Energy independence must be part of US economic growth plan, Jeb Bush tells TCA

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Committing to energy independence is key to the long term revival of the US economy, former Florida governor Association convention Jeb Bush, told delegates attending the 74th annual Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).

OTA’s livestock division commended for excellence in animal transport

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Livestock Transporters’ Division (LTD) has received commendation from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Gerry Ritz for its efforts to...

It’s time for the industry to put up or shut up, Salisbury tells TCA

KISSIMMEE, Fla. –  The trucking industry must work to drastically improve its image if it expects to deal with a more favorable legislative environment,  Gary Salisbury, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) told...

Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive...

OTA survey shows industry optimism, but flat freight growth

TORONTO, Ont. -- Optimism among Ontario motor carriers rebounded somewhat in the first quarter of 2012 after a dip in confidence to close out 2011, according to the latest quarterly survey from the Ontario Trucking Association.

Commercial vehicle net orders down, but healthy in February: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American medium- and heavy-duty Classes 5-7 and Class 8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for February were down from January, according to a report from ACT Research. The final numbers, slated to be released...

Navistar partners with fleet to develop ‘ultra-lightweight’ tractor

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has presented a Strategic Partnership Award to customer Perdue Farms for collaborating in the development of an “ultra-lightweight tractor specification” and “state-of-the-art tractor-trailer...

Ontario to extend wheelbase limit for certain tractors

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has proposed to extend the maximum tractor wheelbase for trucks using anti-idling devices.

North American surface trade up 11.6% in December

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 11.6% higher in December than in December 2010, totalling $74.2 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US...

CTA ‘encouraged’ by border plan talks with CBSA, CBP

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it is “encouraged” by its discussions with stakeholders this week concerning the future of the Canada-US Beyond the Border Action Plan.   CTA participated in the Border...

ATA, FMCSA come together to defend electronic logging proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has set aside its beef with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) over hours-of-service, in order to file an amicus brief supporting its stance on electronic...

Saskatchewan trucking company to provide road condition updates

SASKATOON, Sask. -- A Saskatchewan trucking company has partnered with the province to deliver timely road condition updates for truckers and other motorists.

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.