Forestry sector’s truckers face growing challenges preview image Forestry sector’s truckers face growing challenges April 5, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s forestry sector is worth an estimated $20 billion a year, but those who haul logs from the forest to sawmill are experiencing the weight of factors from wildfires to lumber tariffs.
Equipment Class 8 truck orders continue to slide April 4, 2019 Preliminary orders for Class 8 trucks came in at 15,200 units in March, according to FTR, marking the lowest March for orders since 2010. Orders were down 8% from February…
Uber Freight bypasses Canada in international expansion preview image Uber Freight bypasses Canada in international expansion April 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Uber Freight is coming. To Europe. The load matching service proved it has international expansion plans, but it bypassed Canada along the way.
Business Management Trimac buys Gibson Energy’s trucking business April 2, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Trimac has announced it has agreed to purchase Gibson Energy’s trucking business. Trimac says the purchase expands is bulk transportation services, as Gibson has a large presence…
Business Management TFI International expands U.S. specialized division April 2, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has announced its purchase of specialized transport provider Aulick Leasing, and its tank trailer manufacturing affiliate, ShirAul. The company says the acquisition, combined with its…
Day & Ross expands U.S. operations preview image Transportation Day & Ross expands U.S. operations April 2, 2019 HARTLAND, N.B. – Day & Ross has expanded its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of A&S Kinard and Buckler Transport. The acquisition makes Day & Ross one of the top…
Daimler acquires Torc stake in autonomous truck journey preview image Daimler acquires Torc stake in autonomous truck journey March 29, 2019 BLACKSBURG, Va. – Daimler Trucks and Buses is building on its commitment to developing Level 4 autonomous trucks by acquiring a majority stake in U.S.-based Torc Robotics.
UPDATED: Diesel prices rise, carbon tax questions remain preview image UPDATED: Diesel prices rise, carbon tax questions remain March 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Federal carbon taxes were tacked onto fuel prices in four provinces April 1 – and they came with the threat of a $2,000 fine for affected carriers who failed to register with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Infrastructure Notley commits to increasing road network for large and oversized loads March 27, 2019 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – In the midst of a provincial election, NDP leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend $1.4 billion to expand road in Alberta that can handle large…
Business Management Shippers Conditions Index reflects balanced freight market March 27, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reflected a balanced freight market, FTR reported. The 1.4 reading was slightly lower than December’s 1.8, but remained in positive territory…
Aftermarket parts sales growth slowing preview image Transportation Aftermarket parts sales growth slowing March 27, 2019 MANHASSET, N.Y. – Aftermarket parts sales are expected to slow in the coming months, according to the latest reading from CMVC’s Parts Aftermarket Leading Retail Sales Indicator (PLI). The PLI…
Business Management CN finalizes TransX acquisition March 22, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – CN has announced it has closed its acquisition of The TransX Group of Companies. The deal was first announced on Oct. 30, 2018. “We are pleased to…
Equipment Nikola acquires 400 acres for truck manufacturing plant March 22, 2019 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Motor Company says it has acquired 400 acres of property in Arizona, where it will manufacture its Class 8 hydrogen-electric trucks. “When we set out to…
Paccar Parts unveils new Canadian distribution center preview image Paccar Parts unveils new Canadian distribution center March 21, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Paccar Parts celebrated the opening of its new Toronto-area distribution center on March 20 with an event for 250 dealers, customers and suppliers. The 160,000-square-foot facility…
Search for truck drivers should include youth, urban centers, military: Spear preview image Transportation Search for truck drivers should include youth, urban centers, military: Spear March 20, 2019 ATA president Chris Spear delivered his state of the industry address to the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council. ATLANTA, Ga. – When American Trucking Associations president Chris…
