Glider Kits: One of the Hottest Things in Trucking

GREEN BAY, WI - Need a truck or several trucks, but don't like the thought of owning one with what some believe is complicated engine technology that not just any mechanic can work on?

North America Spot Freight Measure Falls 15 Percent

PORTLAND, OR -- Following an established seasonal pattern, spot market freight volume declined 15 percent in November from the month before, largely due to a drop in demand for flatbed trucks, but there were slight improvements in rates.

Free Webinar on New Alberta Vehicle Registration Rules

CALGARY, AB - You can get details from one expert about a significant change to Alberta's commercial vehicle registration system.

News First Midweek – 2015-12-10

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Trucking Conditions Fall Ahead of Expected Improvement

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- The latest reading on business conditions for trucking south of the border shows a decline but the climate is expected to soon improve.

U.S. Proposes Tougher Truck Underride Guard Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new regulations that focus on upgrading its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers.

FMCSA May Require Truck Passengers be Belted

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Wednesday announced it is proposing a regulation requiring passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use safety belts.

Truck Cargo Theft Reporting Program Expands

EDMONTON, AB - A truck cargo theft reporting program that has reportedly been highly successful in Eastern Canada is expanding to four western provinces. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), along with law enforcement and provincial trucking associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. "Cargo theft is a serious crime. It is costing the Canadian economy billions of dollars and can be dangerous," said Bill Adams, a vice-president with IBC, which represents private insurance companies. "The cargo theft initiative brings together the many different parts of the transportation system to help curb this type of criminal activity, protect people in our communities and save Canadians money."

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Product Watch – 2015-12-09

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Groupe Morneau Expands, Acquires Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, QC - The trucking company Groupe Morneau announced this week it has finalized its purchase of Total Cold Storage, located in its hometown on Anjou, QC.

Diesel Prices Continue Decline in Canada, U.S. as Oil Sinks

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - Average retail prices for diesel in both Canada and the U.S. have moved down for another consecutive week as the price for benchmark crude oil is the lowest in seven years.

HOT Lane Project Expected to Heat Up This Summer

TORONTO, ON -- An effort to speed up traffic along one section of congested roadway is set to begin next year that could lead to a bigger effort to reduce congestion if it proves successful.

British Columbia Opens New Heavy-Haul Routes

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The British Columbia government has announced two new pre-approved routes for shipments of up to 85-tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) along the Highway 17/South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) and on Highway 16 from Terrace to Kitwanga.

Know a Distinguished Woman in Logistics?

CLEVELAND, OH -- The deadline is close at hand to nominate someone you know for an award that recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in the practice of logistics in North America.