#MATS: Eaton’s chief economist sees good times for trucking

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton shared its chief economist with trucking journalists this week, and while James Meil warned "headwinds and tailwinds are at work," his message was one of opportunity.

The state of freight

TORONTO, Ont. - While the number of trucks and trailers on the road may be what shippers focus on when discussing available capacity for land transportation, it's the shortage of available drivers that will prove to be the real issue in the...

Freight costs decline in January, fuel surcharges reach two-year high

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped for the fourth consecutive month in January, while fuel surcharges assessed by carriers rose to the highest level in more than two years, according to the most...

Hydrogen-generating systems are a tough sell

Despite constant pressure to reduce fuel costs and particulate emissions, many carriers ignore an innovation that could fix both problems.        

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program coming April 1

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada are updating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that fleets have been using to tackle shortages of long-haul truck drivers.

CTA calls federal budget ‘vague,’ applauds portions

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The recently announced federal budget has caused division not only within the ranks of the Canadian government, which is currently in the midst of a historic vote of non-confidence against the Conservative minority, but also...

Funding announced for Regina’s global transportation hub

REGINA, Sask. -- The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are slated to contribute a combined $1.2 million in funding to the Global Transportation Hub Authority (GTHA) in Regina.

Freightliner introduces new vocational models

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Freightliner has expanded its vocational presence with the introduction of two new severe-duty models.

Cat unveils much anticipated vocational truck

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Caterpillar has taken the wraps off a stunning new vocational truck that will be suitable for a full range of vocations.

North American surface trade surges nearly 25% in 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Surface transportation trade between Canada, the US, and Mexico increased by 24.3% in 2010 compared to 2009, reaching $791 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Kelron Logistics launches new intermodal xervice

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kelron Logistics, a North American full service transportation logistics solutions provider, now offers Intermodal service throughout North America.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Exalta Transport

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Manitoulin Transport has expanded its western presence by acquiring Exalta Transport.

Fremont, Paramount win overall Best Fleets to Drive For awards

SAN DIEGO, Cal. -- Fremont Contract Carriers of Fremont, Nebraska and Paramount Freight Systems of Ft. Myers, Florida were named the Best Fleets to Drive For, for company drivers and owner/operators respectively.

Nova Scotia looks to bring roadwork in-house, threatens to kill 80/20 rule

TRURO, N.S. -- Nova Scotia documents, uncovered by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through the Access to Information Act, have revealed the province plans to get into the roadbuilding and quarry operations business and will kill the so-called...

Manitoba Trucking Association announces new executive team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected its officers and executive committee members for the 2011/2012 term at its 79th annual general meeting. Elected were: