MTO Reminds Trucking to Use New Parkway

TORONTO -- The Ontario Minister of Transportation is reminding trucking company dispatchers and others the new Herb Gray Parkway in Windsor which connects from Hwy. 401 has been open for more than two weeks and Hwy. 3 is closed heading to the bridge crossing, according to the Ontario Trucking Association. MTO says many truck drivers still appear unaware the new expressway is accessible and instead they continue to head down Hwy. 3, then they try to find their way around the closure by winding around residential streets, much to the annoyance of residents. It also urges travelers and carriers to be patient with some growing pains as the entire project moves toward full completion. The partial opening of Hwy. 401 allows for traffic to be shifted from Hwy. 3 to Hwy 401 so that construction works can be completed on Hwy. 3. During this stage of construction, travelers will experience short-term ramp and road closures along with other construction works.

Next Big Step Reached in Cross-Border Bridge Project

WINDSOR, ON -- The group charged with building the new Gordie Howe International Bridge crossed another milestone this week when it requested qualifications from companies that would like to be part in the more than $2 billion project.

Truck Tonnage Falls in June from May, Up Over Last Year

ARLINGTON, VA - The amount of truck tonnage hauled in the U.S. fell slightly in June, as manufacturing and retail sales also declined, according to the latest survey of carriers by one fleet group.

North American Truck Orders Slow in June

COLUMBUS, IN - Orders for new Class 8 trucks in North America slipped a little during June from the month before while they fell dramatically in the medium-duty Class 5 through Class 7 sector, according to new figures released on Monday by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Canadian Spot Market Capacity Jumps, Volume Declines

TORONTO -- A measure of Canada's spot freight trucking market was nearly flat for June while truck capacity broadened past any previous year's levels.

Take A Break, Get Ready for Brake Safety Week

GREENBELT, MD - Mark your calendars and be sure the brakes on any trucks you drive or own are on are in proper working order, because one of the biggest safety enforcement efforts of the year is just around the corner.

Test Center Opened for Connected, Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, MI -- One truck and engine maker along with automotive and technology companies are supporting a new test site for connected and automated vehicles that had its grand opening on Monday.

Beaver Truck Centre Opening New Location

WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba-based Volvo and Hino dealership, Beaver Truck Centre, will soon open a new location in Brandon and have an open house.

Navistar Securing New Loan to Improve Liquidity

LISLE, IL -- The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. on Monday announced it is refinancing a loan to improve the company's liquidity and financial flexibility.

Trailer Orders Rebound in June

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net trailer orders in the U.S. recovered dramatically in June from the month before, hitting a level of 26,7000, according to the freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.

U.S. Begins Effort to Improve Underride Crash Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. government has taken what it said is the first step in a larger initiative to upgrade the standards for truck and trailer underride crash protection.

Lawsuit Alleges Some 2010 Truck Engines Are Illegal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Navistar Inc.'s 2009-2010 "transition" strategy for exhaust-emissions compliance has led to a lawsuit filed last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to Truckinginfo.com

Special: How New U.S. Trucking Proposals Affect You

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Lawmakers with the federal government in the U.S. are hard at work, or so they like to claim, putting together legislation to fund road and bridge building and repair projects. While roads and bridges are important in themselves, the legislation is starting to hit every aspect of your industry; it's as expansive as it is expensive. Whether or not you pull in the U.S., this massive legislative exercise will have an affect on the way you do business. As goes the American transportation industry, so goes ours. These elected members of both the House and Senate, of which there are 435 and 100 voting, respectively, are working to beat an end of the month deadline before current highway funding expires, including figuring out where the money will come from and if they will pass a short-term funding patch or a longer one covering several years. While the issued is far from settled, it is clear trucking interests and issues are getting some attention from Congress, with lawmakers offering up proposals that include everything but the kitchen sink.

Analysis: Growing Tussle Over Glider Kits

Long a bone of contention, the EPA wants gliders to use diesels that meet current emissions limits, while Canada has indicated it will go along with U.S. greenhouse gas regulations.

Canada Places Massive Military Order with Mack

ALLENTOWN, PA - The Canadian government will spend $725 million to buy special trucks from the sister company to Mack Trucks for use in its military.