U.S. to Study Flexible Sleeper Berth Rules for Truckers

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to spend US$2.5 million to study a flexible hours-of-service safety provision that will allow long-haul truck drivers to split their required sleeper berth time into shorter periods.

Diesel Still Getting Cheaper, Gasoline Higher Than in 2015

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - Diesel prices started out the New Year continuing their downward trend in both Canada and the U.S. while gasoline is actually up over the past year here at home.

December Truck Orders Post Strong Rebound

BLOOMINGTON and COLUMBUS, IN - Two new and separate preliminary reports show truck orders spiked in the final month of 2015 following a disappointing November.

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New Intermodal Service from U.S. to Canada Launched

ATLANTA, GA -- Infinity Transportation Logistics LLC (ITL) recently added to its service offerings, providing expedited temperature-controlled domestic intermodal service to Toronto and Miami, FL from Washington State and Oregon.

Gordie Howe Bridge Costs Skyrocket

WINDSOR, ON - It's going to cost more...correction...it's going to cost a whole lot more to build a new bridge connecting Canada and the U.S.

What Drives You in Trucking?

WINNIPEG, MB - One of the largest trucking companies in Canada is calling on transportation industry professionals from across North America to share what motivates them.

Brantford Puts Brakes on Big Rigs Along Lorne Bridge

BRANTFORD, ON -- The City of Brantford, ON has approved a by-law limiting gross vehicle weights for five months out of the year along one span.

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Freight Shipping Costs Decline for Second Straight Month

TORONTO, ON - The latest results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 2.7 percent in October when compared with September.

PMTC Seminar to Discuss CVOR Program, Cargo Security

OAKVILLE, ON - As part of its continuing effort to offer more educational seminars the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced its next event will held on Jan. 13 in Toronto from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cummins Gets U.S. Regulatory OK for Engine Lineup

COLUMBUS, IN -- Cummins Inc. on Monday announced that it received certification for its complete lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards which take effect in January 2017. Fuel efficiency is improved across the commercial vehicle engine lineup from 5.0 liters to 15 liters. "Cummins is committed to providing customer-focused innovation as soon as it is ready," said Amy Boerger, vce president of sales and support. "For example, efficiency improvements implemented in the 2016 ISX15 400 hp to 475 hp ratings will provide customers with fuel economy gains over the 2013 ISX15, ranging from 2.5 percent on the base engine up to 7.5 percent with a SmartAdvantage Powertrain with ADEPT SmartCoast features."