Truck News golf tourney teeing off June 5

TORONTO, Ont. -- The seventh annual Truck News/Chevron charity golf tournament will held on June 5 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont.

Six of top 20 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ based in Canada

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For in Canada and the US have been announced by CarriersEdge and the Truckload Carriers Association, and once again there's a strong Canadian contingent.

Trailer sector finishes strong in 2011: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery, according to ACT Research. Net orders for total trailers grew 38% year-over-year,...

Ground transportation costs rise for ninth consecutive month: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6% in November when compared with October results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results represent the...

Quinte Truck & Trailer among Meritor’s top distributors

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Keith Graham of Quinte Truck & Trailer has been recognized as one of Meritor's top-selling distributors over the past year and has won a trip to the Super Bowl for his company's efforts.

Toyota launches new tools and app to measure fuel savings

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., has launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet.

Effective transportation system key to future growth, transport minister asserts

CALGARY, Alta. -- To build an effective transportation system for the future, Canada must recognize emerging trends and opportunities and adapt our systems and policies to capitalize on them, Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure...

Coming off record year, Volvo predicting “good, but choppy 2012”

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks is predicting a "good, but choppy 2012," coming on the heels of a banner year for the company, in which it grew its North American Class 8 retail market share nearly three points.

Meritor renews supply deal with Fras-le

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has announced it has renewed an exclusive five-year pact with Fras-le to supply brake lining for its US and Canadian commercial vehicle markets.

Trailer Wizards sets up shop in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. -- Trailer Wizards has opened up shop in St John's, Nfld., having partnered with an existing trailer maintenance and repair shop, Reefer Repair. Officials say the partnership will allow Newfoundland customers to both purchase...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins pair of awards from Walmart Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Bison Transport has won a pair of awards from Walmart Canada: the Overall Store Delivery Carrier of the Year award and the Shining Star Award. Bison was recognized at the Annual Walmart Canada Carrier Awards banquet in...

Freight Wing launches next generation AeroFlex side skirts

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Freight Wing has launched its AeroFlex 2012 side skirts.

US truck tonnage enjoys largest annual increase in 13 years

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage jumped 6.8% in December after rising a modest 0.3% in November, according to the American Trucking Associations.

TransCore’s North American Freight Index records highest December freight volumes since 2005

PORTLAND, Ore -- TransCore's  North American Freight Index in December climbed 11 percent compared to December 2010 on the spot market, marking the second highest freight volume for December since 2005.

Government group hopes to cut red tape for Canadian businesses

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Red Tape Commission, a government group working to cut red tape for businesses, has issued its final report: "Cutting Red Tape; Freeing Business to Grow."