US truck tonnage recovered in July

ARLINGTON, Va. - Following a small dip in June, the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index climbed back up in July.

SCL endorses ’empty miles’ program

TORONTO -- The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) says the VICS Empty Miles service will help drive transportation cost efficiencies and support the sustainability efforts of its members.

The President’s Choice: Loblaw rolls out first HD hybrid

TORONTO -- Loblaw introduced to its southern Ontario routes the first class 8 hybrid in Canada.

Former Daimler exec to lead WheelTime Network

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The WheelTime Network, a truck care and service network with 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada, announced the appointment of Mike Delaney as president and CEO.

Used truck sales set record first half 2010

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used commercial truck sales were off 20 percent in July compared to June, but unit sales were up year-over year and are still running 43 percent above 2009 on a year-to-date basis, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

Great Dane’s AdvantEDGE enters next phase

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- After launching in February, Great Dane's AdvantEDGE national account parts and service program is now open for Canadian and U.S. fleet customer enrollments.

Domestic truckload leads truck rate hike: CGFI

TORONTO - Ground transportation rates for Canadian shippers increased slightly during the first six months of 2010.

Class 8 orders closing summer on a high

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks jumped 8.3 percent in August.

Used and Enthused: Pre-owned trucks fueling rebound

TORONTO -- Not wanting to sit on their hands as freight conditions improve, truck buyers, including big fleets, are increasingly turning to used trucks to grow their business.

Engine problems reported in 2010 trucks: JD Power

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - More than half of owners of one-year old truck engines report experiencing some type of problem.

New London cargo terminal open for business

LONDON, Ont. - Officials at London International Airport say the newly opened cargo terminal will turn their western Ontario city into a major transportation hub.

NA truckmakers outpaced by foreign OEMs: Study

CHICAGO -- North American heavy truck makers could be pushed aside in the global market by low-cost manufacturers in emerging markets, says a business advisory firm.

Summer lull for manufacturing

OTTAWA - Despite a small 1 percent monthly decrease in Canadian manufacturing, July 2010 sales were still 15.5 percent higher than the low reached in May 2009.

U.S. Freight Transport Service Index up in July

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.4 percent in July from June, rising for the second consecutive month, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Adaptation helped Calgary KW dealer reach milestone

CALGARY -- Barack Obama sold "change" to get himself elected U.S. president in 2008, so why shouldn't it work for GreatWest Kenworth?