over December.
Bridge, Not Tunnels says Yako August 1, 2014 SURREY, BC - The British Columbia Trucking Association wants a bridge, not another tunnel, to replace the George Massey Tunnel. The question, however, is whether to toll the new crossing.
Local College Meets Town’s Trucking Needs August 1, 2014 CORNWALL - St. Lawrence College announced that it now accepting applications for a new one-year three-semester graduate program in Logistics, open to college and/or university graduates.
Volvo and Shell Combine on Natural Gas August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, NC. - Volvo Trucks and Shell have announced a collaboration on liquefied natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks.
Man the Sandbags, Manitoba August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG - A heavy March snowfall and an above-average snowpack with a high water content are contributing to an elevated risk of flooding.
Used Truck Market Picks Up, Age Drives Prices August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN- After what they are calling a "shaky start," ACT Research reported today that the used truck market has picked up.
Navistar Turnaround: What a Difference a Year Makes August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE - "We've got a great turnaround story," Jack Allen, Navistar's president acknowledged, "but we know we have a lot of hard work ahead of us."
Trucks for Change Gets BCTA Backing August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, BC - The BC Trucking Association announced today that it is "joining forces" with Trucks For Change Network, to help the non-profit organization's cross-country reach.
Canada-U.S. Surface Trade Rises, Vehicles Largest Commodity August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Canada and U.S. trade using surface transportation was $556.2 billion in 2012 - a 3.6 percent increase over 2011.
Truck Orders Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - Class 8 net orders rose to just over 23,000 units, reports ACT Research.
11 Memorable Lines from the Mid-America Trucking Show August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE - Hey! Can I get a quote on that?
Road Money and Border Improvements in 2013 Budget August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - There were a number of positive developments related to border and road infrastructure in the 2013 federal budget, Canadian Trucking Alliance said.
Cummins, Pete Achieve Serious Fuel Economy August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins and Peterbilt have released test results showing their demonstration tractor-trailer achieved a 54 percent increase in fuel economy