Greatwide taps Canadian broker to lead Gallop

TORONTO -- Greatwide Logistics Services selected Andrew Johnson vice president of its subsidiary, Gallop Logistics.

VanPort breaks freight record in 2010

VANCOUVER -- Good 'ol Canadian commodities helped Port Metro Vancouver achieve record-breaking volumes in key sectors last year.

XATA taps new COO

MINNEAPOLIS -- XATA Corp. announced that David Gagne has been promoted to chief operating officer. He will report to Jay Coughlan, XATA's chairman and chief executive officer.

Toronto Transport Club names new treasurer

TORONTO -- The board of The Toronto Transportation Club announced that Denise Cardy will be the new Club Secretary Treasurer, effective February 1, 2011.

Halifax Harbour tolls going up

DARTMOUTH, N.S. - While tolls on Halifax Harbour Bridges' haven't gone up in a few years, truckers and travelers say that a recent hike is significant.

XM finally gets Sirius in Canada

TORONTO -- Attention XM Satellite radio customers. Soon you'll get Howard Stern into your trucks. And Sirius subscribers will get NHL games.

Bostrom Seating sold

NEW ALBANY, Ohio - Commercial vehicle seat supplier Bostrom Seating has been sold to Commercial Vehicle Group

FedEx expands LTL offerings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After announcing a merger of its LTL offerings last fall, FedEx Freight rolled out its unified less-than-truckload network, offering customers the choice of two levels of service from a single company.

November numbers show 15.5% rise in NAFTA surface trade

WASHINGTON -- Recently released surface trade figures between the three members of the North American Free Trade Agreement showed a 15.5% rise in value in November 2010, compared to November 2009.

Niagara bridge work complete

QUEENSTON, Ont. - The construction work on the central plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge has finally wrapped up.

Bubba the tow-truck guy needs your vote

SEATTLE -- Bubba Peters is on the hustle and wants your support.

The CTEA is Getting SPIFfy!!

The CTEA, from day one, has been working very closely with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) on the Safe, Productive, Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) vehicles project. Essentially, this project provides for Vehicle Weights and Dimensions reform in Ontario. And it came to a conclusion, with Phase 4, the final inclusion of trucks, buses and full/pony trailers, January 1, 2011.

Volvo searching for NA’s safest fleets

TORONTO - Volvo trucks is looking to bestow an award on two North American fleets for their commitment to safety.

TransCore: flatbed up, reefer stable

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Truck load freight continues to increase for flatbeds while freight availability remained stable for refrigerated and dry vans, compared to last week

Transponders need not be replaced: CBP

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it has noticed an alarming rise in the number of cross-border transponder replacements being requested.