Transportation

Average Diesel Cost Down Over Past Week, Gasoline Lowest Since February preview image Average Diesel Cost Down Over Past Week, Gasoline Lowest Since February article image

Average Diesel Cost Down Over Past Week, Gasoline Lowest Since February

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The average cost of diesel in both Canada and the U.S. has moved lower over the past week while the Canadian cost of gasoline is the lowest since early this year. In Canada, the national average price of trucking's main fuel declined $0.016 from last week to $1.039 per liter, according to the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group. This follow no change the week before and is now $0.202 less than this time last year.

Right Place, Right Time: Canada Cartage Driver Saves Life preview image Right Place, Right Time: Canada Cartage Driver Saves Life article image

Right Place, Right Time: Canada Cartage Driver Saves Life

TORONTO, ON -- A Caanada Cartage driver last month witnessed the unthinkable but stepped up to help a crash victim in need, likely saving their life. On Sept. 23rd, at 9:30 a.m., on a remote section of Hwy. 32 in Eastern Ontario, Paul Peiris was traveling along the highway when he witnessed a car hit the shoulder and flip twice before landing on its roof.