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More than 20 trucking firms make 2017 Profit 500 list

TORONTO, Ont. — A total of 21 transportation and logistics firms were listed by Canadian Business and Profit’s annual Profit 500 list which ranks Canada’s fastest growing companies. The list ranks Canadian businesses by…

Trucking volumes improve for eighth month in a row: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest data released by ACT Research, August’s freight volume reading advanced to 67.0. August’s freight reading represents an almost 10 point jump above July and…

Winners crowned in Navistar Technician Rodeo

  LISLE, Ill. –Winners were crowned recently at this year’s Navistar Technician Rodeo, which features the company’s best commercial truck and bus technicians going head-to-head. Nathan Reed of RWC International…

Mack Pinnacle, Granite models get an update

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Mack Granite and Pinnacle models will benefit from design enhancements making their debut in the all-new Mack Anthem highway tractor. The new look Mack Pinnacle.

Mack introduces Anthem highway model

New model strikes balance between traditional Mack styling, aerodynamics

AMTA partnership aims to help bring missing children home

CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help increase the scope of the organization. “When it comes…

Mack unveils Anthem highway tractor

ALLENTOWN, PA – Mack was singing the praises of its newest offering last night, officially unveiling the Anthem highway tractor – a truck complete with its own theme song.

Load volumes break records in August

TORONTO, ON - Canadian load volumes were the highest ever recorded for any August reports TransCore Link Logistics. The company says August 2017 saw a 12% increase month-over-month, from load volumes in July, but the month also shattered records set for the highest August values, with a 26% increase over August 2011.

Trimble acquires 10-4 Systems

SUNNYVALE, CA - Trimble has acquired shipping and transportation technology company 10-4 Systems. Trimble, owner of telematics providers like TMW and PeopleNet, announced today their acquisition of the privately held company that offers shipment visibility to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers.

CTEA conference looks to the future

WINDOSR, ON - From the future of carbon pricing to the latest in trailer manufacturing, the 2017 Canadian Transportation Equipment Association's (CTEA) annual conference and trade fair is looking forward with optimism. Called "Up the Ante: Innovate!," the 54th annual manufacturers conference is being held at Caesar's Windsor Oct. 23-25, and is being billed as a place for members, vocational truck manufacturers, their dealers, suppliers, and service providers to network.

Hurricane clean-up will include brake systems

ELYRIA, OH - The rain has stopped in many areas and the sun is out, but the clean-up is just beginning. For those drivers and fleets with trucks that took on water during recent Category 4 and 5 hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it's important that clean-up includes taking steps to ensure brake components are checked and cleaned or replaced.

Kenworth, PACCAR, DAF join SuperTruck II

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth and PACCAR, along with DAF Trucks NV, are forming a super team to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SuperTruck II program. The companies announced their collaboration to join in on the DOE project to develop freight-efficient technologies, this week. Other partners include Eaton, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Mississippi State University, and AVL.

Bison driver recognized as Highway Angel

WINNIPEG, Man. – A Bison Transport driver has been recognized as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for assisting another driver who had been struck by vehicle on the…

Hurricanes estimated to cost U.S. GDP .5%

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will likely end up costing the U.S. GDP close to 0.5% in the third quarters, estimates FTR’s Noel Perry. Although it’s too early…

CTA calls on industry to fight proposed tax changes

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code.