In Jamestown, Everybody Loves Lucy. And Cummins

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.--This pretty city is the home to two world-famous entities. And they're both celebrating big birthdays this week.

How to Get Carriers’ Safety Data Info

WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's upgraded Safety Measurement System website is now live and can give you access to carriers' Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories ratings, inspection history, violations and other details.

12 Ontario Peterbilt Dealerships Join Cervus

TORONTO - Cervus Equipment has purchased Peterbilt Ontario Truck Centres for about $25.5 million and will rebrand its newly acquired dealerships, Cervus Equipment Peterbilt.

Freight Volumes Cool in July After Six Month High

TORONTO- Load volumes dropped by 12 percent in July 2014 when compared to June 2014 levels, according to TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index.

Need New Drivers? Try This Recruitment Webinar

LANGLEY, BC - Need to fill those empty driver's seats? Looking abroad for new employees? The B.C. Trucking Association is hosting a free webinar to help carriers understand the recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program.

Britannia Fleet Services Appoints New VP

MISSISSAUGA - Britannia Fleet Services, which provides truck and trailer repairs, has appointed David Rigg as VP and general manager.

L.A. to Pay Truckers $26-M for Unfair Nap Rule

Los Angeles, CA- The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to pay local garbage truck drivers $26-million to settle a legal lawsuit over a rule banning trash-truck drivers from napping on their lunch breaks.

U.S. Xpress, Con-Way Raise Driver Pay

CHATTANOOGA, TN- U.S. Xpress is raising its base mileage pay for over-the-road, solo, non-dedicated truck drivers by an average of 13 percent, effective Aug. 25, 2014.

2014 Blitz Proves Trucks Getting Safer

GREENBELT, MD - Fewer trucks were put out of service during the annual North America-wide inspection blitz this year compared to 2013.

Full-Length Boat Tails Trailing Behind ON Trucks

HAYWARD, CA - Ontario is the first Canadian province to make the regulatory changes needed for trucking fleets to use boat tails devices up to five feet in length, like those U.S. fleets can use.

TransForce-Owned Carrier Raises Driver Pay

EAGAN, MN - One of the U.S. branches of Canadian trucking giant TransForce, Transport America, has increased driver pay for all current and potential drivers.

Bendix Brake Shoe Reman Facility Gets $3.2M Upgrade

HUNTINGTON, IN - Bendix has upgraded its brake shoe remanufacturing facility in Huntington, Indiana to increase capacity and capability.

U.S. Trucking Rates to Rise in Fall Shipping Season: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Freight transportation forecasting firm FTR reports that U.S. truck freight continues to show steady increases and the capacity situation is unlikely to loosen up any time soon.

FLO Components’ Lube Basics Seminars Coming to ON

MISSISSAUGA - Automatic Greasing Systems specialist FLO Components has launched a series of seminars of the ins and outs of lubricants.

Tallman Truck Centre Opens New Oshawa Facility

KINGSTON, ON - Tallman Truck Centre has expanded its Ontario network with a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Oshawa.