Diesel Prices Continue Heading to Lower Levels

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - It looks like diesel prices will end the year on a very much lower note in both Canada and the U.S. with continuing declines, making for the least expensive prices in several years. According to the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group, the national average cost of trucking's main fuel in Canada is down $0.017 from a week ago to $0.995 per liter. This is the sixth weekly drop and its lowest level since 2010. Compared to this time last year diesel is $0.199 cheaper. Prices fell Canada's four different regions and currently range from a low of $0.97 per liter in the Western Provinces to a high of $1.093 in Quebec. In the U.S., the story is also a continued drop for six straight weeks, with the average national cost falling US$0.054 from last week to US$2.284 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Department's Energy Information Administration.

Peterbilt Truck Plant Celebrating 35 Years

DENTON, TX - Thirty five years after the first truck rolled off the assembly line at Peterbilt's Denton, TX manufacturing plant, the facility has produced nearly half a million trucks, and that's a cause for a celebration by the company.

Big Rig Orders Drop as Trailers Continue Soaring

COLUMBUS, IN - Final numbers for November show orders for new big rigs in North America are down dramatically from earlier in the year while the medium duty market continues to see improvements along with the trailer market.

OTA’s Next Generation Certificate Program Returning

TORONTO, ON - A program designed as an intensive leadership development initiative for the trucking industry's future leaders has been a big hit, according to organizers and is returning next year.

U.S. Carrier Safety Fitness Regulations Expected Soon

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Notice of a proposed rule that would increase the use of inspection data in making Safety Fitness Determinations for motor carriers operating south of the border is expected to be published by Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Transcourt Adds to Team, Holds Series of Customer Events

OAKVILLE, ON -- Transcourt Tank Leasing has announced the appointment of its vice president for business development in Western Canada while it has been embarking various customer appreciation events throughout Canada.

‘Tis the Season for Cargo Thefts, How You Can Prevent Them

AUSTIN, TX and JERSEY CITY, NJ -- Don't let stolen freight ruin your holiday. This year, both Christmas Day and New Year's Day occur on a Friday, creating two separate three-day weekends, leaving more opportunity for shipments to be left unattended or parked in unsecured locations for extended periods of time.

Container Ship Begins New Regular Service at Montreal Port

MONTREAL, QC - The Port of Montreal last week welcomed the addition of another cargo container ship to its regular, weekly schedule and it's a big one.

Stemco Reaches Agreement With Goodyear

LONGVIEW, TX -- Stemco has officially reached a trademark license agreement (TMLA) with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co following its recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs.

U.S. Launches New Trucking Registration System

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a new online registration process that truck and bus companies, freight forwarders, brokers, intermodal equipment providers, and cargo tank manufacturing, inspection and repair facilities use as new applicants for USSDOT registration.

CTA, OTA Advising of Important Approaching Border Deadlines

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) are reminding truckers to keep in mind there are some important dates regarding upcoming border and customs compliance deadlines.

OOIDA Slams U.S. ELD Mandate, Files Lawsuit

GRAIN VALLEY, MO - Just mere days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled regulations that will take effect in two years requiring most U.S. truckers to use electronic logging devices (ELD) the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a lawsuit to stop the requirement.

Andy Transport Buys Matrec Terminal

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, QC -- The trucking and logistics provider Andy Transport has added to its size by purchasing a new terminal. It has acquired Matrec's terminal, located at 4 chemin du Tremblay in Boucherville.

Details Released on BC Tunnel Replacement Toll Bridge

VANCOUVER, BC - British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has released design and cost details for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project that will result in a new 10-lane bridge built over the Fraser River at Highway 99.

Mullen Cuts Spending Budget for Next Year

OKOTOKS, AB - The board of the trucking and logistics and oilfield services provider Mullen Group Ltd. has slashed the company capital spending budget for next year, due in large part to the steep decline in oil and gas prices and activity.