Container shipping growth expected to plateau August 1, 2014 NEWARK, N.J. -- North America's peak shipping season typically runs in the Fall months, but as volumes have steadily increased throughout the year have we already seen the top?
Manufacturing activity stays level August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - Canadian manufacturing barely rose in June, edging up slightly by 0.1 percent to $44.8 billion in June.
It’s the Wabash Cannonball August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Just like the train in the legendary "Wabash Cannonball" country classic, this continent's largest publicly-traded dry van maker is back in the game, with a jingle rumble roar.
TransCore’s freight index continues to rise above 2009 August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Despite a drop in freight volume from June to July, TransCore's Canadian Freight Index showed a 53 percent increase year-over-year from July 2009 to July 2010.
Canada’s truckers turn a profit to end 2009 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Margins may have been slimmer than owners may have liked but Canada's trucking community turned a profit during the fourth quarter of 2009.
Yokohama Canada names new president August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. - Eric Dedoyard has been tapped by Yokohama Tire Canada to spearhead regional sales growth as president of the company's Canadian operations.
China ports gain prominence in recession August 1, 2014 NEWARK, N.J. -- Only two of the top 15 ports weathered the worst year ever in container shipping and - surprise - they're both in China.
Chemical shippers call for rail improvements August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) says logistics and transportation infrastructure concerns are among the threats to the competitiveness of the chemicals industry.
Trailer orders remain strong despite July dip August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - On the heels of a similar trend in heavy-duty truck sales, trailer orders fell slightly in July from the previous month, although sales were still much higher than last year.
US truck tonnage recovered in July August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Following a small dip in June, the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index climbed back up in July.
SCL endorses ’empty miles’ program August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) says the VICS Empty Miles service will help drive transportation cost efficiencies and support the sustainability efforts of its members.
The President’s Choice: Loblaw rolls out first HD hybrid August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Loblaw introduced to its southern Ontario routes the first class 8 hybrid in Canada.
Former Daimler exec to lead WheelTime Network August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The WheelTime Network, a truck care and service network with 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada, announced the appointment of Mike Delaney as president and CEO.
Used truck sales set record first half 2010 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used commercial truck sales were off 20 percent in July compared to June, but unit sales were up year-over year and are still running 43 percent above 2009 on a year-to-date basis, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).
Great Dane’s AdvantEDGE enters next phase August 1, 2014 SAVANNAH, Ga. -- After launching in February, Great Dane's AdvantEDGE national account parts and service program is now open for Canadian and U.S. fleet customer enrollments.