Vancouver Port Truckers To Vote on Deal August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, BC - Unionized container truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver agreed to vote on a deal made with labor mediator Vince Ready, who's been assigned to resolved the conflict by Transport Canada.
Cummins Recalls 25,000 Natural Gas Engines August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - Engine manufacturers Cummins and Cummins Westport are recalling 25,013 Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISLX12 G engines because of a potential issue with the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Work Truck Industry Association Opens Canadian Office August 1, 2014 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry will be opening of its first Canadian office in Ottawa, ON.
YRC Freight New President Shakes up Management August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, KS - Darren Hawkins has only been the president of trucking giant YRC Freight for a few days, but already he's reorganizing the firm's management.
Navistar Loses More Money Than Expected August 1, 2014 LISLE, IL - Truck and engine maker Navistar International lost more in the first quarter than expected.
ABF Raises Rates By 5.4 Percent August 1, 2014 FORT SMITH, AR - Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System will increase general rates and charges by 5.4 percent later this month.
UPS Buys Propane Trucks for US Fleet August 1, 2014 ATLANTA, GA - UPS bought 1,000 package delivery propane trucks and is building 50 fueling stations at UPS locations, all of which will cost around $70 million. Operations will begin by mid-2014 and be completed early next year.
Westport, Delphi Join to Advance Natural Gas Tech August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, BC - Natural Gas engine experts Westport Innovations and auto-parts giant Delphi are teaming up to advance natural gas technology.
YRC Freight Names New President August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, KS - YRC Worldwide announced that Darren Hawkins has been appointed as YRC Freight president. He will directly report to the company's CEO, James Welch.
Canada’s Top 100 Carriers August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - Looks like tough sledding ahead. However, this statistical snapshot of Canada's biggest fleets proves that Canadian carriers are, if nothing else, resilient and ready.
Ryder Offers Truck Repair On Demand August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, ON - Ryder Canada launched a new on-demand maintenance and repair service option for all private fleets and for-hire carriers, who can now opt for pay-as-you-go coverage of preventative maintenance and repair.
Used Trucks Cost More than Ever Before August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - The average price for a used Class 8 truck was higher in January 2013 than ever before, going at just over $44,000, according to a report from Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research.
Truck Registration in Canada Dropped in 2013 August 1, 2014 TORONTO - There were fewer trucks on Canadian roads in 2013 than 2012 by 5.7 percent, according to analysis of registration data from IHS Automotive, formerly known as Polk.
Vancouver Port Truckers on Strike, BCTA Clash August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, BC - A strike and protest by truckers at the Port Metro Vancouver turned from peaceful to aggressive, according to the Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition (WCSC) and the BC Trucking Association (BCTA).
DEF Prices Climb for Second Straight Month August 1, 2014 LONDON, UK - Average prices for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in both the U.S. and Canada increased for the second month in a row, after dropping steadily over the last six months.