US used truck sales up in June, trailer orders stay soft: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- US used truck sales grew 8% in June over May, but lagged June 2011 and the first six months of 2011, while pricing appears to be slowing a little more rapidly than was previously expected, according to the latest report from...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac completes acquisition of Liquid Cargo Lines

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Liquid Cargo Lines Limited (LCL).  Trimac acquired the shares of LCL from McCaig Real Estate, an affiliate...

TomTom launches latest version of Logistics map for truck, fleet operators

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Navigation systems manufacturer TomTom has launched the newest version of its Logistics map product designed specifically for truck and fleet operators.

Beaver Truck Centre raises $13,000 at charity golf tournament

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre raised $13,000 at its third charity golf tournament, held at the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club July 18. The tournament, entitled, “Manitoba Truckers Going the Distance,” donates proceeds to SCE...

Fifty-year veteran of the highway named 2012 O/O of the Year

FERGUS, Ont. -- Fifty years on the road without an accident, a history of stopping to help others when needed and a commitment to professionalism have earned Harvey McDonald of Brantford, Ont. the 2012 Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year...

COMPETITION WATCH: Wes Armour, ATS win awards for community service, company wellness

MONCTON, N.B. -- Armour Transportation Systems’ (ATS) president and CEO Wes Armour has won the “Builder of Youth Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Boys and Girls Club of Moncton. The award, presented to Armour on May 16, is...

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce revenue, profits soar in Q2

MONTREAL, Que. -- Acquisitions of Loomis Express, IE Miller and Quik X propelled TransForce to a 25% increase in revenue in the second quarter. Total revenue increased $161.2 million to $812.0 million in the three-month period ending June 30.

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen posts record revenue in Q2

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has posted record second quarter revenue, generating $320.1 million in the period ending June 30. Mullen’s second quarter revenue was an increase of $29.3 million, or 10.1%, from the $290.8 million...

Volvo opens permanent truck display at Greensboro Children’s Museum

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has partnered with the Greensboro Children’s Museum to open a new permanent exhibit featuring a Volvo VNL 670. The interactive display allows children to get behind the wheel and explore all aspects of the...

US for-hire truck tonnage bounces back in June

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2% in June after falling 1.0% in May, according to a report from the American Trucking Associations. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7% drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s...

Ground transportation costs drop in May: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29% in May when compared with April results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Alberta to beef up police presence on Highway 63

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Drivers on the busy Highway 63 truck corridor will see more enforcement and more visual reminders to drive safely as the government moves to address recommendations stemming from a report to improve safety on the road.

Bendix supports safety group’s choice for stability technology mandate

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix is endorsing the choice of full-stability technology by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require stability technology...

Refreshing the fleet

Motor carriers that extended trade cycles during the recession are awakening to a harsh reality as they begin to look at rejuvenating their aging fleets. The latest emissions-related technologies brought on by US Environmental Protection Agency...

Report suggests Manitoba could raise biodiesel requirement

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Winnipeg Free Press has reported the province of Manitoba is considering raising its biodiesel requirement from 2% biofuel to 5%.