Joplin Speedco to host Shell SuperRigs truck beauty contest

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Shell Rotella SuperRigs show will be celebrating its 30th anniversary lat the Speedco in Joplin, Mo. May 17-19.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts Q4 revenue gains, but flat profits

CALGARY, Alta. --Trimac grew its Q4 revenue 15.4% to $87 million and held its profit steady at $4.3 million compared to the same period in 2010.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce posts stronger Q4 profit

MONTREAL, Que. – TransForce has reported Q4 revenue gains of 36% to $735.5 million and a 63% increase in profit to $33.9 million.

Ground transportation costs rise for tenth straight month: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.1% in December when compared with November results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). This marks the tenth...

Trailer Wizards promotes Edmonton branch manager to VP prairie region

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has promoted Edmonton brand manager Gary Myroniuk to vice-president of the company’s prairie region.

AMTA calling for increase in allowable weight on wide-base single tires

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association is working with the province to allow an increase in the allowable weight on wide-base single tires. An AMTA delegation met recently with Alberta Transport Minister Ray Danyluk to...

FleetSmart handbook to help fleets create incentive programs for fuel-efficient driving

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart program has released a handbook designed to help fleets create incentive programs that promote fuel-efficient driving. The handbook, titled Driving for Fuel Economy - An Incentive...

US truck tonnage settles in January after December surge

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- US for-hire truck tonnage plummeted 4% in January, but American Trucking Associations chief economist Bob Costello warned there’s no reason to panic.

Shortcut through Maine could get underway by 2015: report

BANGOR, Me. -- A local news report indicates a toll highway from Calais, Me. to Quebec could become a reality as early as 2015.

BREAKING NEWS: Ontario proposes to end annual road test requirement for safe senior commercial drivers

TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has published proposed changes to the licence renewal process for senior A/Z licence-holders.

Used truck prices rise in January as volumes slip

COLUMBUS, IN – Used Class 8 truck prices in the US market rose  in January, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.

The trucking industry’s musculoskeleton in the closet

TORONTO, Ont. -- In many jurisdictions across Canada, workers’ compensation premiums have continued to climb in recent years even as trucking’s on-road safety record has improved. The rise in premiums – sometimes in the double...

Introducing Tax Talk: An informational video series for O/Os and small fleets

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has produced a six-part video series called Tax Talk, featuring tax and finance advice for owner/operators and small fleets from Scott Taylor, vice-president of Transport Financial Service and a 25-year trucking...

Safety groups challenge US HoS changes; FMCSA rep defends rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Self-described safety groups including Public Citizen, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and the Truck Safety Coalition have announced they are suing the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over its new...

Industry records best January for net trailer orders since 2006

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- January marked the strongest first month of the year for net trailer orders since 2006, according to the latest data from ACT Research.