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.

Talk About A Big Tip! Trucker Leaves $$$

GRAND ISLAND, NE - A truck driver was no doubt more than happy with the service he received for his dinner and drinks recently, leaving a US$1,000 tip.

TransCore Link Logistics Hands Out Two Scholarships

TORONTO -- The freight-matching service provider TransCore Link Logistics has announced the second annual scholarship recipients for its LinkScholar program.

“Moving the Pan Am Games” case study added to Canada Logistics Conference 2015 line-up

TORONTO, Ont. — CITT announced today that Benat Mariyanayagam, senior manager of Logistics Operations at DB Schenker of Canada – the official logistics supplier for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am &…

Transcourt appoints Kevin Quick as v.p. of business development for Western Canada

  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing announced today that it has appointed Kevin Quick to the role of vice-president of business development for Western Canada. Kevin Quick Quick…

PMTC seminar sheds light on medical marijuana and trucking

TRURO, N.S. – Trucking and safety go hand in hand – or at least they try to be for most companies in the industry – so the issue of medical…

TransCore announces 2015 scholarship recipients

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics announced the recipients of its second annual LinkScholar program ­that awards two students $2,500 each for their academic excellence, well-roundedness and leadership. The two…

Bill Graves urges industry to focus on technician shortage

ARLINGTON, Va. – The growing shortage of truck technicians in the United States is becoming a problem and today ATA president and CEO Bill Graves called on the country’s policymakers,…

ATRI reveals truck parking survey results

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the results of its Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking survey today. The survey is the first in a series…

Kenworth 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for T680 and T880 now in production

KIRKLAND, Wash.,– Kenworth announced recently that its 76-inch mid-roof sleep for the T680 and T990 is now in production. The company says the 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for bulk…

Register for the PMTC’s upcoming seminar on medical marijuana

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Time is running out to register for the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) seminar on October 22 on medical marijuana and the workplace. The seminar…

Trailer Wizards joins forces with Food Banks Canada for Hunger Awareness Week

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards announced recently that is has sponsored Food Banks Canada’s 2015 Hunger Awareness Week. The campaign, that promotes the issue of hunger across the country, runs…