Feds Commit $19.9 million for Deltaport Overpass August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - The federal government announced last week that it will contribute up to $19.9 million to a $45-million overpass Port Metro Vancouver's Deltaport Terminal.
January Class 8 Orders Rise, But Still ‘Weak Start’ says FTR August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN. - Class 8 preliminary truck net orders rose 7 percent over December, FTR Associates reported today. Year-over-year, however, orders are down 11 percent
Shippers See Fuel and Freight Costs Decrease in November August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Average fuel surcharges saw a slight decrease in November, reports Nulogx, the first decrease since July 2012.
Canadian Freight Index Drops in December, TransCore reports August 1, 2014 TORONTO - TransCore's Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index closed 2012 with December freight volumes down for both year-over-year and month-over-month by 16 percent.
2013 Outlook Unclear for Ontario Truckers: Survey August 1, 2014 TORONTO - The Ontario Trucking Association's 1Q13 Business Survey is pointing to a divide in market conditions, further muddying the outlook for 2013.
Used Truck Sales Mixed, Trailer Orders Close 2012 Strong August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - According to two reports released by ACT Research today, the wholesale market was the only segment to grow in the used truck arena, while trailer orders closed 2012 on a high note.
December Shows Tonnage Gain, Sluggishness Expected in Q1 August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8 percent in December after November's 3.9 percent increase, but it wasn't enough to make 2012 anything to celebrate.
Survey Says Carriers Hesitant to Invest in Equipment August 1, 2014 CHATTANOOGA, TN. - To invest or not to invest, that's the question for carriers in 2013, says Transport Capital Partners.
Shippers Conditions Index Drops, Pointing to 2013 Environment August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR's Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell marginally in November to -5.3, a precursor to 2013's rate environment, says FTR.
Mullen Spending on Equipment to Stay Competitive August 1, 2014 OKOTOKS, AB. - Mullen Group announced yesterday its capital budget for 2013, setting the predicted spend at $80 million, most of which will go to new trucks, trailers and specialized equipment.
Westcan Appoints Grant to CEO, Kenny Moves to Board August 1, 2014 EDMONTON - Westcan has appointed Grant Mitchell to President and CEO of the RTL Westcan Group of Companies, the company announced this week.
Supply Chain Association Backs Trucks for Change August 1, 2014 MARKHAM, ON - Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada (SCL) has thrown its weight behind the non-profit Trucks for Change Network.
B.C. Lumber Truckers See Brighter Times Ahead August 1, 2014 VICTORIA - The Americans are building more homes and Canadian west coast lumber is fetching its highest price since 2005. That means demand for workers, equipment, and trucks.
TransForce Acquires Texas-based Courier Company August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - TransForce has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire all the shares of Texas-based Velocity Express.
Michelin Invests in Waterville Tire Manufacturing Plant August 1, 2014 WATERVILLE, NS. - Michelin is investing $73 million in its Waterville truck tire plant, the company announced today.