Feds Need Strategy for Excise Diesel Tax Money: CTA

TORONTO- Now that the Canadian economy is returning to health and the federal government's finances are expected to shift from deficit to surplus, the Canadian Trucking Alliance says it's time for the feds to lower the excise tax on diesel.

Roadside Safety Blitz Nabs Illegal Workers

TORONTO- Some commercial vehicle safety blitzes seem to serve a double purpose: to check vehicle safety and to arrest undocumented migrants.

2014 A Good Summer for Class 8 Truck Sales

COLUMBUS, IN - North American truckers ordered about 25,000 Class 8 trucks in August, 29 percent more than the same time last year, according to industry reports.

Manitoulin Spans West, Buys Westcan’s LTL, Van Biz

GORE BAY, ON - Manitoulin Transport has announced a deal to buy the less-than-truckload and van freight business of Westcan Freight Systems.

Maritime Truckers Roll With Volvo-Bendix Stability Tech

WILMOT,NB - Maritime truckers test drive the Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology system, which Volvo and Bendix say prevents roll-overs.

Higher Shipping Rates Coming, FTR Analyst Says

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Strain on available capacity will push shipping rates higher, according to freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada Powers Up With New Name

OTTAWA, ON- After 30 years as the Heavy Duty Distributor Council, the national association representing the Canadian heavy duty aftermarket industry changed its name to Heavy Duty Aftermarket of Canada to better reflect its membership and activities.

Peterbilt Shows Off Autonomous 579 Concept Truck

DETROIT- Peterbilt showcased autonomous-assist driving technologies this week at the at the Intelligent Transportation Society 2014 World Congress in Detroit.

Canadian Public Servants’ Pensions Invested in XPO Logistics

GREENWICH, CT- Freight transportation services provider XPO Logistics is looking to expand its business and a good portion of the $700 million invested is coming from some Canadians' pension plans.

Renewing Your Licence Plate? Get Ready to Pay More

TORONTO - Trucking companies are hit with another licence plate fee-hike from Ontario's Ministry of Transportation. The fee increase goes into effect December 1, 2014, completing the 70-percent plate fee hike introduced in 2011.

FedEx Profits, Rates on the Rise

MEMPHIS, TN- FedEx announced a 24-percent increase in its fiscal year first quarter profit and a 4.9 percent increase in shipping rates for FedEx Express and FedEx Freight, effective January 5, 2015.

Heavy-Duty Trucks Make Slow Switch to Natural Gas

COLUMBUS, IN - The heavy-duty truck market is adopting natural gas at a slower rate than predicted, according to a report from ACT Research.

Volvo Starts Premium Certified Program for Used Trucks

PORTLAND, OR - Volvo has introduced the Volvo Premium Certified truck program, which inspects and re-conditions used Volvo trucks for resale. Volvo also has a searchable database for available pre-owned Volvo models in the U.S. and Canada.

Florida Trucking Firm Shut Down After Repeat Violations

WASHINGTON, DC- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has shut down Florida-based trucking company, Ken's Trucking after a federal inspection.

Inland Kenworth Grows On Both Sides of the Border

BURNABY, BC- Inland Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Kelowna, with six service bays and an inventory of Kenworth proprietary and TRP all-makes parts.