Mullen Cuts Spending Budget for Next Year

OKOTOKS, AB - The board of the trucking and logistics and oilfield services provider Mullen Group Ltd. has slashed the company capital spending budget for next year, due in large part to the steep decline in oil and gas prices and activity.

Navistar Trims Losses, Expects Profitable 2016

LISLE, IL - The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International managed to cut back on its losses in its most recent fiscal quarter while they were down significantly for the 2015 fiscal year, both ending on Oct 31.

Any Prospective Drivers Among The Newly Arrived Refugees?

OTTAWA, ON -- Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a series of free resources for fleets looking to employ newcomers to Canada such as Syrian refugees.

Trucking in Canada a Breeze Compared to Mexico

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO -- You might think that trucking in Canada is overregulated, but Mexican fleets might envy you, because the lack of regulation way to the south creates economic chaos in the country, according to what we heard at a press event organized by Daimler Trucks North America in Puerto Vallarta. Daimler invited three fleet executives to take part in a discussion panel where all questions were welcomed and candidly answered. The age of the fleets, unfair and illegal competition, diesel black market, waiting times and lack of good infrastructures are among the main problems according to panelists.

Titanium Getting More New Rigs as Part of Growth Strategy

WOODBRIDGE, ON -- Titanium Transportation Group Inc. continues taking delivery of new trucks as part of a plan to increase its business.

Diesel Prices Continue Falling, Lowest in Many Years

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the price of oil keeps falling, diesel costs in both Canada and the U.S. moved down for the fifth straight week, hitting their lowest levels in several years.

Final Surge at Ports Before St. Lawrence Seaway Season Ends

OTTAWA, ON -- Trucks serving ports and related facilities along the Great Lakes Seaway system are no doubt staying busy with new figures showing number of vessels currently there exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain from Thunder Bay and other Ontario ports before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes on Dec. 30.

Trimac Purchases Assets of Small Quebec Fleet

CALGARY, AB - Bulk trucking services provider Trimac Transportation Ltd. is increasing its operation in a target market with the purchase of assets of from one small fleet.

New Hires Join Trailcon Leasing Executive Team

BRAMPTON, ON - One trailer rental, leasing and maintenance services provider has made two senior executive appointments that it says will help it carry out plans for a national expansion.

Canadian Spot Freight Volumes Decline Again

TORONTO, ON - A measure of Canada's spot freight market fell for the second consecutive month in November, according the latest reading of the TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index.

Zonar Names Ian McKerlich Chief Strategy Officer

SEATTLE, WA - The transportation technology company Zonar has hired Ian McKerlich as its chief strategy officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy and product delivery.

PeopleNet, TMW Set Joint User Conference for 2016

CLEVELAND, OH and MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Two leading providers of mobile fleet technology will be combining their separate annual user conferences into a single event in 2016.

No Charge for Dangerous Goods Transport Emergency Calls

OTTAWA, ON - You now don't have to spend a cent when needing pertinent and timely advice on how to handle emergencies arising from the transportation of dangerous goods.

Glider Kits: One of the Hottest Things in Trucking

GREEN BAY, WI - Need a truck or several trucks, but don't like the thought of owning one with what some believe is complicated engine technology that not just any mechanic can work on?

North America Spot Freight Measure Falls 15 Percent

PORTLAND, OR -- Following an established seasonal pattern, spot market freight volume declined 15 percent in November from the month before, largely due to a drop in demand for flatbed trucks, but there were slight improvements in rates.