TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index jumps 24% in March

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore’s spot market Canadian freight index saw a sizeable gain in March with volumes up 24% month-over-month, while the first two months of the year recorded only 1% gains. However, year-over-year volumes were down...

Spot market freight volume, rates up in March: TransCore

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freight availability and rates on the spot market increased month-over-month and declined slightly year-over-year in March, according to TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index. The index was up 40% in March...

Chevron re-ups with Slotegraaf Group through 2017

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Chevron Lubricants Canada has announced it renewed its deal as primary lubricant supplier to Slotegraaf Group through 2017.

Edmonton Kenworth named Dealer of the Year

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Edmonton Kenworth has been named Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the US and Canada.

ATA report touts trucking as driving force behind US economy

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations has released the 2012 edition of ATA American Trucking Trends, which, according to the group, highlights trucking as the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the US...

Stemco acquires drum brake manufacturer

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Stemco has announced the acquisition of Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of brake components, including drums and component assemblies for heavy-duty trucks.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lowe’s presents allied carriers with pair of awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has presented TST Overland Express and Estes Express Lines with Gold and Silver Carrier awards. Lowe’s presented the awards at its recent annual carrier conference.

Kenworth delivers 250,000th T800 truck to Canadian company

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth celebrated a significant milestone this week: the production and delivery of its 250,000th T800 truck. Service. The company celebrated the quarter-million mark with a special ceremony at the Kenworth assembly plant...

High-tech Delo Truck making the rounds in Ontario, Quebec

WHITBY, Ont. -- Chevron’s popular Delo Truck is making the rounds through Ontario and Quebec this week and next, stopping at ‘First Source’ marketers and bringing a mobile learning centre to customers.

Goodyear DuraSeal tire survives 367 nail punctures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Goodyear subjected a G394 SST wide-base trailer tire with DuraSeal to torture at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and has now announced the tire survived the ordeal.

Ritchie Bros. hosting huge equipment auction in Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Ritchie Bros. is hosting a “massive” three-day auction in Edmonton Apr. 24-26, featuring more than 4,300 pieces of heavy equipment including several hundred trucks.

Economy, commercial vehicle demand in line with 2012 forecasts: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research says both the economy and commercial vehicle demands are in line with its forecasts in the latest issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook. “The US economy is in much better shape than it...

Automatic transmissions now an option for Ontario Class A road tests

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has responded to a request from the Ontario Trucking Association to modernize the Class A road-test by allowing all prospective, upgrading or renewing commercial drivers the option...

Fontaine opens new Alberta distribution centre

TRUSSVILLE, Alta. -- Fifth wheel parts provider Fontaine Parts Connection has opened a new distribution centre in Alberta. Fontaine has contracted with FMi Logistics to fulfill parts orders for the region from FMi’s Calgary warehouse.

Early bird winners announced for Truck News/Chevron golf tourney

TORONTO, Ont. -- National Truck League and Harper Truck Centres have won the early bird draws for cabins at Wooden Sticks during the seventh annual Truck News/Chevron Charity Golf Tournament.