Schneider National wins Best in Security Award from CargoNet

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has won CargoNet’s 2012 Best in Security Award. The inaugural award recognizes CargoNet members that have demonstrated best practices in cargo security through the use of the CargoNet program in...

Webb Wheel announces corporate shuffle

TELL CITY, Ind. -- Kent Finkbiner has been named group president of Marmom Highway Technologies, with Chad Plank filling his former role as president, Webb Wheel OEM.

Product Watch – 2013-05-29

Jeff Bryan Transport founder on e-logs, technology and respecting drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Don’t let his age fool you. Barely in his 40s, Jeff Bryan, president and founder of Jeff Bryan Transport has been around the block. He leased his first truck at the age of 19, using it to haul pallets and topsoil...

Road Today Truck Show attracts nearly 7,000 visitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The fifth annual Road Today Truck Show took to a new Brampton venue over the sunny-skied weekend, with nearly 7,000 attendees visiting the Soccer Centre May 25-26.

Trailer Wizards to host BBQ in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards’ 50th anniversary celebrations continue with a bash at its Mississauga location June 6.

Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a...

Proposed diesel tax increase shouldn’t be used to fund transit: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- A plan laid out today by Metrolinx on how to fund transportation projects in the Toronto and Hamilton areas places too much emphasis on transit, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Trucking company owner to serve time for illegal dumping

LEAMINGTON, Ont. -- A trucking company owner in southern Ontario will do time in jail, after being charged with dumping waste at an unapproved site.

News First – 2013-05-27

Truckload rates will go up this year, but so will costs: Werner CEO

PRINCETON, N.J. -- Increasing demand and tightening capacity will combine to increase truckload rates by 1.5-2% this year, Derek Leathers, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises predicted when speaking at the recent ALK Transportation...

Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared...

OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA...

Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net...

COMPETITION WATCH: Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport

WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division.