APTA working on program to address driver shortage, training and retention

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says it is working on a project that will help the industry deal with pressing issues such as the driver shortage, training and driver retention.

Schneider National introduces new trailer tracking technology

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National is installing new tracking technology across its fleet of van trailers and intermodal containers. The new technology from Qualcomm is designed to provide continuous, real-time information regarding the...

Chevron kicks off bass boat giveaway contest

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron is once again giving away a bass boat to the winner of its annual sweepstakes.

Navistar names new CFO

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has named Walter G. Borst its new executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

Ground transportation costs drop in April: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 2.4% in April when compared with March results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Kenworth now offering 52-inch mid-roof sleeper option for T680

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth’s T680 is now available with a 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth officials say the sleeper is well-suited for regional hauling applications – including tank, bulk, flatbed, heavy haul and lowboy –...

Mack showcases LNG-powered Pinnacle at alternative transport event

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mack Trucks showcased its liquefied natural gas-powered Mack Pinnacle model during the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo today.

Meritor adds new high-torque clutch for medium-, heavy-duty trucks

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has added a high-torque 15.5-inch clutch to its current line for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Peterson Manufacturing wins silver supplier award from Caterpillar

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Peterson Manufacturing Company has been awarded Silver certification for 2012 through Caterpillar's Supplier Quality Excellence Process. Caterpillar personnel visited Peterson’s corporate headquarters in Grandview on...

ATA report projects trucking’s continued dominance, freight volume increases

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is projecting an overall increase in freight volumes for all modes of more than 20% and an increase in the amount of that freight moved by trucks.

OOIDA campaign pushes for basic standards for new truck drivers

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has launched a new campaign to address what it calls “the biggest safety gap in the trucking industry”: the lack of basic training standards for new drivers....

Tips for selling and buying a business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- You’ve spent your life building your business, why not invest a little time before selling it to maximize its value? That was the advice from Doug Nix, vice-chairman of Corporate Finance Associates, who addressed a...

M&A activity slower than anticipated so far this year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- North American merger and acquisition activity levels have not yet met expectations in 2013, but conditions are ripe for an increase in Canada, particularly in the logistics sector.

Penske orders 100 compressed natural gas tractors from Freightliner

READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 100 compressed natural gas Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-litre engines. Officials say the natural gas tractors will be used by Penske’s full-service truck...

Trucking bears greatest freight load in North America in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trucks carried 60.0% of the $95.6 billion of freight moved in March between Canada, the US and Mexico, followed by rail at 16.5%, vessels at 8.1%, pipelines at 7.0% and air at 3.7%, according to the Bureau of Transportation...