U.S.-Canada Freight Up Overall, Trucking’s Share Lower

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The total value of freight moved between the U.S. and Canada increased 1% in March compared to the same time a year earlier, but trucking alone saw a decline, according to new figures released by the U.S. Transportation Department.

Con-way Manufacturing Receives Trailer Maker Award…Again

ANN ARBOR, MI. And SEARCY, AR. - The less-than-truckload trailer manufacturing and refurbishing company owned by the trucking and logistics provider Con-way Inc. announced this week it was honored with the 2014 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA).

Accuride Inks Deal with Daimler Trucks

EVANSVILLE, IN - The commercial vehicle components supplier Accuride Corp. announced on Thursday it recently signed a multi-year agreement with Daimler Trucks North America to supply its American-cast-and-machined Gunite brake drums to Daimler's aftermarket parts group.

Kenworth Dealer Centre du Camion Amos Relocates

AMOS, QC — Kenworth dealer Centre du Camion Amos has relocated to a new 37,000-square-foot facility near the intersection of Quebec Routes 109 and 111 in Amos. The new facility…

Freight Index: LTL Costs Stabilize, Truckload Increases

TORONTO -- A new report shows the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 2.6% in March from the month before, according to the Canadian General Freight Index.

Michigan Opens New I-94 Port Huron Welcome Center

PORT HURON, MI -- A new Port Huron Welcome Center has opened in Michigan, located off westbound Interstate 94, for the more than 5.5 million vehicleS crossing the Blue Water Bridge each year.

Group Pushing For International Autonomous Truck Route

BISMARCK, ND -- No sooner than the first autonomous driving truck got a licence to hit the highways in the U.S. earlier this month, one group is hoping to take things a step further by having such trucks move freight from Mexico to Canada along their own route. According to a CBC News story, the Central North American Trade Corridor Association wants to have a self-driving truck corridor along U.S. 83, which connects with Mexico in Brownsville, TX and Manitoba in Canada. Members reportedly discussed and planned a feasibility study last week in a meeting in Bismarck, ND and hopes to work the Canadian, U.S. and Mexico governments.

Trailer Wizards Names Sr. Service Manager for Two Locations

Mississauga, ON - Trailer Wizards Ltd. announced on Wednesday that Gary Nippard has been named senior service manager for the Mississauga and Gormley service center operations.

National Average Cost of Diesel, Gasoline Increasing

LONDON, ON -- The average cost of diesel continues moving higher, hitting its highest level this week in nearly two months, according new figures released by petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.

Trailer Orders Decline 30% from Year Earlier

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net trailer orders in the U.S. posted big declines in April, according to new figures released by the freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.

Product Watch – 2015-05-27

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Trimble/PeopleNet Purchase Cadec Global

SUNNYVALE, CA -- Trimble Co. and its PeopleNet division have increased their holdings in the fleet technology marketplace by purchasing the assets of privately held Cadec Global Inc.

Isuzu Commercial Truck Hits North America Milestone

ANAHEIM, CA - A distributor of low-cab forward trucks hit a milestone this month, delivering its 500,000 unit, since it entered the North American market in 1984.

Marine Atlantic Purchases Two Vessels

ST. JOHN'S, NL - Marine Atlantic on Tuesday announced it will purchase the MV Blue Puttees and MV Highlanders to continue ferry service for vehicles and passengers travelling between Port aux Basques, NL and North Sydney, NS.

Titanium Transportation Sees Record First Quarter Revenue

WOODBRIDGE, ON — Titanium Transportation Group Inc. on Monday released its earnings report for the first quarter of the year and its first since becoming a…