Fontaine Trailers Added to Tallman Group Selection

MISSISSAUGA - The Tallman Group has announced the addition of Fontaine Heavy Haul and Fontaine Platform trailers at all nine of its Ontario dealer locations.

Transcourt Saddles Up, Says ‘Much Obliged’ to Customers

TORONTO-Customers of one liquid and bulk truck tank rental and leasing provider were lassoed for annual event earlier this month at one world famous rodeo as part of a big thank you.

Titanium Transportation Gets New Rigs, Increasing Fleet Size

WOODBRIDGE, ON - The trucking operation Titanium Transportation Group Inc. said this week it received the first shipments of its 2016 Volvo VNL 670 model trucks and expects to take delivery of a total of 140 Volvo trucks during 2015 and in early 2016.

Transcourt Tank Leasing hosts customers at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY, Alta. — Transcourt Tank Leasing hosted a customer appreciation event at the Calgary Stampede July 6, bringing together customers from across Western Canada. The event featured a barbecue cook-out…

Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates more than 100 students

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s Technician Institute hit a milestone this month when it graduated more than 100 students through its program and into service technician careers through the Peterbilt dealer…

Reasons Unclear For Lower U.S. Trucker Turnover

ARLINGTON, VA - Truck driver turnover rates at large and small U.S. truckload fleets each fell 12 percentage points in the first quarter of the year, according to figures released Tuesday by the American Trucking Associations.

Good News! Fuel Prices to Remain Stable

LONDON, ON -- Retail diesel prices in Canada peaked in March before dropping the next month and remained consistent the rest of the second quarter, according to new report from the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.

New Ferry Says Goodbye Diesel, Hello LNG

MONTREAL -- While some in trucking continue mulling over whether to switch at least a few of their trucks from diesel to natural gas, a little history was made Monday when first ferry to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) in North America was commissioned in Canada.

Mexico’s Supply Chain Growing More Important

MIAMI, FL -- With U.S.-Mexico trade booming, and the near-shoring trend gaining momentum, Mexico is becoming a key strategic market in global supply chains.

C.R. England First U.S. Fleet to Adopt Western Star 5700XE

SALT LAKE CITY - The trucking company C.R. England announced on Tuesday it is the first in the U.S. to introduce the 2016 Western Star 5700XE tractor featuring an automated shift transmission into its fleet.

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index hits three-year low

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for May fell 25% to a three-year low of 4.91 because of softer capacity, pricing and fuel prices. According to FTR, tight…

Bridgestone introduces new drive retread

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Commercial rolled out its newest retread product – Bandag B760 FuelTech – recently. The new B760 FuelTech is a drive retread designed for tandem axle tractors…

Volvo Group supply chain innovation recognized by White House

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group North America met with other leading manufacturers, suppliers and federal officials to discuss collaboration, communication and leveraging federal assets to strengthen small manufacturers during the…

N.A Spot Market Has Second Best June on Record

PORTLAND, OR -- Spot market freight volume and rates in North America both increased last month, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, resulting in the second best June on record.

Trucking Conditions Continue Big Fall

BLOOMINGTON, IN - The health of the U.S. trucking industry worsened again in May, hitting its lowest level in three years, according to freight transportation forecasting firm FTR. But those same forecasters promise better times are on the way.