Equipment UPS commits to adding more clean vehicles June 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – UPS has announced that by 2020, one in four new vehicles it purchases each year will be powered by an alternative fuel or advanced technology, up from…
Health & Safety Transport Canada posts final rule requiring stability control June 14, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has issued its final rule requiring electronic stability control (ESC) on heavy trucks. The rule, published in the Canada Gazette II and available to read…
Transportation Highway congestion costs trucking $63.4 billion May 16, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — Congestion on the US National Highway System (NHS) has added more than $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to recent research…
Business Management Trailcon appoints a regional manager for Western Canada March 7, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing Inc. has named Brian Jones as its regional manager for Western Canada, overseeing sales, operations and administration for the Calgary, Edmonton and Surrey markets. “My…
Business Management UPS makes successful drone delivery February 21, 2017 LITHIA, Fla. – UPS and truck-launched drone maker Workhorse Group this week delivered a residential package by drone, which was launched from atop a package truck. The package was successfully…
Business Management US freight economy showing “signs of life”: ATA February 21, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – US for-hire truck tonnage increased 2.9% in January, on the heels of a 4.3% contraction in December. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) says its tonnage index was…
Transportation ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased in December January 24, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.2% in December, following a revised 8.4% jump during November. According to the…
Transportation America’s Road Team Captains take on the 10 Pound Challenge December 15, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – Five America’s Road Team Captains have been chosen for the Healthy Fleet 10 Pound Challenge. “America’s Road Team Captains are the public face of trucking’s 7.3 million professional…
Equipment Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One December 2, 2016 SALK LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company unveiled its new electric semi-truck, the Nikola One, Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. With a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density…
Business Management US truck tonnage drops in September October 18, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage dropped 5.8% in September, according to the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. The sharp drop came on the heels of a 5%…
Transportation ATA names winners of 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence Award October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The American Trucking Associations revealed the winners of the 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence awards today. In total there were 43 winners, including five Canadian fleets: Airtime…
Health & Safety Report indicates decline in fatal truck-related collisions April 15, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The US Department of Transportation announced that fatal truck crashes fell by 3.7% in 2014, something the American Trucking Association was pleased to hear. “It is a…
Business Management Green Truck Summit focuses on transportation sector’s environmental impact March 1, 2016 Alternative fuels and electric vehicles brought to the forefront
Health & Safety Forum advocates for clean diesel technology to battle global climate change December 1, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Clean diesel technology will be a primary component to helping the U.S. achieve its recent commitment during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) to reduce…
Transportation Transcourt Tank Leasing participates in Tank Truck Week for first time November 19, 2015 OAKVILLE, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing joined Tank Truck Week for the first time in its history. The event took place in Houston, Texas from November 11-13, 2015 and according…
