Used truck sales slow in US, prices rise

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used truck sales in the US have slowed but prices are on the rise, according to the most recent data from ACT Research.

Saint John Harbour Bridge goes toll-free (November 29, 2010)

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Truckers using the Saint John Harbour Bridge will no longer have to reach into their pockets, after the feds downloaded ownership of the bridge to the province and made them remove the tolls as a condition of the transfer.

Fleets sing praises of MTIS with ThermAlert

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- In an attempt to reduced heat-related wheel-end failures, three US fleets have made Meritor Tire Inflation Systems (MTIS) by PSI with ThermAlert standard on trailers.

Vancouver container haulers protest rates, restrictions

DELTA, B.C. -- Vancouver container haulers are once again growing ornery over alleged rate slashing and restrictions they say are affecting their livelihoods.

COMPETITION WATCH: Day & Ross acquires Ottaway, Cross Dock Express

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Day & Ross has acquired Ottaway Motor Express and Cross Dock Express in an effort to expand its dedicated services.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index shows strongest Q4 start since 2007

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index registered a 26% increase in October, compared to the same time last year. Officials say the numbers represent the strongest start to the fourth quarter since 2007.

TransCore, Manitoba Transport Institute identify transport trends (November 24, 2010)

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area, are the sources of and destinations for most spot market freight, according to groundbreaking new research by the University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics.

Trailer orders reach 33-month high: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer orders reached their highest levels since February 2008, according to the latest figures from ACT Research.

Reimer Associates names new VP

MILTON, Ont. -- Kathy Kropf has been named vice-president of supply chain and transportation recruitment firm Reimer Associates.

US truck tonnage makes modest gains in October

 ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage rose modestly by 0.8% in October after increasing a revised 1.8% in September.  

APPS Transport’s Guy Broderick named Ontario Driver of the Year

TORONTO, Ont. -- APPS Transport driver Guy Broderick was named the 2010 OTA/Volvo Trucks Canada Ontario Truck Driver of the Year at the association's convention last week.

Volvo engine runs 1.5M miles without an overhaul

DOTHAN, Ala. -- Volvo and its customer AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) are celebrating the life of a Volvo D12 engine that ran 1.5 million miles over seven years without an overhaul.

SAF-Holland’s sales, profits soar in first three quarters

LUXEMBOURG -- SAF-Holland S.A. has reported a significant increase in sales and earnings for the first nine months of the fiscal year. Sales climbed to EUR 171.7 million (previous year: EUR 103.1 million) in the third quarter and profit rose to...

MTA hands out industry awards

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held its sixth annual awards banquet last week, recognizing some of the industry's most deserving members.

Meritor WABCO named supplier of the year by Wabash

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has received the 2010 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corporation. The award, presented at Wabash's annual supplier conference, recognizes suppliers who demonstrate the...