All Smoke, No Fire? Cloud hovers over new Ontario truck smoking ban

TORONTO -- When the clock struck midnight this morning, truckers' carriages didn't turn into pumpkins, but much to some drivers' dismay they did transform into non-smoking workplaces.

No Need For Nic-Fit: Federal carriers not governed by tough Ont anti-smoking law

TORONTO -- Federally regulated trucking companies are not bound by Ontario's controversial blanket smoking ban, which fines fleet owners for employees puffing in truck cabs.

Low sulfur mandate could burn fuel haulers’ profits

NEW YORK -- Some tanker fleets that haul petroleum products are worried that the added costs of accommodating new ultra-low sulfur diesel may dramatically lower their bottom line.

Low sulfur diesel change starts today for suppliers

WASHINGTON -- The long and somewhat uncertain transition to ultra low sulfur diesel officially begins for petroleum companies across North America.

ACE e-manifest enforcement begins

WASHINGTON -- Barring yet another 11th hour postponement, US Customs' Phase Four enforcement of the Truck Trade Act will take effect tomorrow, June 15, 2006.

OOIDA Backs Bill Limiting Background Check Costs

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association south of the border is applauding a bill just introduced in the U. S. House of Representatives that limits the amount professional truck drivers can be charged for the background check required to haul hazardous materials.

Caesar Transport celebrates 30 years of business

TORONTO, Ont. — Today, Caesar Transport of Etobicoke, Ont. celebrated a milestone.  This year marks the 30th year the company has been in business. “We would like to thank all…

Accuride retains Specialty Sales & Marketing

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In order to cater to its growing Canadian Market, Accuride announced today that it has retained the services of Specialty Sales and Marketing (SS&M). This retention will…

Truck researcher disproves a productivity report that attempts to ‘smear our industry’

ARLINGTON, Va. –Today,  a leading transportation researcher exposed the truth of a misleading  truck productivity report. “It has been demonstrated to a reasonable certainty the crash analysis suffered from numerous…

Truckload freight costs dips slightly: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shipping dipped slightly (1.2%) in May according to the Canadian General Freight Index, that was published today. The Base…

Trucking invests $7.5 billion a year in safety: ATA to Congress

Washington, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told Congress today that the trucking industry invests more than $7.5 billion every year in preventing crashes on US highways. “The trucking…

Kenworth class 8 truck available to order with new Dana axle

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Announced today, Kenworth added Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axel for new Class 8 trucks (pickup and delivery, regional haul and linehaul) that have the Kenworth AG380…

Fleet Sentiment Survey confirms tightening capacity at truck fleets

COLUMBUS, OH – Conducted in July by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR), the Q3 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey validates the tightening shipping capacity at truck fleets. Those who took…

Ryder offers promotion on refrigerated truck warranty

MIAMI, Fla. – Announced today, Ryder System is launching its “Keep It Cool” promotion though the United States and Canada. The promotion begins on September, and offers a free one-year…

Anne Ferro of FMCSA resigns

ARLINGTON, Va. – Announced late last week, Anne Ferro, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator resigned her post. The American Trucking Associations president and CEO, Bill Graves said:…