North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison to add 15 LNG tractors in Alberta

CALGARY, Alta. -- Bison Transport has announced it will deploy 15 natural gas-powered tractors in Alberta.

New truck orders pick up in October: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Preliminary net orders for Classes 5-8 trucks spiked in October, marking the best showing for Class 8 net orders this year.

DCT Chambers Trucking wins B.C. safety award

VERNON, B.C. -- DCT Chambers Trucking has won a safety award from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.

Trailer Wizards appoints new Atlantic region leader

MONCTON, N.B. -- Trailer Wizards has named Daran Ultican manager of its Moncton branch.

Trucking loses $140 million per day because of Sandy, but will benefit long-term

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The US trucking industry incurred short-term losses of US$140 million per day as a result of Super Storm Sandy, industry analyst FTR has estimated.

Alberta to allow LCVs on Hwy. 43 after freeze-up

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Alberta fleets will be permitted to run long combination vehicles (LCVs) along Hwy. 43 after freeze-up this year, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has announced.

Bulk DEF prices dropping as raw materials costs decrease

TORONTO, Ont. -- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) prices remained steady at the pump in October, at 80 cents per litre, while costs of totes and bulk deliveries are on the decline.

OTR Wellness offers mental health services to drivers and families

ST. MARYS, Ont. -- A mental health professional with a family background in trucking has set up a mental wellness, coaching and support service specifically for professional drivers and their families.

Surface transport rates increase in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- Surface transportation rates for Canadian shippers went up 0.8% in August, compared to July results.

Navistar to close Garland truck plant

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced it will close its Garland, Texas truck plant as part of its ongoing restructuring.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts record Q3 revenue

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac enjoyed record Q3 revenues for the period ending Sept. 30, 2012.

Can Canadian Volvo dealers repeat as North American Vista champs?

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has kicked off its 2012-2013 Vista competition for technicians around the world.

More funding available for Asia-Pacific Gateway projects

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Unused funds from the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) will be invested back into the gateway, federal International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced.

New trucking HR organization takes shape

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will fold next year, and in its place will be the newly formed Trucking Human Resources Canada.