Infrastructure Infrastructure and the cost of doing nothing October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Everyone knows the U.S. economy is humming, so the popular All Eyes on the Economy session at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition was…
Transportation Day & Ross opens another terminal in Ottawa October 25, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. — Day & Ross announced today that it has opened its second facility in Ottawa. The new 5,000 sq.-ft. terminal, located at 1270 Humber Place, will handle freight…
Business Management Mullen Group achieves record trucking profit October 25, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group’s trucking and logistics segment achieved record revenue and profit in the third quarter. The segment now makes up about 70% of Mullen Group’s revenue, a…
Business Management Fleets achieving “record contract rates”: ACT October 25, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – About 7% of Class 8 tractors are currently unseated, with 62% of fleets reporting that as being higher than usual, according to a survey by ACT Research.
Business Management Hiway/Eskimo group acquires company, adds to leadership team October 17, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Following the Hiway/Eskimo Refrigeration merger, the company has now acquired Chill Tech Reefer Services, and has added to its leadership team. Chill Tech, an independent transport refrigeration…
Business Management Canada’s spot market sees more capacity, less freight October 16, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes increased towards the end of September, but third quarter volumes were 29% off unprecedented Q2 numbers. Third quarter load volumes were only…
Business Management Carriers giving capacity to best customers October 16, 2018 Driver shortage putting a lid on fleet expansion
Business Management Pro carrier environment sustained through August: FTR October 15, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) dropped in August, but still reflected a very positive carrier environment. The moderation seen in August reflected some freight rate stabilization…
Business Management Fastfrate launches new linehaul division October 15, 2018 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Fastfrate Group has announced the formation of a new dedicated truckload linehaul service. It integrated BRS Transportation’s operations into the Consolidated Fastfrate operations, effective Oct. 15. Fastfrate…
Transportation Ground breaks for Gordie Howe Bridge October 5, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. – Ground has officially broken on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, beginning full-scale construction of a six-lane, 2.5-km cable-stay span to link Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich.
Equipment Third quarter the best ever for Class 8 orders October 4, 2018 Fleets rushed to secure truck availability in September, with preliminary data showing orders for 42,300 units, according to FTR. That set an all-time high for the third quarter, with 146,800…
Business Management Trucking conditions among the best since 2004 September 24, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. are at among their strongest since early 2004, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The July reading of 14.04 reflected…
Transportation Mitsubishi Fuso names new dealer business manager September 24, 2018 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has named Michael Vittese the new dealer business manager. Vittese comes to the position from International Truck, where he served in a…
Equipment Record August for trailer orders September 21, 2018 Trailer orders exceeded the best August in history, according to preliminary data from FTR and ACT Research. FTR reported orders of 35,300 units, exceeding expectations at 27% higher than July…
Transportation CTA continues Driver Inc. attack September 21, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues its attack on the “Driver Inc.” payment model, making its case before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Driver…
