TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remains unchanged for August

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remained static for August, while truck capacity retreated modestly after July’s rare spike, the company announced today. Year-over-year volumes decreased 26% from August…

Eaton adds two optional features to automated transmissions

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eaton has added two optional features to its UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions, the company announced earlier this week. The new Urge to Move…

Nova Scotia Conducting Study on Tolling, Twinning Highways

HALIFAX, NS - The Nova Scotia government has awarded an $897,000 contract to an Atlantic Canadian engineering and environmental design company to conduct a feasibility study on twinning and tolling of four major highways.

Trailer Orders Jump as Dry Van Demand Spikes

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net trailer orders in the U.S. during August increased sharply from July's pace, according to two new reports, due in large part to a spike in the dry van segment.

Spot Market Activity Flat from Month Before, Down from 2014

TORONTO - Activity on the Canadian spot freight market was unchanged in August from the month before, but fell significantly compared to a year earlier, according to TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index.

Diesel Fuel Costs Return to Lowest Levels in Years

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The average Canadian retail diesel price turned around this week following a small increase the week before, hitting its lowest level in five years, while in the U.S. it fell for to its lowest point in more than six years.

Humber Transportation Training Center Hits 25 Years

TORONTO -- Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is gearing up to celebrate to the 25th anniversary of its Transportation Training Center with a career fair and open house next month. Up to 30 of the nation's top employers will be on hand to discuss a wide variety of opportunities in the trucking industry on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The US and its ‘Goldilocks’ economy: Not too hot, not too cold

ORLANDO, Fla. — The US remains mired in a “Goldilocks economy” – not too hot and not too cold, but disappointing on the whole. That was how Kenny Vieth, president…

ATA truck tonnage Index declines in August

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations For-Hire truck tonnage index declined 0.9% in August. According to the numbers, in August the index equaled 134.2, down from 135.3 in July.

Goodyear’s emergency roadside service programs sets new service call record

 AKRON, Ohio,– The Goodyear-Fleet HQ 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program saw record numbers in August. According to Goodyear, the service helped 15,375 trucks return to service in August marking a…

Tankmart hosts grand opening for new location in Burlington

BURLINGTON, Ont. – Last Wednesday, Tankmart International held a grand opening for its new facility in Burlington, Ont. The new building was purchased back in July 2014 by the Laval,…

ACT Research: US trailer orders on the rise

COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research, trailer net orders in August rose nearly 21% from July. “The industry…

OTA reveals winners of Endowed Scholarship program

TORONTO, Ont. – The OTA Education Foundation selected five recipients of its Endowed Scholarship program recently. The Bison Transport Scholarship, reserved for a post-secondary student who demonstrates a commitment to…

Truck Tonnage Declines in August, Up from Year Earlier

ARLINGTON, VA - The amount of truck tonnage moved in the U.S. fell in August but it remains not far from its recent record high, according to a new report.

Canadian Economy Downgraded, Atlantic Provinces Mixed

TORONTO -- Expectations for the performance of the overall Canadian economy have been downgraded, but forget talk about a recession, while conditions should improve partly when it comes to the Atlantic Provinces, according to two new reports from the Royal Bank of Canada.