Ground transportation costs drop in May: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29% in May when compared with April results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Alberta to beef up police presence on Highway 63

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Drivers on the busy Highway 63 truck corridor will see more enforcement and more visual reminders to drive safely as the government moves to address recommendations stemming from a report to improve safety on the road.

Bendix supports safety group’s choice for stability technology mandate

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix is endorsing the choice of full-stability technology by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require stability technology...

Refreshing the fleet

Motor carriers that extended trade cycles during the recession are awakening to a harsh reality as they begin to look at rejuvenating their aging fleets. The latest emissions-related technologies brought on by US Environmental Protection Agency...

Report suggests Manitoba could raise biodiesel requirement

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Winnipeg Free Press has reported the province of Manitoba is considering raising its biodiesel requirement from 2% biofuel to 5%.

ATA criticizes HoS changes in US court briefing

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, arguing that proposed hours-of-service changes will prove costly.

Brenntag appoints new DEF sales rep for Great Lakes region

READING, Pa. -- Brenntag North America has appointed Larry Walderbach to the position of DEF area sales representative covering the Great Lakes region. Walderbach will transition from his current role as chemical sales representative for...

APTA’s annual conference coming to Halifax this fall

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will be hosting the 2012 Transportation Summit in Halifax Oct. 2-3.

Meritor manufacturing facilities win Paccar quality awards

TROY, Mich. -- Four of Meritor’s manufacturing facilities have been awarded the 2011 Quality Achievement Award from Paccar. The award – among the industry’s most demanding due to the high standards established for...

Navistar delivers MXT armoured personnel carriers to RCMP

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Navistar Defence Canada announced it has delivered US$14 million in International MXT Armoured Personnel Carriers to the RCMP.

Class 8 orders weak in June, Classes 5-7 consistent: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- In the Class 8 market, weak orders persisted through June, while activity in the Classes 5-7 markets remained generally unchanged, according to ACT Research’s “State of the Industry” report. “Class 8...

Winners of Win a Cat Truck contest take delivery of new CT660

PEAKS ISLAND, Me. -- LPA Inc., winners of a new Cat CT660 vocational truck in a popular contest last year, has taken delivery of its new rig.

New agreement aims to deliver improved coordination, efficiencies at West Coast port

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A recently formed Container Drayage Leadership Team, consisting of stakeholders including the B.C. Trucking Association, has reached an agreement in principle that it says will see increased coordination and improved...

CTA encouraged by federal report endorsing natural gas

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The federal Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has issued a report endorsing the expanded use of natural gas as a “game changing fuel.”

Humble owner of Sousa Truck Trailer Repair reflects on 25 years in business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- When he started Sousa Truck Trailer Repair a quarter century ago, founder John Sousa never dreamt he’d one day be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company - along with about 500 customers and friends.