Trucking companies sue Port Metro Vancouver and federal government

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A group of trucking companies is taking the federal government and Port Metro Vancouver to court.

LNG tanks available for Freightliner Cascadia trucks

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks are now a factory-installed option for Freightliner Trucks’ Cascadia 113. 

New survey uncovers impact of driver shortage in relation to equipment purchases

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In a new survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR), some worrisome results were revealed: the driver shortage is too prevalent and will likely impact future vehicle purchases. 

Transportation Media publications capture five KRW nominations

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transportation Media’s trucking publications, Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fleet Executive, have had five articles nominated as finalists for the Kenneth R. Wilson awards for business journalism.

North Star announces new online tool: IRP FeeCalc

CALGARY, Alta. -- North Star Fleet Solutions has rolled out its new online tool for estimating vehicle registration fees under the International Registration Plan (IRP).

Canadian DEF prices rising slightly

TORONTO, Ont. -- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) prices in Canada rose slightly in April, according to the latest data from DEF Tracker.

Trailer Wizards sponsor Hunger Awareness Week

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards is again sponsoring Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Awareness Week. 

Class 8 orders cool in April, but remain stronger than a year ago

COLUMBUS & BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- April’s preliminary truck order activity contained mixed news for manufacturers.

Translog 2014 to examine congestion issues in GTHA

BURLINGTON, Ont. – The Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area is the largest freight hub and population centre in Canada but congestion is causing movements to seize up. What are the costs of complacency in a competitive world?

Avaal Technology Solutions opens office in India

NEW DELHI, India -- Avaal Technology Solutions, a Toronto-based company that provides software and cloud based solutions to the transportation industry, has gone international. 

PeopleNet Transportation Symposium wrap-up

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. – Along with swapping ghost stories and tales of devotion to NHL teams both in and out of the playoffs, the presentations and discussions at the PeopleNet Transportation Summit, shared best practices, industry...

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TMTV’s Video on the Road at the PeopleNet Transportation Symposium: Experimenting with real-time parking notifications

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- As hours of service tick away, drivers can't waste time looking for a place to park when it's time for their mandatory rest periods.

OTA praises budget measure that will close huge loophole

TORONTO, Ont.-- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is commending a part in the provincial budget that was announced today that would close a long-time loophole which exempted certain heavy trucks from having to be plated and subjected to...

Well-known Alberta trucking executive passes away

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta trucking community has lost one of its most prominent members with the death of William "Bill" Sokil.