Transportation
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
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.
U.S. Increasing Cross-Border Fees for Some Shipments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it will publish its final rule on Oct. 29 that adjusts the fees the U.S. government charges to recoup the costs of conducting agricultural quarantine inspections (AQI) at U.S. ports of entry for all modes of transportation and many in Canadian trucking are speaking out against the move.
Daimler Trucks Expecting Boost in 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA-- "Expect class 6-8 truck orders for 2016 to be less than 2015, but better than 2014", says Martin Daum, President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) during his annual media recap at the American Trucking Associations' 2015 Management Conference and Exhibition held in Philadelphia a few days ago.
Nat-Gas Fuel System Maker Begins Partly Moving Out of Canada
SALISBURY, NC - A developer and manufacturer of natural gas fuel systems for heavy duty vehicles in North America celebrated the opening of their new manufacturing plant in Salisbury, NC as it transitions a big part of its operation out of Canada.
Muslim Truck Drivers Get Award in Religious Discrimination Suit
CHICAGO, IL -- A U.S. federal jury in Peoria, IL has awarded US$240,000 to two Somalian-American Muslims who were fired from their jobs as truck drivers at Star Transport, when they refused to transport alcohol because it violated their religious beliefs. The case was brought on their behalf by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces laws in the country prohibiting employment discrimination.
