Trailer Orders Unusually Strong, Used Trucks Sales Higher

COLUMBUS, IN -- Trailer net orders in the U.S. during June totaled nearly 27,900 units, jumping more than 73% since May while used truck sales also improved.

Freight Transport Future Remains ‘Bright’

ARLINGTON, VA -- A new report released on Monday shows the amount of freight that's expected to be moved over the next decade should increase by nearly 30% from its current level.

TransForce Second Quarter Profit, Revenue Jump

MONTREAL, QC - The trucking and logistics giant TransForce Inc. reported higher profits and revenue in the second quarter of the year but has lowered expectations for the remainder of 2015.

U.S. Spot Freight Rates, Availability Continue Lull

BEAVERTON, OR -- The availability of truckload freight on the U.S. spot market hit a lull during the week ending July 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards, leading to a decline in load-to-truck ratios and rates across all three equipment types and at their lowest points in at least the past four weeks.

Mullen Group’s Second Quarter Profit Plummets

OKOTOKS, AB -- Mullen Group Ltd. has reported a huge drop in its second quarter profit as business in Canada's energy industry has also sunk. The trucking and related oilfield services transportation provider said net income totaled $0.9 million or $0.01 per share, a decrease 96.5 percent compared to the same time a year ago.

Average Canadian Diesel Cost Lowest Since February

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The average Canadian cost of diesel has moved lower for the fourth straight week, according to new figures released from the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.

Truck Tonnage Falls in June from May, Up Over Last Year

ARLINGTON, VA - The amount of truck tonnage hauled in the U.S. fell slightly in June, as manufacturing and retail sales also declined, according to the latest survey of carriers by one fleet group.

North American Truck Orders Slow in June

COLUMBUS, IN - Orders for new Class 8 trucks in North America slipped a little during June from the month before while they fell dramatically in the medium-duty Class 5 through Class 7 sector, according to new figures released on Monday by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Canadian Spot Market Capacity Jumps, Volume Declines

TORONTO -- A measure of Canada's spot freight trucking market was nearly flat for June while truck capacity broadened past any previous year's levels.

Navistar Securing New Loan to Improve Liquidity

LISLE, IL -- The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. on Monday announced it is refinancing a loan to improve the company's liquidity and financial flexibility.

Trailer Orders Rebound in June

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net trailer orders in the U.S. recovered dramatically in June from the month before, hitting a level of 26,7000, according to the freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.

Average Diesel Cost Lowest in Nearly Three Months

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The average Canadian price of diesel continues moving lower, hitting its lowest level this week since just after mid-April. New figures released by the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group show it's at $1.109 per liter, down $0.008 from last week. This is also the third straight weekly drop and has shed $0.015 during this time.

Spot Market Rates Truck Lower

BEAVERTON, OR -- Spot market truck rates declined on average in the U.S. over the past week while available truckload capacity increased, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Reasons Unclear For Lower U.S. Trucker Turnover

ARLINGTON, VA - Truck driver turnover rates at large and small U.S. truckload fleets each fell 12 percentage points in the first quarter of the year, according to figures released Tuesday by the American Trucking Associations.

Good News! Fuel Prices to Remain Stable

LONDON, ON -- Retail diesel prices in Canada peaked in March before dropping the next month and remained consistent the rest of the second quarter, according to new report from the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.