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TransCore helps raise more than $300k for charities

TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics hosted its 19th annual conference and charity golf tournament last week and to date has raised more than $300,000 for SickKids and other children’s…

Trailer orders exceeding expectations: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – June net trailer orders totaled 20,375 units, up more than 50% year-over-year and 14% better than May, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research. “Net orders have…

ELD file checker is now online

WASHINGTON, DC -- One of the barriers to the quick adoption of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) has been the question of how - or when - users can be certain that the mandated devices will be able to electronically transfer data files of Records Of Duty Status for law enforcement officials who use portable computers.

U.S. trailer orders, production rise

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net orders for U.S. trailers exceeded expectations -- reaching 18,900 units in June, FTR reports. That marks an increase of 12% over May and 58% above June 2016.

Transcore pushes past $300K for charity

WOODBRIDGE, ON - TransCore Link Logistics has raised more than $300,000 for the SickKids Foundation and other children's charities - reaching the benchmark after its 19th annual golf tournament.

Design work begins on Highway 17 parking

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has begun to work on the detailed design and environmental assessment for a rest area on Highway 17, about 1.3 kilometers from the Manitoba border, the Ontario Trucking Association reports.

Southern Alberta expo aims to shed light on industry

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The third annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair went off without a hitch July 15, with Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman opening the event highlighting how…

U.S. trucking volumes improving: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking volumes in the U.S. hit their highest levels since March 2014, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. June marked the sixth consecutive month of…

Sponsorship opportunities available for upcoming CITT golf tournament

TORONTO,  Ont. — The CITT Toronto Area Council is hosting its 7th annual golf tournament on July 27 at Nobelton Lakes Golf Course and time is running out to sponsor…

Lytx opens new Canadian office, R&D lab

MARKHAM, Ont. – DriveCam maker Lytx has announced its move into a new facility in Markham, Ont. The company is moving its local hardware and software development teams into a…

MTO outlines northern Ontario rest areas in need of improvement

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) recently released a draft strategy to help guide transportation policies…

TDG regulations updated

TORONTO, ON - Canada has published changes to Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations, more closely aligning them with standards set by the U.S. and the United Nations.

Truckload volumes on rise in U.S.: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, IN – June’s for-hire truck volumes in the U.S. were up for the sixth consecutive month and reached the highest level since March 2014, according to ACT Research‘s…

Lytx opens R&D site north of Toronto

MARKHAM, ON - Video telematics manufacturer Lytx has opened a new research and development facility just north of Toronto.

Jardine Transport acquires R.E.M.

DARTMOUTH, NS -- Jardine Transport has purchased Saint Stephen, New Brunswick-based R.E.M Transport. R.E.M. was established in 1973 and currently operates a fleet of more than 50 power units and 60 trailers throughout most of Canada and the United States. The company has approximately 70 employees. "This is a strategically important transaction for Jardine. The acquisition adds scale to our existing operations and increases network density, which will result in improved overall efficiency" said Dean Cull, chairman of Jardine Transport.