Trucking conditions to get better from here: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US remained unchanged in January, but will improve later this year, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The January reading of…

DyTerra’s Ontario branch under new ownership

AYR, Ont. – DyTerra, a company that services the propane and fertilizer industries, primarily in Western Canada, is exiting the Ontario market but its services will continue under new ownership.

Increasing confidence driving new trailer orders: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final February net trailer orders totaled 25,800 units, down 21% from January but 20% better than last February, FTR reports. February orders were the best for that…

OTA continues push for Smart Lift Axles

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association says it has completed a detailed analysis of Smart Lift Axles (SLAs), in a bid to have Ontario revise regulations that govern weights and dimensions.

Database tracks carriers compliant with UFSTP program

BIRMINGHAM, AL - TransComply, the manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol, has launched an online public listing of motor carriers that have complied with all the requirements for participation in the program.

Geotab to connect legacy Macks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Mack and Geotab are bringing the power of telematics to about 50,000 legacy Mack trucks that don't currently have GuardDog connect.

Net trailer orders remain strong for February: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - While down 21% compared to January, net trailer orders for February were up 20% compared to February 2016, with February 2017 seeing the highest orders for the month since 2014.

Ancra Canada appoints Lou Campoli

WOODSTOCK, ON - Lou Campoli has been named central region sales manager for Ancra Canada's Cargo Systems Division products, covering Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

PACCAR testing autonomous truck

PACCAR has produced the prototype of an autonomous truck with support from NVIDIA, a computer hardware and software developer. NVIDIA's Drive PX 2 AI technology - which is also used by Tesla -- has an SAE Level 4 ranking, which is the second-highest level of automation, exceeded only by full automation. "This is probably the largest single mass of a product that we've helped make," said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA founder and Chief Executive Officer, during a keynote presentation at Bosch Connected World.

CTA wants thoughts on AMPS penalty system

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) along with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) have been working together to put Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) requirements in place, and most recently they've been looking at ways to better administer the enforcement of Advanced Monetary Penalties (AMPS). Your feedback could help.

Ancra Canada names new central region sales manager

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ancra Canada has named Lou Campoli its central region sales manager, covering Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Campoli will represent Ancra’s cargo systems division products. He has more…

CTA mostly satisfied with Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regs

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is satisfied that Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks adequately reflect the unique operating conditions in this country. While the…

Senior exec to leave Yokohama

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Rick Phillips is leaving Yokohama Tire Corporation after two decades with the company. Phillips, who served as vice-president of sales, is leaving to pursue other opportunities,…

CTA needs help to make changes to CBSA’s AMPS penalty system

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) together with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) are working to put Advanced Commercial Information requirements (ACI) in place. The second phase…

Gala celebrates industry women, but more to do

MONCTON, NB - The Transportation Club of Moncton celebrated Atlantic Canada's women in transportation on March 16, naming Midland Transport as Employer of the Year, and Kelly Henderson of THRSC Atlantic as Woman of the Year. But while gains for the region's women were celebrated, Angela Splinter of Trucking HR Canada stressed in a keynote address that there is more to do. Women account for 48% of Canada's workforce but just 27% of people who work in transportation. Of those women, 18% are senior managers and 15% are supervisors. And she asked the crowd how they would react if a young girl in their family came forward and said they wanted to be a truck driver when they grew up.