Daimler Trucks Invests in Telematics Provider Zonar

PORTLAND, OR -- The parent company to truck makers Freightliner and Western Star has become a minority investor in Zonar Systems Inc, a provider of fleet inspection, tracking and operations systems for fleets.

SkyBitz Purchases Two Telematics Providers

HERNDON, VA - A provider of asset tracking and information management systems for trucking is growing by purchasing not one, but rather two commercial telematics companies in the local fleet management market.

Nova Scotia Considering Tolls For 100 Series Highways

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia could one day have a lot more toll roads than it does now following their appearance nearly 20 years ago. The government is asking for proposals to conduct a feasibility study for the twinning and tolling at eight specific sections of four major highways.

Kathy Conquers ‘Rope for Hope Challenge’

Truck News’ associate publisher Kathy Penner rappelled 30 storeys from Toronto’s City Hall for Make-A-Wish’s Rope for Hope charity event.

Former Shaw Boss Ham Now GM at Omnitracs

DALLAS -- Wireless technology veteran Michael Ham has been named by Omnitracs LLC as general manager and vice president of Omnitracs Canada. According to the provider of fleet management systems, Ham will oversee the rollout and integration of Omnitracs' technologies throughout the country.

Canadian Trucking Moving Toward ‘Sustained Mobility’

LAVAL, QC -- Canada's trucking industry is making progress toward what one tire manufacturer calls "sustainable mobility." The reason, according to Michelin Canada, is three provinces now have load parity legislation in place following the recent move by Manitoba to adopt new regulations, allowing wide base single heavy truck tires to operate at the same weight limits as conventional dual tires.

Armbro Transport Closes After More Than Five Decades

MISSISSAUGA, ON - After more than half a century in business the trucking company Armbro Transport has closed up. According to the company's website the Ontario-based operation was placed into receivership earlier this month.

Canadian Service Team Wins Mack Masters Competition

ALLENTOWN, PA -- The service team from Prince George, BC recently travelled to Mack Truck's headquarters where it took home the top honor in the final round of the inaugural Mack Masters Competition.

News First Midweek – 2015-06-25

Uber-Style Load Board Doesn’t Impress Industry Veterans…

Ground Freight Shipping Costs Decline Slightly

TORONTO -- New figures released by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.6 percent in April when compared to the month before.

U.S. Spot Freight Rates Down Over Past Week

BEAVERTON, OR -- Spot truckload freight rates posted small declines in all three major sectors during the week ending June 20 compared to the previous week but are well above the averages for last month, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Average Weekly Diesel Cost Edges Slightly Higher

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The average cost of diesel fuel in Canada has moved slightly higher over the past week, according to the latest report from the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group Ltd.

Rand McNally publishes 35th edition of the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas

SKOKIE, Ill. —  Rand McNally released its 2016 edition of the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas today. “The Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas continues to be the trusted reference and essential back-up…

Product Watch – 2015-06-24

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Paccar, Peterbilt Put Out Medium-Duty Welcome Mat

SAINTE THERESE, QC --The truck and engine manufacturer Peterbilt and its parent company Paccar put on a show this week in Canada. They hosted dozens of medium-duty fleet owners and managers at the Paccar manufacturing facility in Sainte-Thérèse, QB, giving tours of the plant, educational seminars and test drives of the company's Class 6-7 lineup in various configurations.