Canadian Freight Index Settles Down August 1, 2014 TORONTO - TransCore's Canadian Freight Index settled back down in February after January's record high.
Shippers Condition Index Keeps Falling, reports FTR August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN. - FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for January dropped two points, reflecting the "deteriorating conditions for shippers in the early months of 2013," FTR said today.
Tonnage Up for Fourth Straight Month August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA. - February marked the fourth straight month of increases for the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. That hasn't happened since 2011
Manitoulin Acquires Alberta Packaging Company August 1, 2014 EDMONTON - Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Cratex Industrires Ltd., the company announced today.
Hino Expands Southern Ontario Dealer Network August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA - Four new Hino dealerships are opening in Southern Ontario, Hino Motors announced today.
Trucking Conditions Improve, Year Looks Positive, says FTR August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN. - FTR expects conditions to stay strong through 2014, allowing trucking companies to raise rates.
Under-ride Guards Better in Canada? August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - IIHS report says trailer guards work in most crashes but sometimes leave four-wheelers at risk.
BC Truck Book Named as Finalist for Big Prize August 1, 2014 Book about the history of trucking in BC is in line for a big booksellers' award.
Canada and US Agree to New Cargo Pilot August 1, 2014 Canada and the US just took some steps towards making crossing the border easier
Volvo Taps Telogis and Trimble for Deeper Telematics August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, NC. - Volvo Trucks North America has announced a memorandum of agreement with both Telogis and Trimble, the company announced late today.
Freightliner Says ‘No More Finger Pointing’ August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - Freightliner wants to "get rid of the finger pointing" that happens between upfitters and the OEM when something goes wrong with one of their trucks.
February Class 8 Orders Best in 13 Months August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - North America heavy duty GVW Class 8 preliminary net orders for February rose to their highest reading since January 2012, ACT Research reported yesterday.
PeopleNet and Drivewyze Team Up August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS - Drivewyze and PeopleNet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and entered into a collaborative business relationship.
Hard Work, Stable Relationships Nets Ayr Award August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, NB - Purolator has awarded Ayr Motor Express "2012 Long-Haul Carrier of the Year," AYR announced today.
Ground Transportation Costs Lower in 2012 Than 2011 August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Despite an uptick in the cost of ground transportation in December, 2012 was a cheaper year than 2011 for shippers.