Isuzu begins production of new truck models

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced that production has begun for its 2013 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models, as well as the 2012 NPR ECO-MAX. These models join the 2012 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks and 2012...

Espar releases pair of heater controllers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Espar Heater Systems has released a pair of new heater controllers: the Multi-Max F1000 and the Digi-Max D1000. The Multi-Max F1000 serves the needs of the Hydronic line of Engine Coolant heaters, while the Digi-Max D1000...

Bison Transport named grand prize winner at TCA’s National Safety Awards

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Bison Transport was named the grand prize winner in the large carrier division at the Truckload Carrriers Association’s coveted National Safety Awards last night.

TCA’s Past Chairmen’s Award presented posthumously to Pat Quinn of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has presented its prestigious Past Chairmen’s Award posthumously to Patrick E. Quinn, co-chairman and president of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee.

West Van acquires Blue Star Trailer Rentals

TORONTO, Ont. -- West Van has acquired Toronto-based trailer rental company Blue Star Trailer Rentals. Blue Star’s assets include approximately 1,600 rentable trailers, mainly 48-ft and 53-ft cartage trailers and specialty transport...

It’s time for the industry to put up or shut up, Salisbury tells TCA

KISSIMMEE, Fla. –  The trucking industry must work to drastically improve its image if it expects to deal with a more favorable legislative environment,  Gary Salisbury, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) told...

Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive...

OTA survey shows industry optimism, but flat freight growth

TORONTO, Ont. -- Optimism among Ontario motor carriers rebounded somewhat in the first quarter of 2012 after a dip in confidence to close out 2011, according to the latest quarterly survey from the Ontario Trucking Association.

Commercial vehicle net orders down, but healthy in February: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American medium- and heavy-duty Classes 5-7 and Class 8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for February were down from January, according to a report from ACT Research. The final numbers, slated to be released...

North American surface trade up 11.6% in December

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 11.6% higher in December than in December 2010, totalling $74.2 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US...

CTA ‘encouraged’ by border plan talks with CBSA, CBP

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it is “encouraged” by its discussions with stakeholders this week concerning the future of the Canada-US Beyond the Border Action Plan.   CTA participated in the Border...

Joplin Speedco to host Shell SuperRigs truck beauty contest

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Shell Rotella SuperRigs show will be celebrating its 30th anniversary lat the Speedco in Joplin, Mo. May 17-19.

TSQ: What is a fair wage for truck drivers these days?

BRADFORD, Ont. – While there is some debate over the severity – or, according to some, the existence – of the driver shortage, there is little question that the trucking industry continues to struggle in its attempts to...

Man and Moose on the Loose: Part 3

THE STORY SO FAR:

The trucking industry’s musculoskeleton in the closet

TORONTO, Ont. – In many jurisdictions across Canada, workers’ compensation premiums have continued to climb in recent years even as trucking’s on-road safety record has improved. The rise in premiums – sometimes in the...