Commercial trailer net orders improved in September

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After recent lackluster performance, trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September, according to ACT Research Co. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over-month and 22% year-over-year. Supported by solid...

National Truck League celebrates opening of new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League has expanded its operations with the addition of a new office location in Mississauga, Ont. The insurance provider invited staff, customers and even Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion to its grand opening...

KRTS collects more than 2,500 lbs of goods for local food bank

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) collected more than 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items during its seventh annual Honk for Hunger Food Drive Oct. 16.

ATA renews contract of president Bill Graves

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations has reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with association president and CEO Bill Graves. The announcement was made earlier this week at the ATA's annual Management Conference...

COMPETITION WATCH: New Contrans, CP partnership focuses on multimodal flatdeck containers

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Canadian Pacific is set to become the exclusive Canadian rail transportation provider for Contrans Group, using Raildecks multimodal flat rack containers.

Behaviour-based safety management is ‘old school,’ Schneider exec says

DALLAS, Texas -- Fleet safety programs that focus on driver behaviour are ineffective, as it's an individual's beliefs that drive their behaviour and in some cases those beliefs must be reshaped before any meaningful outcome is achieved.

Daimler adds second shift, 350 new jobs at Portland plant

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is looking to ramp up production at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Ore. with the addition of a second shift and the creation of about 350 new jobs at the facility by the...

Class 8 truck orders defy economic doom and gloom: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research has reported commercial vehicle order activity strengthened in September, during what is traditionally the weakest new order period of the year.

CTA meets with CBP commissioner

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it's "encouraged," following a meeting with Alan Bersin, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection.

Outlook 2012: Growth signals for trucking are present but so are risk factors

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The economic outlook for trucking may be as muddled right now as that for the North American economy but fears of a double dip recession are over stated the All Eyes on the Economy panel concluded at the American Trucking...

Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13.

CN expands fleet with purchase of ‘green’ containers, chassis

TORONTO, Ont. -- CN Rail has purchased an additional 200 EcoTherm containers, bringing its fleet to nearly 500 units - the largest in North America. The containers are designed to protect products such as food, beverages, paints and...

OTA announces line-up for fall convention

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled "Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment."

‘Nimble’ Polar Corp. celebrating 65th anniversary

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers, is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

First LNG fueling station along the ‘Blue Road’ inaugurated

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Canada's first commercial liquefied natural gas fueling station was inaugurated this week in a special ceremony attended by Robert Transport president and CEO Claude Robert.