New DAT Analytics Service Includes 14 Canadian Markets

PORTLAND, OR - Fourteen Canadian markets are included in a new online analytics service launched by DAT Solutions so transportation and logistics professionals can access truck and load data on the 149 key market areas in North America with the highest concentrations of inbound and outbound freight.

U.S. Fleet Expands Expedited Service into Canada

WILMINGTON, OH -- RL Carriers has expanded its time critical shipping services to and from the Canadian marketplace by offering expedited services via their exclusive partnership with Day & Ross Freight.

Soo Crossing Getting New Lights

SAULT STE. MARIE -- It's lights out on the International Bridge arches connecting the cities of Sault Ste. Marie as a cost-saving lighting replacement project prepares to take a highly visible step forward.

Cross Border Trucking Costs Jump Since U.S. 9/11

OTTAWA -- Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. it has become more expensive to move goods by truck across the Canada-U.S. border, according to Canada's national statistical agency.

Maine Targets New Brunswick Truckers with New Law

AUGUSTA, ME -- Citing the state of Maine is losing a "significant amount of money" from Canadian truckers who take but don't pay tolls for using the Maine turnpike, lawmakers have overridden a veto of legislation by Gov. Paul LePage, allowing it to get tougher with scofflaws.

Polaris Adds LTL Service Between Beantown and Hogtown

MISSISSAUGA, ON - The cross-border trucking company Polaris Transportation said this week is has launched overnight less-than-truckload service between the Boston and Toronto metropolitan areas.

Canada’s Dicom Transportation Extends Reach Into U.S.

MONTREAL - The Canadian trucking and logistics operation Dicom Transportation Group announced Tuesday has added final mile and distribution capabilities in the Western U.S. through its acquisition of California carrier.

Next Big Step Reached in Cross-Border Bridge Project

WINDSOR, ON -- The group charged with building the new Gordie Howe International Bridge crossed another milestone this week when it requested qualifications from companies that would like to be part in the more than $2 billion project.

U.S.-Canada Freight Up Overall, Trucking’s Share Lower

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The total value of freight moved between the U.S. and Canada increased 1% in March compared to the same time a year earlier, but trucking alone saw a decline, according to new figures released by the U.S. Transportation Department.

U.S.-Canada freight up nearly 4%

WASHINGTON, DC– The value of freight moved by truck between the U.S. and its North America neighbors, Canada and Mexico, rose by 4.5 percent in 2014 compared to a year…

Border pre-clearance deal to be signed today

BUFFALO, NY- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to allow trucks going into the U.S. from Canada to clear customs on the Canadian side of the border,…

Canuck auctioneers sell record number of trucks worldwide

ORLANDO, FL- Truck and equipment auctioneers Ritchie Bros. sold a record-breaking 10,500 equipment items and trucks at their premier global auction last week in Orlando, Florida. The five-day unreserved public…

3 U.S. regulatory updates you need to know about

NEENAH, WI- Three U.S. regulatory updates you need to know about if you're going to head south.

Freight movement by truck and pipeline up in November 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Trucks and pipelines carried more NAFTA freight in November 2014, compared to November 2013 – the only transportation modes to see gains that…

Feds announce appointments to new bridge corporation

OTTAWA, ON – Connie Graham of London, Ont. has been named the first chairperson of The Federal Bridge Corporation. She will serve…