Equipment Truck orders remained weak in June July 3, 2019 New Class 8 truck orders remained subdued in June, with FTR reporting preliminary orders of 13,000 units and ACT Research reporting 13,100. FTR reports orders were up 24% from May,…
Transportation Study praises China’s deployment of electric trucks July 2, 2019 BASALT, Colo. – The Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen is taking a leadership role in deploying electrical logistical vehicles for urban freight movement, setting an example for other cities worldwide,…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales June 24, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see…
Transportation Shipper conditions deteriorated in April June 24, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers took a step back in April, due to stronger rail rates and higher fuel prices, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index. However, FTR…
Equipment Trailer orders reach lowest point since 2016: FTR June 24, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The red-hot trailer market continues to cool, with May orders of 11,700 units marking the lowest total since July 2016. FTR reports orders for 2019 production have…
Equipment Class 8 market showing signs of cooling: ACT June 24, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 retail sales and build are at near record high levels, but there’s evidence that shows a change in direction is mounting. That’s according to ACT…
Transportation Mitsubishi Fuso names new director, Dealer Network Development June 20, 2019 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has named Peter Young the director of Dealer Network Development. In his new role, Young will focus on the development of…
Transportation Driver shortage dominates minister’s North Bay talks June 19, 2019 NORTH BAY, Ont. – The province’s minister of economic development, job creation and trade has met with trucking industry leaders for talks on driver shortage and other key issues affecting…
Transportation Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers June 17, 2019 The Phase 2 GHG standards would include a focus on trailers, requiring enhancements such as side guards to help reduce greenhouse gases. OTTAWA, Ont. – Environment Canada will delay the…
Health & Safety Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
Business Management Loadings growth slowing, rates on the decline: FTR June 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking rates are expected to decrease about 7% this year, primarily driven by the spot market, with contract rates flat to down 1%. That’s the projection from…
Transportation UPDATED: Canada’s ELD rule announced June 13, 2019 ELDs to be required in Canada by 2021
Transportation Atlantic Truck Show attracts thousands of truck enthusiasts June 12, 2019 MONCTON, N.B. — Thousands of truck enthusiasts and exhibitors gathered at the Moncton Coliseum Complex on June 7 and 8 for the largest trucking and transportation event, the Atlantic Truck…
Supply Chain U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May June 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot market truckload freight volumes failed to meet expectations in May, transportation information provider DAT Solutions said on Tuesday. The number of full-truckload van loads moved on…
Transportation Spot market load volumes increased in May June 11, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian spot market heated up in May, with load volumes rising against a lesser increase in truck volumes. TransCore Link Logistics reported daily average load postings…