Fuel and freight costs decrease, CGFI shows

TORONTO, Ont. -- Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers declined by 0.86 % in November when compared with October results.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Canadian carriers growing more interested in purchasing new trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- More than half of Canada’s for-hire carriers have plans to purchase new trucks this year, our latest Transportation Buying Trend Survey of trucking executives shows.

AMTA lobbying helps keep Alberta rest stops open

CALGARY, Alta. -- Three of four Alberta-based rest stops originally targeted for closure will now remain open, according to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). The AMTA, which has been lobbying the province to keep turnouts open,...

Canadian technicians place fourth in Penske skills competition

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- A team of Canadian truck maintenance technicians have placed fourth in a North American skills competition hosted by Penske Truck Leasing. Bruno Dube of Laval, Que. and Mario Castagnier of Saint-Laurent, Que. were two of...

Kenworth, Paccar offering extended warranty for Canadian Class 5-7 customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial are offering a 2013 extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory or dealer stock units financed through Paccar Financial.

Mack offering Twin Y air suspension, mRide with proprietary axles

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has launched its Twin Y air suspension, which uses a Y-shaped steel design for higher-strength. Offered with proprietary Mack axles, officials say the Twin Y – which is up to 400 lbs lighter than other air...

Arrow Truck Sales Toronto office, salesperson win awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Jacobson Hodoh of Arrow Truck Sales Toronto has been named runner-up for Arrow’s Retail Salesperson Of The Year, as well as a 2012 President’s Club award winner. In addition, the Toronto Arrow Truck Sales office...

Zurich Canada names new national transportation director

TORONTO, Ont. -- Zurich Canada Commercial has named Victoria Stirling national director of its transportation business, effective Feb. 6. "Victoria’s understanding and knowledge of the business will strengthen Zurich’s already deep...

Trailer order volume in December strongest since March 2006: report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Following a modest pullback in November, the trailer industry closed 2012 on a strong note, with new orders rise to a multi-year high in December, while cancellation activity remained at modest levels, according to the...

Beaver Truck Centre launches new leasing, rentals division

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has launched a new leasing and rentals division. Beaver Leasing and Rentals will carry both Volvo and Hino trucks for daily rental or long-term, full-maintenance lease. 

Kenworth, Paccar Financial offering extended warranty for Canadian customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial are now offering an extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial.

Mack names Saskatchewan dealer top Canadian distributor for 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Redhead Equipment of Regina, Sask. its 2012 Distributor of the Year for Canada.

Accuride says restructuring, upgrades behind company’s recent successes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Accuride Corporation has announced that its “Fix and Grow” actions to restructure and upgrade core operations have improved operational performance and enabled the company to secure new long-term agreements for...

Betts Company rebrands spray suppression, fender businesses

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Betts Company has announced a new operating division for its spray suppression and fender businesses: BettsHD. Betts officials made the announcement during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas yesterday. BettsHD will...

Canadian transportation sector to stay strong in 2013: CIBC report

MONTREAL, Que. -- Canada's railway, airline and trucking sector earnings should stay strong this year despite forecasts of modest economic growth on both sides of the Canada-US border, according to a report from the Canadian Press.