CTA, OTA Advising of Important Approaching Border Deadlines

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) are reminding truckers to keep in mind there are some important dates regarding upcoming border and customs compliance deadlines.

OOIDA Slams U.S. ELD Mandate, Files Lawsuit

GRAIN VALLEY, MO - Just mere days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled regulations that will take effect in two years requiring most U.S. truckers to use electronic logging devices (ELD) the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a lawsuit to stop the requirement.

Andy Transport Buys Matrec Terminal

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, QC -- The trucking and logistics provider Andy Transport has added to its size by purchasing a new terminal. It has acquired Matrec's terminal, located at 4 chemin du Tremblay in Boucherville.

Mullen Cuts Spending Budget for Next Year

OKOTOKS, AB - The board of the trucking and logistics and oilfield services provider Mullen Group Ltd. has slashed the company capital spending budget for next year, due in large part to the steep decline in oil and gas prices and activity.

Loadlink Networking Dinner

TransCore Link Logistics invites you to come out to an intimate, networking dinner. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with carriers and brokers, chat with Loadlink customers about their successful experiences with…

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News First Midweek – 2015-12-17

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U.S. Truckers Get FMCSA Wish, 33-Foot Twins Turned Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A provision many in trucking wanted to make it harder for U.S. regulators to limit interstate truck drivers hours behind the wheel was included in legislation that's expected to be passed by Congress but calls for allowing longer trailers failed to make it in the measure.

Navistar Trims Losses, Expects Profitable 2016

LISLE, IL - The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International managed to cut back on its losses in its most recent fiscal quarter while they were down significantly for the 2015 fiscal year, both ending on Oct 31.

Any Prospective Drivers Among The Newly Arrived Refugees?

OTTAWA, ON -- Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a series of free resources for fleets looking to employ newcomers to Canada such as Syrian refugees.

Teletrac, MeLeod Software Extend Partnership

GARDEN GROVE, CA - A telematics provider and a trucking software company have extended their partnership into a new realm. By connecting the Teletrac Fleet Director Hours of Service (HOS) platform with McLeod Software's LoadMaster, which manages transportation dispatching and accounting, fleet managers can quickly review drivers' HOS statuses and create U.S.-compliant loads assignments, according to an announcement.

Loadlink Invites Carriers and Brokers for Networking Dinner

TransCore Link Logistics invites you to come out to an intimate, networking dinner. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with carriers and brokers, chat with Loadlink customers about their successful experiences with…

1,500 Navistar Trucks in Canada Recalled

LISLE, IL - Nearly 1,500 Navistar International model trucks in Canada are among 16,500 that are being recalled here and in the U.S. The bulk are ProStar models, but the recall also includes the DuraStar, WorkStar, TransStar and LoneStar models, all from the 2012-2013 model year. The move follows an investigation by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the trucks may have accelerator pedals that do not fully return to the closed throttle position, resulting in engines idling at slightly higher RPMs, which can keep the engine brake from engaging. The investigation was opened following complaints from truck owners. Navistar identified 1,233 warranty clams related to accelerator pedal issues, with 70.3 percent of these claims on manual transmission vehicles.

New Truck Oil Classification Education Campaign Begins

SAN RAMON, CA -- Late last week the ASTM International's Automotive Lubricants Subcommittee approved the new Proposed Category 11 (API CK-4 and API FA-4) specifications for the next generation of heavy duty diesel engine oils to be licensed on Dec. 1, 2016. To help prepare the industry for the change, the Chevron Lubricants, launched its PC-11 public education campaign dedicated to building awareness and clarity around PC-11, including to explain what the new oil classification category means to truck owners.

Atlantic Truckers Honor Award Recipients at Annual Banquet

DIEPPE, NB - Members and directors of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) recently came together for their annual banquet to honor five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada.