Manheim set to host first truck auction June 7

MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim is celebrating its first major heavy truck equipment auction next week with a special open house.

GE Capital survey of Canadian trucking CFOs reflects optimism

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A recent survey of Canadian trucking chief financial officers (CFOs) indicates they are mostly positive about the overall health of the trucking industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac lands major contract to haul limestone

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has inked a deal to transport a “significant volume” of limestone aggregate for Hammerstone Corp. in Fort McMurray, Alta.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac to acquire Liquid Cargo Lines

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trimac has announced its intention to purchase Ontario-based Liquid Cargo Lines (LCL).

Ontario trucking companies optimistic about next quarter: OTA survey

TORONTO, Ont. -- The majority of trucking companies in Ontario remain optimistic about their prospects for the next three months despite negative freight volume prospects, according to the second quarter business expectations survey conducted...

TransCore reports record spot market freight volumes available in April

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s North American Freight Index indicated a record volume of spot market freight was available in April.

COMPETITION WATCH: Acquisition opportunities abundant, Contrans’ Dunford says

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans says its acquisition-driven growth strategy is paying off and more opportunities exist to expand and diversify.

NationaLease names new president

OAKBROOK TERRRACE, Ill. -- NationaLease has named Dean Vicha its new president.

Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index shows encouraging results

TORONTO, Ont. -- The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index for April has good news for those worried the economic recovery may once again be slowing.

COMPETITION WATCH: Consolidated Fastfrate to build new Regina cross-dock facility

REGINA, Sask. -- Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) has announced plans to move into Regina’s Global Transportation Hub with a 10,000 sq.-ft. cross-dock facility.

Index shows Canadian rates increased for 12th straight month

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicated the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 0.8% in February, when compared to January.

Swift’s Jerry Moyes kicks off Truck World with keynote address

TORONTO, Ont. -- Higher insurance deductibles, more road taxes and no increase to maximum gross vehicle weights in the US. Which trucking contrarian has these among his wish list?

COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider National reduces cargo theft by 35%

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National says it reduced its cargo theft rates by 35% last year, it’s fifth straight year of decreased incidences even as cargo theft escalates across North America.

New Brunswick hikes IFTA registration fees by up to 500%

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says its members have been hit with yet another unacceptable fee increase.

Nova Scotia finances shipping line linking Halifax to New England

HALIFAX, N.S. -- The province of Nova Scotia has provided a $500,000 loan guarantee to American Feeder Lines International, helping them transport containers by ship from the Port of Halifax to markets in New England.