TransCore index shows spot market freight volumes were strong in 2010

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index ended 2010 with a bang, posting the highest ever load volumes for the month of December.

More improvements made to Queenston-Lewiston crossing

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Work has been finished on a new central plaza building that will house Canada Border Services Agency and Canadian Food Inspection Agency functions at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge, expediting the flow of...

Redpath heads down new path with Cummins

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Cummins Canada has announced that Lucas Redpath is transitioning to a new role as distributor with Cummins Eastern Canada, effective Jan. 31.

COMPETITION WATCH: Walmart awards top Canadian carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada awarded its top carriers recently during the company's second annual carrier awards dinner.

Daimler celebrates hybrid milestone

MT. HOLLY, N.C. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is celebrating the production of its thousandth hybrid-electric vehicle.

COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider National to get crash course on distracted driving

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National's drivers will be getting a customized lesson in distracted driving courtesy of L-3 MPRI, a provider of simulation-based training.

Work Truck Show to feature 22 ‘green’ trucks in ride-and-drive

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The burgeoning Work Truck Show will play host to what organizers say is the largest green truck ride-and-drive in the event's history.

New marketing team announced for Eaton’s vehicle group

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has named John Coll as its vice-president of global marketing for the vehicle group. Coll will be reporting to vehicle group president Kenneth F. Davis and will be located at the group's headquarters near...

Volvo delivers 50,000th VEST-equipped truck

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is celebrating the delivery of its 50,000th truck with Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST).

Trailer market continues strong rebound

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The trailer market continued to be hot in December, with net orders of commercial trailers rising to 22,915 units, a 7% increase over a strong November, ACT Research reports.

US used truck sales up 31% in 2010: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used truck sales in the US closed 2010 on a strong note, up 21% in December compared to the previous month.

Canadian ground transportation rates softening: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Nulogx's latest Canadian General Freight Index has shown a decline in ground transportation rates for the second straight month in November.

Truck News golf tourney to be held June 7

TORONTO, Ont. -- The sixth annual Truck News/Chevron charity golf tournament will held on June 7 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, ON.

Cat says dealer network ready to support new vocational truck

PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar says its North American dealer network is ready to service and support the company's new vocational truck, set to launch this spring.

Latest stats show road fatalities continue to decline

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Transport Canada published statistics today that show road safety is continuing to improve.