PIC welcomes three new carriers to its inventory of members

CALGARY, Alta. – Alberta’s Partners in Compliance (PIC) has announced three new businesses to its group of excellent carriers – Horizon North, V.D.M. Trucking Service and 3-S Contracting. The PIC…

Gordie Howe Bridge to cost more than expected: Report

WINDSOR, Ont. — The new Gordie Howe Bridge that will link Windsor and Detroit may cost the Canadian government up to $3.5 billion more than expected, thanks to the low…

New Intermodal Service from U.S. to Canada Launched

ATLANTA, GA -- Infinity Transportation Logistics LLC (ITL) recently added to its service offerings, providing expedited temperature-controlled domestic intermodal service to Toronto and Miami, FL from Washington State and Oregon.

Gordie Howe Bridge Costs Skyrocket

WINDSOR, ON - It's going to cost more...correction...it's going to cost a whole lot more to build a new bridge connecting Canada and the U.S.

What Drives You in Trucking?

WINNIPEG, MB - One of the largest trucking companies in Canada is calling on transportation industry professionals from across North America to share what motivates them.

Brantford Puts Brakes on Big Rigs Along Lorne Bridge

BRANTFORD, ON -- The City of Brantford, ON has approved a by-law limiting gross vehicle weights for five months out of the year along one span.

Bison wants to know ‘what drives you’

WINNIPEG, Man. – What motivates you to get behind the wheel of your truck and travel the endless North American highways? This is what Bison Transport wants to know, as…

PMTC seminar to cover CVORs, new inspection standards and cargo security

TORONTO, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will host a seminar Jan. 13 to discuss Ontario’s CVOR program and cargo security. The seminar will run from…

Two Canadians nominated for TCA’s Driver of the Year competition

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Truckload Carriers Association announced the finalists for the 2015 Driver of the Year competition and two Canadians have made the cut. Finalists in the both the…

Cummins announces GHG17 engine certification

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins announced today it has received GHG17 certification and will offer engines in 2017 that will be 2.5-7.5% more fuel-efficient than the 2013 ISX15. The company’s entire…

Brantford restricts truck weights on Lorne Bridge

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Trucks weighing more than 30 tonnes are not allowed on Brantford’s Lorne Bridge this winter. City council passed a bylaw restricting truck size on the bridge after…

Freight Shipping Costs Decline for Second Straight Month

TORONTO, ON - The latest results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 2.7 percent in October when compared with September.

PMTC Seminar to Discuss CVOR Program, Cargo Security

OAKVILLE, ON - As part of its continuing effort to offer more educational seminars the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced its next event will held on Jan. 13 in Toronto from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cummins Gets U.S. Regulatory OK for Engine Lineup

COLUMBUS, IN -- Cummins Inc. on Monday announced that it received certification for its complete lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards which take effect in January 2017. Fuel efficiency is improved across the commercial vehicle engine lineup from 5.0 liters to 15 liters. "Cummins is committed to providing customer-focused innovation as soon as it is ready," said Amy Boerger, vce president of sales and support. "For example, efficiency improvements implemented in the 2016 ISX15 400 hp to 475 hp ratings will provide customers with fuel economy gains over the 2013 ISX15, ranging from 2.5 percent on the base engine up to 7.5 percent with a SmartAdvantage Powertrain with ADEPT SmartCoast features."

Clock Ticking Down for Highway Star Nominations

TORONTO, ON - Time is running out to nominate a driver for one of the biggest honors of the year and it's a chance to feel good about yourself.