CTA announces new members of executive committee

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has announced a new executive committee of the Board of Directors for 2014-2016 today.

Canadian freight costs continue to soar

TORONTO, Ont. -- The total cost of transportation for Canadian shippers has risen 1.6% from December to January according to research published today from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). 

Kriska CEO becomes chairman of CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The CEO of Kriska Transportation, Mark Seymour, has been selected as the chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). 

Bison Transport, Paramount Freight named best fleets to drive for

GRAPEVINE, Tx. --The awards are over and the results are in.

NationaLease names new vice-president of member programs

DOWNERS GROVE, Ills. -- NationaLease has appointed Andy Stopka as vice-president of member programs.

New in-truck coaching device, DriveLogik, promises to deliver significant fuel savings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In an effort to comply with the strict fuel efficiency standards in North America, a new product called DriveLogik aims to help fleets save on fuel costs and indentify how their drivers can be more efficient on the road.

#MATS2014: Cummins looking to benefit from R&D investments

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Revenue has been relatively flat for Cummins over the past couple years, but the company has continued to invest in research and development, which executives say positions the company well in advance of an expected upturn.

#MATS2014: Cummins offers higher horsepower rating, telematics support

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins is introducing a new ISX15 power rating that will provide up to 585 hp, specifically for its Canadian customers.

SuperRigs contest to be bigger and better for 2014

This year’s 32rd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be the biggest it’s ever been.

Transport Minister releases statement about strike in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Federal Transport Minister, Lisa Raitt made a statement today about the strike that has suspended Canada’s largest port.

Legislation introduced to force unionized port truckers back to work

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The B.C. government today introduced legislation that will require unionized truck drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver to return to work.

President of ATRI to participate in ride-along to attend Mid-America Trucking Show

Arlington, Va. -- President of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Rebecca Brewster, will partake in a ride-along later this week organized by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

YTC appoints new director of commercial dealer business

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has named Dan Funkhouser as its new director of commercial dealer business.

Wabco forms strategic alliance with SmartDrive

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco has announced a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems, to integrate the companies’ respective safety systems.

Trailer demand stays strong through February

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders were strong in February, with 29,947 orders placed after cancellations.