TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index sees double digit increase for August

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index for the nation's spot market in August was up 10% from July 2011 and had a 12% increase year-over-year.  August 2011 freight volumes were the highest for same month over the last five...

New truck route to bypass Estevan

ESTEVAN, Sask. -- The location of a new Estevan truck route bypassing the community, has been selected.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator Part 10: Insuring Your Livelihood

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck insurance is mandatory but what about the trailer, cargo and perhaps as importantly, your health?

Food bank looking for volunteer truck drivers

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto-area truck drivers looking to help out in their community can fill a need by volunteering to pick up and deliver donations on behalf of the Daily Bread Food Bank.

OTA offers reward for rock-throwing hoodlums

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is assisting police in their search for "hoodlums" accused of throwing rocks at passing vehicles, injuring a truck driver.

Top truckers crowned at national driving championship

CALGARY, Alta. -- The highest-skilled truck drivers in the country battled it out at the National Professional Truck Driving Championship held Sept. 8-11 in Calgary. The event featured the winners from the provincial championships, which made...

COMPETITION WATCH: Business as usual for Schneider following US-Mexico deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National says it's "business as usual" for the carrier following the cross-border agreement announced this summer between the US and Mexico.

Wajax announces rebranding initiative

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wajax Corporation announced a new branding initiative yesterday that will see its three key divisions renamed.

APTA launches online driver training service

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has launched a new online driver training service, designed specifically to help its members improve the overall quality of the drivers in their fleets. The service focuses on...

Bison Transport deploys United Way trailer

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport will deploy a new trailer today that raises awareness of the United Way and its 'A Better Community Starts With You' campaign.

CBSA signals possible cabotage crackdown

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken steps to clarify its position on cabotage while bringing enforcement in line with that of the US, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has indicated.

Shaw Tracking provides fleet tracking tool for smartphones

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has announced a partnership with ExpressLane Data, which the company says will provide fleet managers with a new way to send out and receive information.

Quick Truck Lube offering overnight parking as rest areas close

AYR, Ont. -- With the recent closure of the highway rest areas both east and westbound near Cambridge, Quick Truck Lube is offering free parking at its nearby location.

Trucker who killed 11 people was using cell phone: NTSB

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended banning commercial drivers from using mobile phones after it concluded a tractor-trailer driver who killed 11 people was distracted by his cell phone at the...

Manitoba Trucking Association wraps successful National Trucking Week

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is extending thanks to its members, and the trucking industry at large for a successful celebration of National Trucking Week.