Do RFPs support carrier-shipper relationships?

The dreaded request for proposal (RFP) was a hot topic of debate at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 16 at the International Centre.

Hyundai offers first peek at hydrogen-electric truck concept

Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune ATLANTA, Ga. – Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled the first peek at its concept for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck, to be known as HDC-6 Neptune.

Video: 2020 economic outlook for fleets and shippers

TORONTO, Ont. -- The economic pendulum has swung when it comes to setting trucking rates. Carriers are giving up some of the gains secured last year, particularly in the spot market. But other factors will continue to place pressure on rates in the year to come. Here were some of the related insights shared during the Surface Transportation Summit's presentation on the 2020 economic outlook.

Congestion noticeably worse in past year: survey

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian truckers are reporting that traffic congestion is noticeably worse than it was a year ago, and about one in three have missed a scheduled appointment in the last month because of it.

Caron’s McJannet named HR Leader

Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet has been named HR Leader of the Year. TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has named Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet as HR Leader of…

Marijuana is legal, but CTA wants comprehensive tests for truck drivers

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is repeating its call for the federal government to implement a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program for workers in safety-sensitive positions.

CVSA names new president, executive committee

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) — an organization that oversees commercial vehicle enforcement initiatives across North America — has named its latest executive committee. Sergeant John…

Last chance to register for Surface Transportation Summit

TORONTO, Ont. – The annual Surface Transportation Summit returns on Oct. 16, and there’s one final chance to register – and even save money in the process. The conference, hosted…

Prometeon unveils Nextroad tire lineup

Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions has unveiled its Nextroad brand of tires to support regional applications.

Thunder Bay truck route vote delayed — again

TORONTO, Ont. – Thunder Bay, Ont. has once again delayed a vote on a contested truck route, postponing a related vote that was set for this week and will…

Cummins X12, Endurant in 116-inch Cascadia

The Freightliner Cascadia 116-inch BBC day cab can now be spec’d with the Cummins X12 engine and the Eaton Cummins Endurant Transmission as part of an Integrated Power package.

116-in Cascadia day cab gets X12, Endurant

The Freightliner Cascadia 116-inch BBC day cab can now be spec’d with the Cummins X12 engine and the Eaton Cummins Endurant Transmission as part of an Integrated Power package.

Mack adds Anthem fairing, ELD

Mack is adding an extended chassis fairing with integrated step to its Anthem, which the company says will improve fuel economy by an additional 0.5%.

Volvo integrating Geotab ELD

Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with Geotab to integrate an electronic logging device (ELD) into Volvo trucks.

Protect immigration, but crack down on non-compliance: CTA

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is advocating for steps to better protect immigrant truck drivers, following a Globe and Mail investigation into the way immigration…