Global trade poised for growth August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Growth in world trade by all modes of transportation in the next two years will quickly make up for the losses of last year according to the latest forecast from IHS Global Insight.
Survey indicates solid trailer orders through ’10 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Half of the fleets responding to a recent survey say they plan to place orders for trailers before the end of 2010.
“Relative stability” is the best you can hope for: Bedard August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- If the word of the boss at Canada's biggest carrier is anything to go by, you can expect to see some improvements in the industry later this year.
Carrier optimism may be peaking August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- A record number of Ontario carriers are optimistic about prospects for the trucking industry, but it's only a slight uptick from the second quarter.
YRC slowly climbing out of hole; reports narrower loss August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Troubled LTL giant YRC Worldwide's quarterly losses continue to shrink and its president insists that "operating momentum" would continue to drive improvements.
Meritor reports solid sales, divestment of body biz August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. - ArvinMeritor says it is selling its body systems business for $35 million.
Fleets in shopping mood August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Fleets in are becoming increasingly optimistic about buying new iron in the next few months, according to the Third Quarter 2010 Fleet Sentiment Report Equipment Buying Index by CK Commercial Vehicle Research.
Have rate increases peaked? August 1, 2014 NEWARK, N.J. -- Ocean shipping rates have flattened out in recent weeks and that may presage a tougher market for price increases for trucking companies that are seeking to recover from the weak demand of the past two years.
NHTSA nearing truck rollover prevention rule August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Mandatory stability control systems for highway trucks could prevent nearly 3,500 rollover-related accidents and save over 100 lives a year, the National Transportation Safety Board heard this week.
Incentives to spur NA hybrid truck market August 1, 2014 TORONTO - The number of hybrid trucks produced in North America will multiply by 50 times over the next six year, according to the latest study by Frost & Sullivan.
Cnd truckload rate growth pulls back August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Canadian shippers paid higher truck rates in May, although the pace of rising costs has started to slow down.
Study illuminates aluminum savings on trucks August 1, 2014 CHICAGO - Heavy truck and trailer makers could save customers fuel and increase payload by as much 3,000 pounds from a combo unit by switching to high strength, low-weight aluminum.
Canuck to head up Eaton’s sales & marketing dept August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, Ohio - Eaton Corp. has named Steve Boccadoro as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Registrations up for all truck classes August 1, 2014 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Year-over-year new commercial vehicle registrations are up for the third straight month - the first time since 2007 that has happened.
Yanke gets Fresh in Saskatchewan August 1, 2014 SASKATOON -- Aero Delivery, a 60-year-old Saskatchewan carrier (and part of the Yanke Group since 2004) has picked up Saskatoon Fresh Pack and Fresh Ice Pack Makers, lock stock and ice-barrel.