Dalton Timmis makes donation to help Fort Mac evacuees

ANCASTER, Ont. — Dalton Timmis Insurance is joining the long list of businesses within the transportation industry that are donating money to Red Cross help the victims of the…

ATA truck tonnage index falls in April

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Association’s seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index decreased 2.1%  in April after a 4.4% drop in March. In April, the index equaled 134.8 (2000=100),…

Andy Transport opens new office in Montreal

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — Thanks to its rapid expansion, Andy Transport has opened a new office in Montreal the company announced today. The new office is approximately 5,000 sq.-ft. and is…

Toronto Trucking Association makes donation to help Fort Mac wildfire evacuees

TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Trucking Association announced today that it has donated $5,000 to the Red Cross for the Fort McMurray wildfire relief. Connie Burbidge, the executive director with…

More than a third of US truck parking available during peak times: Trucker Path

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — An analysis of truck parking availability in the US by Trucker Path has shed new light on the issue. Trucker Path, which developed a widely used…

Merrick Murphy named new president of Alcoa Wheels and Transportation Products

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Merrick Murphy was named president of the Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products (AWTP) business recently. Murphy will be reporting to Tim Myers, who recently assumed the role of…

Conference to examine Internet of Things and its effect on transportation

TORONTO, Ont. — The inaugural Internet of Things (IoT) Conference scheduled for June 21-22 plans to address the importance of IoT on the Canadian transportation sector. The event will be…

Ryder offers new flexible maintenance packages

MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s most flexible leasing and maintenance solutions, Ryder ChoiceLease. The new offerings include two new lease products,…

Protect your cargo this Memorial Day Weekend, CargoNet warns

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend looming in the US, CargoNet is reminding drivers and carriers to be vigilant to prevent cargo theft. CargoNet indicates over the past…

Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway project completes third season

YELLOWKNIFE, NWT - The third season of construction has been completed on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway - a 120-kilometer all-weather highway that will offer a land connection to Tuktoyaktuk for the first time. Today, the only way to get there is by airplane.

Daimler commits to exhibit at NACVS 2017 in Atlanta

Joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee

Fuel economy, automation among 2017 Kenworth highlights

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO -- Most of Kenworth's trucks roll off the assembly line at Chillicothe, Ohio, so it was only fitting that the manufacturer showed off its 2017 lineup by rolling vehicles past the facility's front gates. Maybe "gliding" would be a better word. Enhanced fuel economy is clearly driving some of the most recent updates.

Mack testing zero-emission drayage trucks

GREENSBORO, NC - Mack is testing Class 8 drayage trucks capable of producing zero emissions as part of a California-based project looking to reduce air pollution at "freight-intensive" locations. And the work will receive funding through a $23.6-million grant from the state, it was announced during the recent Advanced Clean Technology (ACT) Expo.

Champion curler visits Transcourt booth during company’s first year at Truxpo

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – This was the first year Transcourt Tank Leasing took part in the British Columbia Trucking Association’s Truxpo event, and the company was happy to welcome world champion…

Summit Trailer raises over $6K for Fort Mac evacuees

EDMONTON, Alta. – Summit Trailer held a barbecue May 10 to raise funds for those displaced by the Fort McMurray wildfire, raising $6,100 for the Canadian Red Cross. “Over the…