Class 8 orders soften in March: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 truck orders came in under expectations in March, according to preliminary results from ACT Research.

BCTA welcomes provincial commitment to expanding Asian markets

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is lauding a $25-billion provincial strategy to expand markets and infrastructure for B.C. goods.

Trucking conditions hold steady; forecaster sees further improvement

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions in the US held steady in February, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.

Two-day safety blitz for heavy trucks in Ontario underway

TORONTO, Ont. -- Police and government agencies are conducting a two-day safety blitz, targeting heavy trucks on Ontario's roads, according to a report on CP24.com.

ONLINE SPECIAL: Loblaws running ‘Triple-53’ in Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. -- A pilot project in Saskatchewan could redefine the term “long haul” as it applies in the province.

Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series announces tour dates

MARKHAM, Ont. -- The 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series is back again this year, with a full line-up of dates announced for its cross-Canada tour. The series of half-day seminars, organized by CarriersEdge and sponsored by Truck News,...

Toronto Trucking Association to host seminar on sustainability in logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Trucking Association will be hosting a lunchtime seminar on sustainability in the logistics sector May 15.

Budget focuses on sound public finances, long-term economic growth: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- With fears that yesterday’s announced federal budget might feature slashed government spending, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has expressed satisfaction with the budget’s plans for new spending and a focus “on...

Maple Leaf Foods planning new DC in southwestern Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. -- Maple Leaf Foods Inc is building a new distribution centre in southwestern Ontario. Read the complete story in our sister publication MM&D:http://tinyurl.com/d29qrxt

Telogis acquires connected navigation provider Maptuit

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Telogis, Inc., is acquiring the assets of Maptuit, a provider of connected navigation for commercial fleets.

N.A. surface trade climbs 11.5% in January

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 11.5% higher in January than in January 2011, totalling $75.5 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department...

Demand for van trailers stalls in February, full steam ahead for others

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research reports van trailer orders were down in February, but all other types of trailers saw an increase in order activity.

Ground transportation costs increase for 11th consecutive month

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased .8% in January when compared with December results, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index. After the 11th consecutive...

New study confirms ‘profound’ safety benefits from speed limiters: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- New research released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration points to significant safety benefits from using technology to electronically govern and limit the top speed of commercial trucks. “This...

OTA concerned, not surprised by cuts to Ontario’s infrastructure spending

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association says announced spending cuts to the province’s transportation infrastructure have come as no surprise to the organization, which has been warning motor carriers for months to expect certain...