Translog 2014 to examine congestion issues in GTHA

BURLINGTON, Ont. – The Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area is the largest freight hub and population centre in Canada but congestion is causing movements to seize up. What are the costs of complacency in a competitive world?

Avaal Technology Solutions opens office in India

NEW DELHI, India -- Avaal Technology Solutions, a Toronto-based company that provides software and cloud based solutions to the transportation industry, has gone international. 

PeopleNet Transportation Symposium wrap-up

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. – Along with swapping ghost stories and tales of devotion to NHL teams both in and out of the playoffs, the presentations and discussions at the PeopleNet Transportation Summit, shared best practices, industry...

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TMTV’s Video on the Road at the PeopleNet Transportation Symposium: Experimenting with real-time parking notifications

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- As hours of service tick away, drivers can't waste time looking for a place to park when it's time for their mandatory rest periods.

OTA praises budget measure that will close huge loophole

TORONTO, Ont.-- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is commending a part in the provincial budget that was announced today that would close a long-time loophole which exempted certain heavy trucks from having to be plated and subjected to...

Well-known Alberta trucking executive passes away

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta trucking community has lost one of its most prominent members with the death of William "Bill" Sokil.

Lockwood resigns as president and co-CEO of Mullen Group

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has announced that its president and co-CEO Stephen H. Lockwood Q.C plans to resign as an officer on June 30, 2014. 

MTA announces retirement of executive director

WINNIPEG, Man.--  The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced Bob Dolyniuk’s retirement today. He was the organization’s executive director for 17 years. 

Congestion on American highways add $9.2 billion in operational costs for the year

ARLINGTON, Va. – Research released today by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that congestion costs on US Interstate highways added more than $9.2 billion in operation costs to the trucking industry last...

CGFI research shows freight costs, fuel surcharges on the rise

TORONTO, Ont. -- Results issued today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show that the total cost of ground transportation for shippers in Canada went up by 0.75 % in February from January.

ATA expresses disappointment in new transportation plan

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Obama administration put forward their transportation plans today, and American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials are not happy. 

Canada Cartage partners with Wireless Links to introduce new fleet management system

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage announced today that it recently partnered with Wireless Links to produce a custom telematics system that offers unique solutions exclusive to Canada Cartage customers.  

Carrier Transicold granted full verification for its EES from CARB

ATHENS, Ga. -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has given Carrier Transicold full verification for its engine emissions system (EES) option as a level 3+ verified diesel emission control device. 

ACT Research: trailer orders consistent, cancellations low

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research, trailer order volumes have slowed in April but large fleets were still providing support. Cancellations were low and posted in the...