Economy

PeopleNet prod wins Frost & Sullivan award

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Frost & Sullivan has recognized PeopleNet's portable onboard fleet management computer, the Tablet, with its 2011 New Product Innovation Award.

Con-way donates first-ever LTL truck to legendary truckstop

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Con-way Freight has donated "Ole Number One," a 1983 Ford CL 9000 cab-over tractor, to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum at a commemorative ceremony held.

Garden State’s tough anti-idling rules take effect

TRENTON - An anti-idling ban for pre 2007 model trucks parked in New Jersey will kick-in next week.

Hear here! New podcast lets you eavesdrop on motor-noters

TORONTO -- Ever wonder who writes these words that you're reading? nd do you ever shake your head in disbelief (or amazement) at the stuff trucking journalists

New Drive Clean test rules in Ontario reflect cleaner engines

TORONTO - Heavy duty trucks among vehicles that will require biennial emissions testing after seven years, up from the current five years.

Montreal dealer picked for Kenworth council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth Truck has named its 2011 Kenworth Service Council, which is includes Michel Nault, Kenworth Montreal, St-Laurent, Que.

Manitoba drivers honoured at “Excellence Luncheon”

WINNIPEG -The Manitoba Trucking Association honoured the top drivers in the province with the presentation of the MTA-Custom Truck Sales Industry Excellence Awards yesterday.

Carriers win awards from refiners and petroleum marketers

CALGARY -- Four carriers have been singled out by the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) for safe practices in the delivery of petroleum products in 2010.

“Outward Ho!” Canada’s business community says

MISSISSAUGA -- Most small and medium-sized business operators think Canada's deficit is too large, and the country should be putting more resources into international trade

TransForce to buy DHL Express Canada’s domestic business

MONTREAL -- TransForce Inc. has announced it intends to buy the assets of DHL Express Canada's domestic business, to boost its presence in package and courier services.

Canadian freight costs remain unchanged in February: CGFI

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- After slow growth late last year, peaking in September 2010, total freight costs in Canada have settled and remained virtually flat for three months, according to the latest statistics from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Con-way names new Exec VP and top counsel

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Con-way Inc. has named Stephen K. Krull executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.

No justification for wetlines rule: CTA

OTTAWA - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says there's no clear-cut rationale for a proposed regulation on wetlines.

Border tie-ups add $800 to sticker price: report

DETROIT -- The car industries of the U.S. and Canada are so integrated that every vehicle that rolls off the assembly line represents about seven border crossings.

MB truck technicians win top spot in Volvo fix-it competition

WINNIPEG - A trio of Manitoba service technicians placed first in the 2011 Volvo Trucks North America VISTA competition.