Atlantic Truckers’ Ferry Costs Rise Up August 1, 2014 DIEPPE, NB - Atlantic Canada's truckers will pay more for ferry service to Newfoundland and Labrador as of April 1, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has announced.
Ryder’s Natural Gas Fleet Gets to 20 Million Green Miles August 1, 2014 MIAMI, FL - Ryder System has travelled over 20 million miles with its fleet of over 500 natural gas vehicles.
Class 8 Truck Prices Up for Second Month in a Row August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - The average selling price for Class 8 trucks reached just over $44,400 in February 2014, rising for a second month in a row and setting a new high, but the trend is expected to cool, according to ACT Research.
Does Trucking Need a Facelift? August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, KY - Trucking industry leaders announced an industry-wide image and education initiative, Trucking Moves America Forward, on Wednesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Kentucky.
DEF Prices Keep Rising August 1, 2014 LONDON, UK - U.S. and Canadian bulk DEF continued to rise in March, even as feedstock prices declined slightly, according to researchers.
TransForce Gets Green Light in $136M Takeover of Vitran August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - TransForce deal to buy less-than-truckload transportation company, Vitran, was approved under the Competition Act.
Vancouver Truckers, Port Reach Deal, End Strike August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, BC - Container truckers servicing Port Metro Vancouver are going back to work Thursday morning, ending a 28-day work strike.
Freight Cost Up For Sixth Month in a Row August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - The total cost of ground transportation continued to edge upward in January, rising by 1.6 percent since December, according to the Canadian General Freight Index.
In With the New CTA Executive Committee August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance announced the new members of their executive committee of the board of directors for 2014-16.
UPS Freight Ups Rates by 4.4 Percent August 1, 2014 ATLANTA, GA - UPS Freight is raising its general rate by 4.4 percent as of March 31.
Trucking A Step Closer to Minimum Entry Level Skills August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, ON - Driving the Future is the latest initiative by the trucking industry to address the shortage of qualified drivers. The three-year project aims to establish the benchmarks for mandatory entry-level driver training across Canada.
Wabco, SmartDrive Systems to Stand On Guard Together August 1, 2014 GRAPEVINE, TX - Wabco and SmartDrive Systems announced they're partnering up to allow Wabco to expand its fleet management solutions to commercial vehicle fleets in North America.
For Schneider, Orange is the New Orange August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, WI - Schneider National Inc.'s new modern logo, which the company unveiled Tuesday, still sports the company's hallmark orange color.
Vancouver Truckers Get Back-to-Work Bill August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, BC - On Monday afternoon, BC's provincial government introduced Bill 25, back-to-work legislation that imposes hefty fines for Unifor and any truck driver who continues to strike against Port Metro Vancouver.
Mack, Navistar, Caterpillar Recall 18,000 Trucks August 1, 2014 ALLENTOWN, PA - Mack, Navistar and Caterpillar are recalling some 18,000 trucks in total because of increased fire risks and brake problems.