Excessive, costly background checks driving truckers out of industry: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is appealing to Congress to eliminate duplicative background checks for commercial drivers.

Continental Tire inks distribution deal with TravelCenters of America, Petro Stopping Center

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire has announced its products are now available through TravelCenters of America and Petro Stopping Center sites in the US and Canada.

Class 8 orders surge in April: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Preliminary results from ACT Research indicate Class 8 commercial vehicle net orders climbed to 38,200 units in North America in April.

Xata now offering ZoomSafer to eliminate phone use while vehicle in motion

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Xata has announced it is integrating and reselling ZoomSafer software, which can prevent drivers from using their cell phones for calls, texting or e-mail while the truck is in motion.

Secrets of Best Fleets to Drive For cross-country tour starts next week

TORONTO, Ont. -- Is your company doing what it can to attract and retain drivers? The Best Fleets to Drive for Seminar Series tour starts next week in Western Canada.

Saskatchewan roads getting beaten up by flooding

REGINA, Sask. -- Spring floods are causing major damage to Saskatchewan's roads, the province's Minster of Highways and Infrastructure, Jim Reiter has warned.

COMPETITION WATCH: Titanium Trucking Services buys Flex-Mor Industries

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Spara Capital Partners, an Oakville-based investment and merchant banking firm, has announced the acquisition of carrier Flex-Mor Industries by Woodbridge-based trucking company Titanium Trucking Services.

N.A. surface trade jumps nearly 12% in February

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 11.8% higher in February than in February 2010, reaching $66.5 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group to acquire Hi-Way 9

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Drumheller, Alta.-based LTL carrier Hi-Way 9 and its subsidiaries.

Mack celebrating 50 years at powertrain components plant

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Mack Trucks' powertrain components plant in Hagerstown is celebrating 50 years in operation today.

CITT announces the program for Reposition 2011

TORONTO, Ont -- CITT has finalized the program for Reposition 2011, its learning and networking event for supply chain and logistics professionals.

Molson Coors Canada selects Hyphen Transportation Management as its 4PL transportation management provider

VAUGHAN, Ontario -- Molson Coors Canada has inked a deal with Hyphen Transportation Management Inc. (a subsidiary of Calyx Transportation Group Inc.) to provide transportation management services.

Truck stop accident leaves New Brunswick man dead

PLASTER ROCK, N.B. -- An accident at a New Brunswick truck stop has left one man dead, according to a report from the Telegraph-Journal.

CTA gives positive reaction to new majority government

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is looking forward to a period of economic stability following the election of the Conservative Party in a majority government last night.

Navistar names new VP of custom products division

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar has named William H. Osborne as its vice-president of its custom products division. In this role, Osborne will have accountability for Navistar's Monaco RV and Workhorse business units. Osborne was appointed to...