Mack, Navistar, Caterpillar Recall 18,000 Trucks

ALLENTOWN, PA - Mack, Navistar and Caterpillar are recalling some 18,000 trucks in total because of increased fire risks and brake problems.

Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Ordered Back to Work

VANCOUVER - The provincial government is working on a bill to send 250 Unifor truckers, currently on strike, back to work.

Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Plan Rally Downtown

VANCOUVER, BC - Late on Thursday, the B.C. Federation of Labour issued a call to action in support of Unifor, whose container truckers on strike are faced with back-to-work legislation.

Vancouver Carriers By-Passed in Negotiation

VANCOUVER, BC - Carriers servicing Port Metro Vancouver say they've been left out of negotiations with truckers on strike even though they are the ones who can negotiate employment agreements.

Ryder Looks at Trucks Designed for Women

MIAMI, FL - Ryder is introducing female-friendly trucks to its fleet based on recommendations from Women in Trucking, to encourage more women drivers to join the ranks of fellow truckers.

FRIDAY FEATURE: Juliette’s Boys Shine in Armour

Three brothers with over 120 years of experience and 10-million-plus accident free drive for with Armour Transportation Systems.

Truck Freight Rates on Upward Trend

ANN ARBOR, MI - Con-way Freight is the latest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier to announce it's increasing rates.

Cargo Diverts Because of Port Metro Vancouver Strike

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports on the northwest coast of the U.S. have received requests to change the course of vessels because of the truck driver strike in Vancouver.

On Third Thought, Let’s Maybe Ban Trucks From Provencher

WINNIPEG - It's still okay to drive your trucks along Provencher Blvd. in Manitoba's capital city but don't include the four-way main thoroughfare in any long-term planning.

Trucks Affected by Recall of 25K Natural Gas Engines

COLUMBUS, IN - Truck manufacturers Paccar and Daimler are recalling thousands of trucks equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISLX12 G engines because of a potential issue with the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Strike Two: Vancouver Port Truckers Reject Deal Again

VANCOUVER, BC - Container truckers at Port Metro Vancouver are still striking on Monday after a government and port authority plan to end the job action failed to make headway on the weekend.

FMCSA Proposes Rule for Electronic Driver Logs

ARLINGTON, VA - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a regulatory proposal requiring interstate commercial truck and bus companies to use Electronic Logging Devices in their vehicles to improve compliance with the driver hours of service standards.

Port Metro Vancouver “On Its Knees” Before Truckers

VANCOUVER - The province, Port Metro Vancouver and Federal Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt have drafted and signed a 14-point proposal that they hope will end the strike crippling Canada's largest port.

They Had Us At Honest Lawyer

WHITBY, ON - One of the nation's newest transportation associations is galloping out of the gate this year on Wednesday Feb. 5, at a restaurant called Honest Lawyer.

Got The Empty Driver Seat Blues? Truck World’s Got The Cure

TORONTO, ON - Toronto-based truck show, Truck World, has added a new feature, a Driver Recruitment Pavilion, where carriers can meet and connect with drivers and potential drivers.