Nova Scotia working to up weight restrictions across province

HALIFAX, N.S. — The province of Nova Scotia is working to bring roadway weight restrictions in line with those across the country. Many roads that do not have structures such…

OTA makes case for green truck technology, parking

TORONTO, Ont. — In a 2018 budget consultation in Thornhill, Ont. today, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) urged the provincial government to prioritize support for green trucking technology, alternative fuels,…

TFI International names new CFI president

Michael Hinz named senior vice-president

Atlanta’s ‘Spaghetti Junction’ Top Truck Bottleneck in America

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America. The 2018 Top Truck Bottleneck List assesses…

Purolator wins 2018 Eggie Award

JERICHO, N.Y. –  Purolator International has won a 2018 Eggie Award as Newegg’s Best International Logistics Partner. This is the third consecutive year Purolator International has received this award. Newegg,…

TTSAO adds new member to board of directors

HAMILTON, Ont. — Recently, The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) board of directors voted unanimously to create a new seat on the board. This new seat was created…

Bergstrom names global v.p. of sales

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Bergstrom has named Graham Cook its global vice-president of sales. Graham Cook The new position is a response to the growing global footprint of Bergstrom customers. In…

Women in Trucking seeking applicants for Canadian Image Team

PLOVER, Wisc. — Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking trucking industry professionals for its Canadian Image Team. The group’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking…

International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Navistar International has expanded its line of HV vocational trucks, and introduced additional warranty coverage for it’s A26 engine. The company introduced at World of Concrete new HV507 and HV607 models. The trucks feature a shorter 107-inch BBC configuration. The HV507 comes with a set-forward axle, while the 607 is a set-back axle configuration. The trucks are six inches shorter than the original HV launched at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta last fall.

Construction truck market to remain strong in 2018: Mack

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Demand for construction trucks should remain steady in 2018, but they’ll represent a smaller percentage of the overall market due to strengthening demand for linehaul and regional trucks. That was the assessment of Jonathan Randall, senior vice-president of truck sales and marketing with Mack Trucks, when speaking at a press conference at World of Concrete.

ATA truck tonnage index dips in December

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index fell for the first time since September, down 5.7% in December. In December, the index equaled…

Volvo Trucks to begin selling electric trucks in 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. –Starting next year, you’ll be able to get your hands on a Volvo electric truck. Volvo Trucks announced today that it will start selling electric trucks in Europe in…

CP, Consolidated Fastfrate extend partnership

WOODBRIDGE, Ont.  — Canadian Pacific (CP) and Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) have agreed on a three-year contract effective January 1, 2018. CFF is the largest privately-owned repositioner of marine containers in…

Lego reveals new Mack Anthem Technic set

GREENSBORO, N.C.  – The Mack Anthem has been broken down into 2,595 pieces. Of Lego, that is. Truck lovers and Lego lovers alike can now build the new highway hero…

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index falls in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —  FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for November fell back from October to a more sustainable level with a 5.8 reading. Although there was a significant decline in…