‘Mildly pessimistic’ commercial vehicle forecast unchanged: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research is maintaining its mildly pessimistic outlook for the US economy, according to the December issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook.

Turnover rate for truckload drivers rises for fourth straight quarter: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The turnover rate for truckload drivers at large fleets rose to 89% in the third quarter, the fourth straight quarterly increase, according to the American Trucking Associations. The large fleet truckload turnover rate is an...

Volvo offering Bluetooth as standard equipment in VN, VHD models

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is now offering its Bluetooth-equipped radio as standard equipment on all VN and VHD models. "Mobile devices are valuable business tools for professional drivers, but we also recognize the need to...

Increase in truck crash fatalities not indicative of safety trend: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The US Department of Transportation's recently released overview of motor vehicle crashes in 2010 found an 8.7% increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks last year compared with 2009. However, American Trucking...

Kenworth Maska wins top dealer award

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. -- Kenworth Maska has been named the top-selling dealer in the Allison Dealer Advantage Program. The dealer was awarded at a ceremony at its dealership in Saint-Hyacinthe Dec. 8 for "achieving the highest number of...

Saskatchewan dealer nominated for ATD’s Truck Dealer of Year award

MCLEAN, Va. -- Custom Truck Sales president Brent Leach has been nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD).  The winner will be announced at the 49th annual ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 4.

APTA doles out accolades at annual awards banquet

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized individuals making outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada's trucking industry at its annual awards banquet in Moncton, N.B. Dec. 8.

Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?

TORONTO, Ont. -- These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging.

Maxim Truck and Trailer name addition to Quebec sales team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has added Ed Holloway to the company's Quebec sales team.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lonestar West expands fleet

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. -- Lonestar West has added five trucks to its corporate fleet over the last quarter. As of Dec. 5, Lonestar has added three hydro-vac trucks, two vacuum trucks, to its existing fleet of 24 trucks. Officials say the company...

Two Canadian fleets to compete in weight loss competition

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected 11 trucking companies to participate in Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown, a competition with prize incentives for the fleet and individual who achieve the greatest...

Spotlight on HoS changes preventing progress in other safety areas: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations says the focus on "unnecessary" changes to current Hours-of-Service by advocacy groups and the current leadership at the Department of Transportation has prevented progress on a number of...

Major renovations slated for two bridges at US-Canada border

LEWISTON, N.Y. -- Major renovations to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and the Peace Bridge have been announced as part of the new cross-border management agreement between Canada and the US. The renovations are part of a new border security plan...

Canada, US announce new border security plan

Canada and the US announced the new "Beyond the Border" perimeter security and trade agreement today. The plan aims to streamline both travel and cross-border business between the two countries, with pilot projects to start as soon as April...

ONLINE SPECIAL: A tale of two countries

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industries in Canada and the US are charting a similar course through recovery from the worst recession of the modern era, and neither is anticipating strong growth in the near future.