Cross-border Economics preview image Cross-border Economics June 22, 2018 What are shippers and carriers doing in anticipation of NAFTA outcomes?
You may be on your own behind the wheel, but you’re not alone June 22, 2018 It’s not often the death of a celebrity – someone I obviously didn’t know personally – has an emotional effect on me, but the recent news of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide…
Saskatchewan expands wide-base tire pilot preview image Regulations Saskatchewan expands wide-base tire pilot June 22, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s single wide-base tire pilot will continue for another year, allowing trucks to increase the weight and operate on all paved national highway systems in the province.
Total highlights rapid oil change at TRP open house preview image Transportation Total highlights rapid oil change at TRP open house June 21, 2018 BOLTON, Ont. – Got 15 minutes to spare? Great. Then you can get an oil change without even leaving the comfort of your own cab. That’s the concept of the…
B.C. ups weight limit for super singles preview image Regulations B.C. ups weight limit for super singles June 21, 2018 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government has increased weight limits for single wide-base tires, approving a single-axle weight of 8,500kgs. The government says the increase will help the trucking industry…
Transportation Charity truck show in Ilderton set for July 7 June 21, 2018 ILDERTON, Ont. — A new truck show is in town to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The show, called the Carhaulers Reunions and Charity is set for July…
The many benefits of electrification preview image Sustainability The many benefits of electrification June 21, 2018 For Volvo, the advantages of electrification will not only be enjoyed by customers, but by the world at large
MTA names driving championships award winners preview image Human Resources MTA names driving championships award winners June 20, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – The winners of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) Provincial Truck Driving Championships have been announced, with four carriers boasting champion drivers. Placing first in the straight truck…
Linamar: The Power to Perform preview image Paid Linamar: The Power to Perform June 20, 2018 Linamar: Employees with the Power to Perform Linamar Transportation is the trucking division of Linamar Corporation. Operating a fleet…
Equipment Truck orders remain strong through May June 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – May’s Class 8 order activity continued trending above capacity, according to the latest data from ACT Research. There were 35,608 units booked in May. “Continuing to be…
One of the best freight markets ever continues: ATA preview image Business Management One of the best freight markets ever continues: ATA June 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.7% in May, and was 7.8% stronger than May 2017, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The ATA also revised up…
May continues record-setting year for Canadian spot market preview image Business Management May continues record-setting year for Canadian spot market June 20, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – A record-setting year for Canadian spot market load volumes continued in May, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics. May volumes were up 23% year-over-year,…
Construction on second new Alberta facility begins for Trailcon preview image Business Management Construction on second new Alberta facility begins for Trailcon June 20, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing has broken ground on a new Calgary facility, the second new location the company has begun work on in Alberta in the past couple of…
Tight labor market keeping carriers from fully cashing in on high rate environment preview image Business Management Tight labor market keeping carriers from fully cashing in on high rate environment June 20, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions for carriers remained strong in April, with the FTR Trucking Conditions Index reflecting strong freight demand and continued tightness in capacity. The index read 11.5,…
Goodyear adds long-haul steer tire to Endurance line preview image Transportation Goodyear adds long-haul steer tire to Endurance line June 20, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear rolled out its new Endurance long-haul steer tire today. The new tire — the Endurance LHS — designed with all new compounds, is the latest product…
