Economy

Atlantic Truck Show: Merry times in the Maritimes

MONCTON, N.B. - - If the streets of Moncton seemed strangely empty for a few days last week, it's because everybody was at the show: the 14th annual Atlantic Truck Show, to be specific.

7 things that make a trucker’s shower great.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. - - According to the latest research, the seven things truck drivers want most in a truck-stop shower are: Good water pressure; predictable temperature; modern fixtures; large thick towels; a sense of security., and cleanliness. Oh. Was that just six?

Trucker sings tribute song to Canucks

ABBOTSFORD -- It may not have helped the Vancouver Canucks in last night's demoralizing defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins, but a bhangra tribute song is still getting lots of play on the west-coast Punjabi station RedFM and the CBC.

Horton celebrates 60th anny

ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Leading engine cooling solutions provider, Horton Inc. is celebrating its 60th anniversary this September 2011.

Truck Show with a Heart

Truck 'n' Roll en Coeur celebrates 17th year at the fairgrounds in Huntingdon, Que. on August 19, 20 and 21.

CBSA launches eManifest info site

OTTAWA -- To help carriers and shippers prepare for eManifest requirements, the Canada Border Services Agency is offering a online presentation to help explain to transporters what is expected from them.

Obstructive roadwork could force surcharges in Montreal

MONTREAL - The president of the Quebec Truckers Association (QTA) says trucking companies may have to impose a surcharge on customers for deliveries in the Montreal region due to the closing of the Mercier Bridge.

Calgary’s new hub a humdinger

CALGARY - - CN is building a brand new 680-acre "logistics park" just northeast of Cowtown and it should be operational by 2013.

Truck sales slump in May

COLUMBUS, IND - - There were fewer class-8 trucks ordered in May than in April, but it should come as no surprise.

Meritor nearly ready to offer unique 3PL services

ATLANTA, Ga. - - Drivetrain experts Meritor are soon to be Meritor the 3PL pros. Citing a number of core competencies ...

Cnd firm named to HDAW leadership team

ORLAND PARK, Ill -- Organizers of the seventh annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW 2012) announced its new leadership team for the conference on January 23-26 2012

Manitoulin Transport opens new Alberta terminal

ACHESON, Alta. - Manitoulin Transport celebrated the opening of its new 100,000-square-foot terminal in Acheson, Alta. yesterday.

European awards now open to Canadians

OTTAWA - Canadian companies can now compete for a prestigious Safety and Innovation Award offered through the European Transport Training Association's (EuroTra).

Credit woes have eased dramatically, survey reveals

DENVER - Credit constraints that hamstrung the trucking industry in early 2009 are largely behind us now, according to the most recent survey conducted by TCP

Speedy Transport’s growth is shot in the arm for town

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- This southeastern Ontario town is turning into a major trucking hub. Already home to Kriska Transport, Prescott will likely be the site of a new 20,000-sq-ft terminal