Volumes Rebound 24 Percent, reports TransCore

TORONTO - TransCore reported a sizable 24 percent month-over-month volume increase in February.

Trucking Challenges Lead to Opportunity, says Navistar’s Allen

BANFF, AB. - Fuel prices, drivers, regulations, and hardware issues: the trucking industry has no shortage of challenges these days, said Navistar COO Jack Allen to AMTA members.

Transportation Acquisitions Drop Year Over Year

NEW YORK - The first three months of 2013 have seen a total of 35 acquisitions and mergers in the transportation and logistics sector, according to PwC, a decrease from the same period last year.

Cost Management Before Rate Hikes, OTA says to WSIB

TORONTO - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants WSIB to address its expenses and administrative flaws before implementing any rate hikes.

National Truck League, Zurich Bring New Travel Insurance Plan

LONDON, ON. - National Truck League Insurance Solutions (NTL) and Zurich Canada have partnered to bring a new travel medical emergency insurance plan for their clients.

Shipper’s Index Drops, FTR Warns of ‘Prolonged Difficulties’

BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR Associates reported this week that its Shippers Conditions Index fell once again in February, bringing the current reading to -9.5. And they expect 2013 to get much worse.

Freight Index Up, But Housing, Energy Not Enough to Keep it Growing

ARLINGTON, VA. - The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased a slight 0.9 percent in March. That's coming after a 0.7 percent decrease in February, the only month in the last five that recorded a drop.

Dolyniuk and Shaw Warn of Flooding Cost, Stress Re-Built Highway

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) gave shippers and consumers a heads up today that, once again, delays and prices could increase due to flooding.

Traffic Index Names 10 Worst Jams in North America

VANCOUVER -- Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are among the worst congested cities in North America, a new study proves.

First Quarter Drop for TransForce, Softness to Persist

MONTREAL - While the oilsands are still a thriving business for TransForce, the company doesn't see any drastic improvement coming from the Alberta oil fields this year.

Class 8 Orders Bound for Canada and Mexico Rise

COLUMBUS, IN - March's drop in class 8 orders is a precursor to stronger demand, ACT Research reported today, especially in light of declining cancellations and rising orders for Canada and Mexico.

One truck lost; a trailer found!

MONTREAL - It's been a busy week for truck criminals.

West Van Trailer Rentals Grows with Acquisition

MISSISSAUGA - West Van Inc. became one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada yesterday after it acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers.

Navistar Gets EPA Certification for 13-Liter SCR Engine

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 13-liter heavy-duty engine with selective catalytic reduction

Moose Sensor System ‘Joke of Town’

ST.JOHN'S, NL. - one of Newfoundland's high-tech moose sensor systems has been out of order for weeks, and "now it's the joke of the town."