No Charge for Dangerous Goods Transport Emergency Calls

OTTAWA, ON - You now don't have to spend a cent when needing pertinent and timely advice on how to handle emergencies arising from the transportation of dangerous goods.

Glider Kits: One of the Hottest Things in Trucking

GREEN BAY, WI - Need a truck or several trucks, but don't like the thought of owning one with what some believe is complicated engine technology that not just any mechanic can work on?

North America Spot Freight Measure Falls 15 Percent

PORTLAND, OR -- Following an established seasonal pattern, spot market freight volume declined 15 percent in November from the month before, largely due to a drop in demand for flatbed trucks, but there were slight improvements in rates.

Free Webinar on New Alberta Vehicle Registration Rules

CALGARY, AB - You can get details from one expert about a significant change to Alberta's commercial vehicle registration system.

FTR presents four pillars of transportation industry for 2015 in ‘State of Freight’ address

FTR’s TCI measurement falls; rally expected for 2016

Canada is ‘under the gun’ and needs to introduce ELD mandate: CTA’s David Bradley

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance claimed that Canada has no more excuses when it comes to mandating ELDs now that the US has revealed its final rule regarding the…

FMCSA reveals final rule on use of electronic logging devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that will improve roadway safety by requiring the use of electronic…

Trucking Conditions Fall Ahead of Expected Improvement

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- The latest reading on business conditions for trucking south of the border shows a decline but the climate is expected to soon improve.

U.S. Proposes Tougher Truck Underride Guard Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new regulations that focus on upgrading its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers.

FMCSA May Require Truck Passengers be Belted

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Wednesday announced it is proposing a regulation requiring passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use safety belts.

Truck Cargo Theft Reporting Program Expands

EDMONTON, AB - A truck cargo theft reporting program that has reportedly been highly successful in Eastern Canada is expanding to four western provinces. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), along with law enforcement and provincial trucking associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. "Cargo theft is a serious crime. It is costing the Canadian economy billions of dollars and can be dangerous," said Bill Adams, a vice-president with IBC, which represents private insurance companies. "The cargo theft initiative brings together the many different parts of the transportation system to help curb this type of criminal activity, protect people in our communities and save Canadians money."

NTSB issues safety alert for drivers carrying oversized loads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert to carriers transporting oversize loads to ensure they obtain the proper permits and review all…

Groupe Morneau Expands, Acquires Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, QC - The trucking company Groupe Morneau announced this week it has finalized its purchase of Total Cold Storage, located in its hometown on Anjou, QC.

Diesel Prices Continue Decline in Canada, U.S. as Oil Sinks

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - Average retail prices for diesel in both Canada and the U.S. have moved down for another consecutive week as the price for benchmark crude oil is the lowest in seven years.

HOT Lane Project Expected to Heat Up This Summer

TORONTO, ON -- An effort to speed up traffic along one section of congested roadway is set to begin next year that could lead to a bigger effort to reduce congestion if it proves successful.