dog days of summer

The global and Canadian economies are shifting from a period of acceleration to a period of cruise control, according to top economists and that is certain to create temporary headwinds for carriers looking to aggressively raise rates this year.

straight from the top.

MT: The economic outlook is improving as we look towards the second half of 2011 and into 2012.  What are you most excited about as you look ahead?

so you want a rate increase?

As the economy improves and capacity tightens, conversations between carriers and shippers will inevitably shift to rate increases. But sophisticated shippers are not likely to agree to increases before they've exhausted every opportunity to...

put your best foot forward

When it comes to business to business web marketing, knowing your audience well will put you ahead of the crowd. But a surprising number of businesses aren't reaching potential customers, or even properly servicing existing ones, because they...

spin new business through your Web site

When it comes to business to business web marketing, knowing your audience well will put you ahead of the crowd. But a surprising number of businesses aren't reaching potential customers, or even properly servicing existing ones, because they...

No limit?

WELLAND, Ont. – An Ontario Justice of the Peace ruled June 6 that the province’s speed limiter law for heavy trucks is unconstitutional, and dismissed a charge against truck driver Gene Michaud.

2011 July

B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan harmonize truck regs

EDMONTON, Alta. -- The three westernmost provinces of Canada have inked a landmark deal to harmonize truck weights and dimensions regulations.

Freight rates rise in April

TORONTO, Ont. -- Base rates and fuel surcharges both increased in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index published by Nulogx.

Durham Truck and Equipment donates tournament proceeds to OTA foundation

MARKHAM, Ont. -- Durham Truck and Equipment held its second annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament in support of the OTA Education Foundation last week.

CITT announces 2011 academic award winners

TORONTO, Ont. -- CITT has announced its 2011 Academic Award winners.

Navistar exec returns to marketing role

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced that Al Saltiel has returned from his role as president of NC2 Global to serve as chief marketing officer for Navistar.

Used truck sales volumes decrease in US as supply tightens

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used truck sales in the US have slowed, according the latest data from ACT Research, but it's more to do with a lack of supply than demand.

US program awards free down payments to get dirty trucks off the road

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Declaring "We no longer want our ports to be the place where old trucks go to die," a consortium of organizations in four Mid-Atlantic States are offering $15,000 down payments towards the purchase of new trucks to help...

Manitoba driving competition crowns top-performing truckers

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Thirty-nine drivers competed at Peterbilt Manitoba on June 25, in hopes of being recognized as one of Manitoba's top professional commercial drivers. Drivers in five classes participated in three different tests (written test,...