OOIDA speaks out against proposed EOBR mandate

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has spoken out against today's announcement that the US Department of Transportation would be moving to mandate electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison tops division in TCA’s fleet safety awards for fifth straight year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport, three-time Grand Prize Winner of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) National Fleet Safety Award, has once again placed first in the 100+ million mile category with the lowest DOT reportable...

COMPETITION WATCH: ITS acquires CSI Logistics

BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- International Truckload Services (ITS) has announced it has acquired Cornwall-based CSI Logistics.

FMCSA issues proposed law mandating EOBRs

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regulatory proposal that would require virtually  all interstate commercial truck companies to use electronic on-board recorders (EOBRS) to monitor...

Halifax bridge tolls set to rise

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- Crossing the Halifax Harbour will soon cost truckers more, after Halifax Harbour Bridges' was granted permission to raise tolls.

TransCore index shows spot market freight volumes were strong in 2010

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index ended 2010 with a bang, posting the highest ever load volumes for the month of December.

More improvements made to Queenston-Lewiston crossing

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Work has been finished on a new central plaza building that will house Canada Border Services Agency and Canadian Food Inspection Agency functions at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge, expediting the flow of...

Redpath heads down new path with Cummins

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Cummins Canada has announced that Lucas Redpath is transitioning to a new role as distributor with Cummins Eastern Canada, effective Jan. 31.

COMPETITION WATCH: Walmart awards top Canadian carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada awarded its top carriers recently during the company's second annual carrier awards dinner.

Daimler celebrates hybrid milestone

MT. HOLLY, N.C. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is celebrating the production of its thousandth hybrid-electric vehicle.

COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider National to get crash course on distracted driving

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National's drivers will be getting a customized lesson in distracted driving courtesy of L-3 MPRI, a provider of simulation-based training.

Work Truck Show to feature 22 ‘green’ trucks in ride-and-drive

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The burgeoning Work Truck Show will play host to what organizers say is the largest green truck ride-and-drive in the event's history.

New marketing team announced for Eaton’s vehicle group

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has named John Coll as its vice-president of global marketing for the vehicle group. Coll will be reporting to vehicle group president Kenneth F. Davis and will be located at the group's headquarters near...

Volvo delivers 50,000th VEST-equipped truck

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is celebrating the delivery of its 50,000th truck with Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST).

Trailer market continues strong rebound

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The trailer market continued to be hot in December, with net orders of commercial trailers rising to 22,915 units, a 7% increase over a strong November, ACT Research reports.