Wabash to buy back $60M in common stock December 19, 2014 LAFAYETTE, IN - Maker of semi-trailers says buy-back is based on earnings, cash flow, and growth potential.
Drink haulers find 13% fuel savings December 19, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - New sustainability initiative shows gains in fuel efficiency of North American fleet.
Extended-length permits coming soon to Ontario December 19, 2014 TORONTO, ON - MTO set to issue permits for extended-length tractors on B-trains in early 2015.
U.S. Senate approves tax credits for trucking industry December 18, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - President expected to sign bill that would save trucking industry millions for things like buying trucks and using alternative fuels.
North America a bright spot for Volvo Group truck sales December 18, 2014 Göteborg, Sweden - November 2014 deliveries from the Volvo Group's truck operations is up 21% in North America but down worldwide down 10% from November 2013.
Daimler Group joins in-vehicle information alliance December 18, 2014 SAN RAMON, CA - Truck maker becomes the 13th member of the Genivi Alliance.
Nominees announced for 2015 Commercial Truck of the Year December 18, 2014 McLEAN, VA - The American Truck Dealers reveals that Kenworth, International and Peterbilt will vie for the coveted title this year.
ATRI lists most congested U.S. roads December 18, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - The George Washington Bridge, which connects New York and New Jersey surpassed the perennial first-place holder, Chicago's Circle Interchange, as the place to avoid this year.
DHL predicts self-driving truck convoys December 17, 2014 PLANTATION, FL - New report highlights key elements and potential of autonomous technologies on logistics and transportation.
Tight capacity, increasing rates impact shippers in October December 17, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR Shippers Conditions Index for October reflects modest easing of capacity constraints.
FINANCIAL: TransForce increases quarterly dividend December 17, 2014 MONTREAL, QC - Significant acquisitions in 2014 leads to increase. Company posts 2015 anticipated results on its website.
Returns are ‘adequate’ for most carriers: report December 17, 2014 WINDSOR, CO - New survey by Transport Capital Partners suggests that despite better rates of return, carriers are still cautious about growth.
Volvo Group plants recognized for energy savings December 17, 2014 GREENSBORO, NC - Truckmaker holds top three positions in Superior Energy Performance program.
Winnipeg completes upgrades on key truck route December 17, 2014 WINNIPEG, MB - Completion of $69.7 million arterial road project promises safer, quicker commutes, and better trucking conditions.
New Brunswick eases restriction on rear-drag devices December 16, 2014 MONCTON, NB - Keltic Transportation says it will deploy 90 full-length aerodynamic boat tail devices in its fleet by end of year.
