YRC heading back to black? But capacity cuts continue August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- While some U.S. truckers are looking to expand capacity as economy improves, LTL giant YRC Worldwide's reaction appears to be the opposite.
Canadian capacity utilization continues to increase August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- For the third consecutive quarter, Canadian industries increased their production capacity.
Ontario minister says modal shift isn’t government decision August 1, 2014 HAMILTON, Ont. -- The deputy minister of Ontario's Ministry of Transportation says the province should not be steering shippers toward one transportation mode or another.
MitFuso has new boss for NA ops August 1, 2014 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus has named Todd Bloom as the new president and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America.
HD truck orders three-peat monthly gain August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - Net orders for heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles increased 84 percent in May 2010 compared to the same month last year, according to ACT Research Co.
Express delivery biz bellwether for recovery: Purolator boss August 1, 2014 HAMILTON, Ont. -- The interim president and CEO of Purolator says the express delivery industry is seeing encouraging signs of a strengthening economy.
Navistar pumping out MaxxForce 13s August 1, 2014 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Navistar's engine plant in Huntsville, Alabama, has kicked into a higher gear by building more than 70 International MaxxForce 13 engines a day.
Trailer orders continue upward trend August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - Commercial trailer net orders were up 59 percent in May from the prior year month, continuing a healthy rebound from a very weak 2009, according to ACT Research.
Freight shortage leading to unlikely alliance August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- A transportation research and consulting firm says the search for freight has turned LTL trucking companies and third-party logistics providers into unlikely allies.
Ontario truckers should high-five HST: Bradley August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Consumers might not like the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), but it's good for trucking; it's good for competitiveness and it's good tax policy.
Daimler Trucks ramps up production August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America will recall 540 workers to three of its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, the company announced.
Navistar trucks gets top marks in J.D. Power survey August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar International heavy duty trucks ranked the highest in customer satisfaction in the Vocational Truck and Dealer Service segments
New truck honeymoon over in about 9 months: survey August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- It takes less than a year for the shine to come off of a new truck, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.
Cost of truckload up, LTL flattish August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased in April.
New digs triple capacity for TST Overland western ops August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- TransForce says it has purchased a new 52-door cross-dock terminal in Calgary to support the growth of its TST Overland Express subsidiary in western Canada.