BCTA presents trucking ‘wish list’ for the future August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- The BCTA is hoping that over the next 20 years highway infrastructure is vastly improved and accommodates LCVs, most commercial trucks will be running on LNG, and regional rules governing trucks will be more consistent.
Supply side slows used truck sales August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following a strong first half of 2010, the North American used truck market has lost some momentum.
Rumored TransForce bid for Dynamex topped August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Same-day delivery and logistics provider Dynamex says that it has accepted an increased offer to be acquired by an affiliate of Greenbriar Equity Group (DashNow) for a price of $24 per share, or about $237.8 million.
Vitran division headed to new frontier August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Canadian LTL giant Vitran Corp. has sold its U.S. same-day truckload subsidiary, Frontier Transport, to Online Transport of Indianapolis for about $5 million.
The return of the peak shipping season August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Truckers, it seems, are back on Santa's "nice" list as they've noticed the first holiday peak shipping season in several years.
Fuel efficiency affects truck satisfaction: JD Power August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Fuel mileage differences among medium-duty trucks could mean savings of more than $2,000 per truck per year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates.
Carriers bullish on freight volumes for 2011 August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Two thirds of U.S. carriers expect freight volumes to increase over the next year, according to the latest survey from Transport Capital Partners, LLC (TCP).
HD truck orders highest in four years August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. - There's little question that more trucks are set to roll out onto North American highways than we've seen in the last two years.
Freight economy index pointing up, but growth still weak August 1, 2014 LOS ANGELES -- A U.S. economic index based on diesel fuel purchases showed some modest improvement after several consecutive months of decline.
Mystery bidder (ahem, TFI?) for Dynamex takes another swing August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Dynamex's secret admirer isn't giving up on trying to acquire the North American same-day delivery and logistics provider without a fight.
Truck demand to forge through headwinds in late ’11-12 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - The forecast for commercial vehicle sales looks strong as the freight segments of the economy continue to display signs of stability and growth, say truck market experts at ACT Research Co.
Dynamex deal expands TransForce’s courier footprint August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - It was one of the worst kept secretes in trucking, but when the dust settled it was TransForce that came away with Dynamex, a major North American same-day delivery and logistics provider, based in Dallas.
ABF loses lawsuit against rival YRC August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - A lawsuit that tried to block a recent labor concession agreement between struggling LTL carrier YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters was thrown out by a federal judge.
Heart of manufacturing sector beating: StatsCan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- That uptick you noticed in the economy? It's real. Statistics Canada reports that manufacturing sales across the country were up in October.
Kriska to buy JMS Transportation August 1, 2014 PRESCOTT, Ont. - Kriska Transportation, a 375-truck carrier based in this eastern Ontario border town, has just announced that it's buying JMS Transportation, a 30-truck fleet operating out of Point Edward, Ont.