Transportation Canadian shipping costs rose in May: CGFI July 26, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 0.5% in May, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) from Nulogx. The base rate was…
Where’s my refund? July 26, 2018 It’s hard to get excited about a tax refund. It means that somewhere along the way you paid more than you owe – and the government never says thanks for…
Mullen reports record trucking/logistics revenue preview image Business Management Mullen reports record trucking/logistics revenue July 26, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported record revenue for its trucking/logistics segment in the second quarter, up 19.8% year-over-year to $219.4 million. Its total revenue was $295.7 million, an increase…
Equipment Research points to hydrogen electric trucks as best option for the future July 25, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – A research group from the University of Calgary believes the future of freight in Alberta will be heavily reliant on the use of hydrogen fuel cell electric…
Canadian spot market remains strong in Q2 preview image Business Management Canadian spot market remains strong in Q2 July 25, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes through the first half of 2018 were up 43% over the same six months in 2017, according to TransCore Link Logistics’ Freight…
CTA lauds premiers calling for consistent ELD regulations preview image Regulations CTA lauds premiers calling for consistent ELD regulations July 25, 2018 SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding Canada’s premiers on their efforts to reduce trade barriers and tackle issues important to trucking. The country’s first ministers…
Wabco opens new Customer Care Center preview image Equipment Wabco opens new Customer Care Center July 25, 2018 AUBURN HILLS Mich. – Wabco has opened its first North America Customer Care Center, which will support all the products the company offers here. The company says it has significantly…
ITI introduces immediate incident-based training preview image Software, Video ITI introduces immediate incident-based training July 25, 2018 Vancouver, Wash. – Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI) is hoping to give fleets a rapid response tool for post-incident driver coaching. The online training solutions company is introducing a new library…
TRP releases new king pin kits preview image Other TRP releases new king pin kits July 25, 2018 RENTON, Wash. — Deeper grease grooves for longer wear are a key feature of new line of No-Ream King Pin Kits being released by TRP. The company says the…
Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear preview image Tires/Wheels Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear July 25, 2018 AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has two new tire models designed to put money back into the hands of fleets. The new wide-base tires for long-haul…
Eric Vaillancourt named Stemco president preview image Transportation Eric Vaillancourt named Stemco president July 25, 2018 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco announced today that it has hired Eric Vaillancourt as its new president. Vaillancourt Vaillancourt joins Stemco with more than 30 years of experience in various industries.
Volvo brings natural gas to the VNL 300 daycab preview image Volvo brings natural gas to the VNL 300 daycab July 24, 2018 Volvo VNL 300 Daycab GREENSBORO, N.C. — Regional haulers aiming to leave less of an environmental footprint can now get the new Volvo VNL 300 daycab with a…
Truck tonnage to remain at “very high levels”: ATA preview image Transportation Truck tonnage to remain at “very high levels”: ATA July 24, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage dipped 0.4% in June, but was up 7.8% year-over-year. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported the y-o-y gain was higher than the 7.4%…
Navistar standardizes Dana Spicer single drive axles preview image Trucks Navistar standardizes Dana Spicer single drive axles July 24, 2018 Navistar has made Dana Spicer single drive axles standard on its MV Series medium-duty trucks. It will include the Dana Spicer S110, S130, S140, S170, and S190 models, as well…
Transportation Results for second leg of Healthy Fleet Challenge July 24, 2018 LONDON, Ont. — The second leg of the 2018 Healthy Fleet Challenge has come to an end, and the results are in! Participants saw incredible results, according to organizers, with…
