Truck Orders Up from August, Down from Year Earlier

COLUMBUS, IN - Newly released preliminary numbers show there were 40,700 North American orders for Class 5-8 trucks booked in September, according to the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Audit Finds Vancouver Port Truckers Underpaid

VANCOUVER, BC - Truck drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver have been underpaid by container trucking companies as part of a settlement following a March 2014 strike at the port, according to an audit, while the union representing truckers is challenging a new truck licensing system at the facility. According to Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner, six audits of fleets have been completed. It found they did not meet their obligations to pay their drivers rates retroactive to early April 2014, as required. The commissioner's office is currently evaluating what sanctions it will take against the six licensees.

Highway Western Star Opens New Location

AYR, ON -- Highway Western Star recently opened a new parts and service location in Guelph, ON.

Daimler Takes the Next Step Toward Autonomous Trucks

STUTTGART, Germany -- In Germany on Friday, Daimler Trucks ran a real-world test of what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.

How to stay out of trouble with the MTO

“Your life’s stress-free if you follow the rules” - Mark Bonner, MTO

Pink power

Convoy for a Cure paints the 401 pink

Humber’s driver trainer school turns 25

TORONTO, Ont. – Humber College’s Transportation Training Centre turned 25 this weekend and the school celebrated by doing what they do best – connecting students and employers to keep the…

Highway Western Star opens new location in Guelph

  AYR, Ont. – Highway Western Star has opened up a brand new location in Guelph, Ontario, the company announced today. The new branch features 10 bays and is a…

International ProStar to feature Allison TC10 transmission with Cummins ISX15 engine

LISLE, Ill., — International Truck revealed today that it will be introducing the Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission coupled with the Cummins ISX15 on its International ProStar model. The engine/transmission…

U.S. Wraps Study on Trucker Hours-of-Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Federal trucking officials in the U.S. have completed a study of the restart provisions in the country's hours of service rules for truck drivers and they may have a tough time getting regulations back to the way they used to be.

Mullen Purchases Courtesy Freight Systems

OKOTOKS, AB -- The trucking and logistics provider Mullen Group Ltd. has closed on its acquisition of Courtesy Freight Systems Ltd., a privately- owned freight transportation company.

Mullen Group acquires Courtesy Freight Systems

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group announced today that it has officially closed its acquisition of Courtesy Freight Systems. Concurrent to the closing of the transaction, Mullen Group entered into an…

First leg of the Healthy Fleet Challenge completed

TORONTO, Ont. — The first month of the new Healthy Fleet Challenge is completed and the second leg of the competition – spanning from October 1 to October 31 is…

CITT reveals topic for next webinar

TORONTO, Ont. – CITT has revealed today that its next webinar will be titled Changes in Containerization. The webinar will cover globalization in the context of the changing face of…

Total freight costs decline

TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.6% in July when compared to June, according to results published recently by The Canadian General Freight…