Investment, Report Give Boost to Truck Platooning

ARLINGTON, VA and SOUTHFIELD, MI -- The concept of using wireless communication along roadways and in trucks to pair big rigs so they travel closely together has taken two steps forward. The vehicle technology supplier Denso International America Inc., along with Intel Capital, has entered into a US$16 million investment agreement with Peloton Technology, to help accelerate Peloton's development and deployment of platooning technology. The deal, which was finalized late last month, but just announced this week, aims to increase fuel economy and improve safety for the global trucking industry, according to Michigan-based Denso.

GE Capital, Shell Partner for Natural Gas Truck Leasing

MONTREAL- One company in the financial services arena and another in the energy business have teamed up to facilitate the trucking industry's adoption in Canada of liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered trucks.Under an agreement, GE Capital Canada and Shell Canada Products will work together to reduce monthly payments for truck fleets that lease natural gas vehicles (NGVs). GE Capital has been providing wholesale and retail financing to the country's commercial trucking sector for 35 years. Specifically, fleets owners can sign natural gas fueling contracts with Shell and, separately, secure leases for LNG vehicles with GE Capital. The agreement covers equipment that will purchase fuel from Shell's facilities.In and interview with Today's Trucking, Veronique Hache, strategic initiative leader, natural gas, with GE Capital, said the company is offering the same service for natural gas powered trucks that it has for diesel powered ones for many years, but this new program is way to offset the higher costs of the alternatively fueled equipment.

News First – 2015-06-01

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OTA Creates Private Carrier Council

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is looking to expand what it calls "a-list private carriers" with the creation of the OTA Private Carrier Council (OTAPCC).

Quebec Fleets Form Strategic Partnership

LANORAIE, QC and L'ASSOMPTION, QC -- The trucking companies Express Mondor and Transport l'Épiphanie have announced they have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate their growth.The two will harmonize the management and operation of their fleets in order to optimize equipment use and better meet the needs of their customers across North America, according to a news release. Express Mondor, based in Lanoraie, QC, and Transport l'Épiphanie, based in L'Assomption, QC, specialize in oversize transportation, serving a cross-section of customers in a variety of industries in Canada and the U.S. The two say the agreement will make it possible for them optimally manage, maintain and operate a combined fleet of more than 80 tractors and 200 modern trailers.

Aveda Transportation and Energy Reports First Quarter Loss

CALGARY - The oilfield transporter Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc. moved from a profit to a loss in the first quarter of the year despite posting higher revenue, according to its recently released earnings report.

June 2015

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Former Sylectus Head Joins Trucking Software Start-Up

TORONTO -- The co-founder and former president of a transportation management software (TMS) company for expedited trucking companies who retired last year is back, taking the helm of a new TMS company for fleets.

News First Midweek – 2015-05-28

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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.