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Ingersoll Expands into Trailer Suspensions at Truck Show - 26/03/2012
  INGERSOLL, ON — One of the brightest spots in the southeastern Ontario economy shone just a little brighter.

Top 10 Lessons Learned at Mid-America. - 22/03/2012
  LOUISVILLE, KY. — Our reporters are combing the aisles of America’s biggest truck show in pursuit of wisdom and insight. Here are the 10 brightest pearls they’ve unearthed found so far.

Daimler Puts Hankook's Canadian Rubber on Cascadia, Coronado - 22/03/2012
  BRAMPTON, ON./ LOUISVILLE, KY. — Canadian-based Hankook signs agreement with DTNA.

Trucking Resource Council Gets Funding for Other, Other Trucking Jobs - 20/03/2012
  OTTAWA — New funding to help update standards for non-driving jobs, announces CTHRC.

February Commercial Vehicle Orders Drop - 20/03/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN – But backlog and positive demand keep expectations buoyant.

Trimac and Northern Resource Close Deal - 19/03/2012
  CALGARY — Trimac's 29 percent acquisition of Northern Resource comes to a close.

TransCore's Spot Market Freight Climbs 24 Percent Over January - 19/03/2012
  PORTLAND, OR. — Year-over-year shows a 5.2 percent drop.

One On One with Jerry Moyes, Swift Transportation - 16/03/2012
  TORONTO — Jerry Moyes sits down with us to talk LNG, drivers, and how he'd like to go on a long-haul with his father.

Bradley Takes McGuinty to Task on Licence and Vehicle Fee Hikes - 14/03/2012
  TORONTO — Longer and fairer phase-in time needed at the very least, says OTA pres.

Manitoba Truckers Elect Bison's Norm Blagden as President - 14/03/2012
  WINNIPEG — Greg Arndt of Jade Transport Ltd.and Gary Arnold from Arnold Bros. Transport also take seats.

Trucking Alliance Calls on Feds to Spark Truck Tech Investment - 13/03/2012
  OTTAWA – Remove jurisdictional regulatory impediments and boost incentives, CTA president tells committee.

Ontario Raises Commercial Vehicle Licence Fees - 13/03/2012
  TORONTO – Hike inevitable, says OTA's Bradley, but still a bitter pill to swallow.

Truckers to be Penalized for Accidents That Aren’t Their Fault - 13/03/2012
  WASHINGTON — Pressure from special interest groups causes FMCSA to pull back on CSA amendment.

Ancra Promotes Brian Larocque to Managing Director - 13/03/2012
  ERLANGER, KY. – First order of business for Larocque: move Canadian team into a larger facility.

Shippers Conditions Index for January Stays Flat - 12/03/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN — FTR expects freight growth to exceed GDP growth rate.

One on One: Jennifer Singer, President, Alberta Construction Trucking Association - 09/03/2012
  CALGARY — As the head of Alberta’s Construction Trucking Association (ACTA) winds up her term, she also finishes a few sentences for us.

Big Fleets To Wind Down Shopping Spree in 2012 - 09/03/2012
  TORONTO — Panel of CEOs says 2012 to be year of non-dramatic growth.

L’index de FTR sur les conditions dans le camionnage subit une légère baisse en janvier passant à 6,1 - 08/03/2012
  FTR prédit que 2012 sera prospère.

New Study says EPA Mandates Underestimated Costs for Trucks - 08/03/2012
  WASHINGTON — Mandates resulted in high vehicle prices, depressed sales, says NADA/ATD

Obama Talks LNG, Congratulates DTNA Commitment - 08/03/2012
  MOUNT HOLLY, NC. — We're not going to be able to drill our way out of the problem of high gas prices, Obama tells audience.

Bison Transport Takes First Place in National Fleet Safety Awards - 07/03/2012
  KISSIMMEE, FL. — Being the safest fleet is not the goal, said Bison, it is the outcome.

OTA Trucking Survey Shows Improved Carrier Confidence - 05/03/2012
  TORONTO — Optimism increases, but freight growth muted.

Trucking Conditions Index Drops Slightly to Start 2012 - 05/03/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN — Despite decline, FTR predicts strong growth in 2012.

OTA Offers Educational Webinars - 01/03/2012
  TORONTO — OTA partners with GE Capital to offer a slew of educational webinars.

Commercial Vehicle Orders Drop in February, But Still Healthy - 02/03/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN — Healthy backlogs and four months of strong orders keeping 2012 forecasts afloat.

Cummins Westport Appoints New President - 01/03/2012
  VANCOUVER — Jim Arthurs takes the helm at Cummins Westport.

Cost of Ground Transportation Increases for Canadian Shippers - 29/02/2012
  MISSISSUAGA — December marked the tenth consecutive month of increasing costs.

Transforce Posts 34% Total Revenue Growth for 2011 - 29/02/2012
  MONTREAL — Strategic acquisitions fueled increase, says Transforce.

Truck Tonnage Decreases 4% in January, Reports ATA - 28/02/2012
  ARLINGTON, VA. — Decline in tonnage index not surprising, says ATA.

January's Used Truck Prices Up, Volumes Slip - 28/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN. — ACT Research expects year-over-year pricing growth to slow over longer term.

Trailer Orders Strong in January, ACT Research - 27/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN. – Strongest January since 2006.

Mullen Group Reports Big Revenue Gains for 2011 - 24/02/2012
  OKOTOKS, AB — Gains led by oilfield services and trucking/logistics business units.

Daimler Trucks Compliant with 2014 Greenhouse Gas Regs - 23/02/2012
  PORTLAND, OR. — Daimler's complete 2013 portfolio of trucks certified compliant one full year ahead of deadline.

ACT Research: Class 8 Order Backlog Highest Since Last July - 23/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN – Class 8 order backlog rises to 125,000 units.

Canadian Named to Kenworth's 2012 Service Council - 22/02/2012
  KIRKLAND, WA. — Grant Easton from Kenworth Toronto is Canadian representative on council.

Arrow Truck Launches Comprehensive Warranty Program - 21/02/2012
  TORONTO — New warranty program unprecedented, says Arrow Truck Sales.

Transtex Sues Ridge Corp for Patent Infringement - 21/02/2012
  MONTREAL — Intellectual property is something we take very seriously, says Transtex V.P.

Transcore's Canadian Freight Index Starts 2012 with Uptick - 21/02/2012
  TORONTO — Western Canada records majority of intra-Canadian loads.

Bendix Reaches Out To Fleets with New Position - 21/02/2012
  ELYRIA, OH. – Former manager of field sales with Meritor takes on new role at Bendix.

Meritor WABCO Expands Safety Product Lineup - 20/02/2012
  TROY, MI — Meritor and Takata unveil new strategic alliance.

Allied Awards Vancouver Company as Canadian Agent of the Year - 17/02/2012
  CHICAGO — Quality Move Management will be the first recipient of Allied Van Lines' Canadian Agent of the Year Award.

Meritor Names New Senior Vice President - 16/02/2012
  TROY, MI. — Former assistant treasurer for Meritor appointed senior vice president and treasurer.

Transcore Upgrade Brings Thousands of More U.S. Load Postings - 15/02/2012
  TORONTO — No need to re-enter info and do multiple searches, Transcore says.

Davy Truck Sales Aims for Pleasant Truck-Buying Experience - 15/02/2012
  TORONTO — Former Arrow Truck Sales' manager brings 25 years of experience to his own dealership.

Shippers Condition Index Improved Modestly in December - 15/02/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN. — FTR Associates expects index to stay in negative until 2013.

Wakefield Ranked One of Canada's Top 50 Employers - 14/02/2012
  TORONTO — The diesel exhaust fluid producer has once again been named as one of the best small companies to work for.

ACT Remains Bullish on Class 8 Demand - 14/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN – Strong freight markets and healthy trucker profitability keeps demand running strong, says ACT Research.

TransCore's Freight Index Strong in January - 13/02/2012
  PORTLAND, OR. —

Exports and Imports Post Big Gains in December - 13/02/2012
  OTTAWA — Both exports and imports reached levels not seen since October 2008, reports Statistics Canada.

Trimac Purchases Interest in Northern Resource Trucking - 08/02/2012
  CALGARY — Bulk transporter set to acquire 29 percent interest in NRT.

Paccar Recalls Trucks with Faulty Bendix Air-Brake Valve - 07/02/2012
  Paccar has issued a recall of 21 Kenworth and Peterbilt models.

Maverick Raises Pay for Drivers - 07/02/2012
  NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR — Professional drivers need and deserve higher pay, says CEO.

Commercial Truck Orders Lining Up with Expectations - 06/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN – No surprises for January order intake, says ACT.

Hino Canada Welcomes New President - 03/02/2012
  MISSISSAUGA — 30 year Hino vet comes to Canada.

Trimac Lands 5-year Contract with UFA Co-operative Limited - 03/02/2012
  CALGARY — Value of contract estimated to be $19 million annually.

More Fleets Planning to Buy Trailers - 03/02/2012
  COLUMBUS, OH — Survey says planned trailer purchases doubled in Q1 2012.

Bendix Recall Stalls Truck Deliveries - 02/02/2012
  A problem with Bendix ATR-6 air-brake valve has raised a safety alert. Temporary fix available.

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Stays Positive - 02/02/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN. — FTR expects growth trend to continue through 2012.

Navistar Joins the Natural Gas Brigade - 01/02/2012
  LISLE, Ill. — New program offers customers quick payback on natural gas trucks. Without a hefty price tag.

Rising Costs Reality of Doing Business, says Marine Atlantic to Eastern Truckers - 01/02/2012
  DIEPPE, NB. — APTA says costs are “really gonna hurt."

Polar Tank Pulls from Ranks for New President - 31/01/2012
  ST. CLOUD, MN — Eleven-year Polar Tank exec. new president of Polar Tank Trailers

Canadian Freight Index Highest Volume in 10 Years - 31/01/2012
  TORONTO — And 2011 Q4 freight highest since 2005, reports Transcore.

Trimac Moves to Acquire Fortress Transport - 30/01/2012
  CALGARY — Trimac prez says Fortress has similar safety culture and strong drivers.

Polar Tank Names New V.P. of Sales and Marketing - 30/01/2012
  ST. CLOUD, MN. — Randy Arlt brings experience and knowledge to role during a time when tank trailer demand is high.

Shippers' Truck Costs Continue to Rise - 30/01/2012
  MISSISSAUGA, ON. — November's numbers mark ninth consecutive increase in ground transportation.

The Economy: It’s Downright “digital,” Says Volvo’s N.A. Boss - 30/01/2012
  GREENSBORO, N.C — You can feel supply and demand almost daily, says Huibers.

The 20 Best Fleets to Drive For - 27/01/2012
  Alexandria, VA — Innovative, supportive programs good for driver morale.

Meritor and Fras-le Renew Agreement, Bring Jobs to U.S. - 25/01/2012
  LAS VEGAS — Companies renew long term relationship, and Fras-le expands, bringing work to the U.S.

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Lands Largest Gain in 13 Years - 25/01/2012
  ARLINGTON, VA — ATA's economist surprised at magnitude of increase.

Spot Freight Index Nails Hat Trick - 24/01/2012
  PORTLAND, OR. — Third consecutive year of increases in December.

VIDEO: Livestock Truckers Saddle Up for New Campaign - 20/01/2012
  TORONTO — Industry-wide training program needed for livestock haulers, says OTA-LTD.

December's Class 8 Orders Second Best in Six Years - 20/01/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN — Order trend resumes strong trend, ACT reports.

U.S. Cargo Theft Reaches Record High in 2011 - 20/01/2012
  AUSTIN, TX — But average value per theft has declined, reports FreightWatch.

John Stollery Resigns from TransForce - 20/01/2012
  MONTREAL — Company to elect replacement at annual meeting in April.

Volvo Trucks Nails Record Market Share - 19/01/2012
  GREENSBORO, NC – Company credits dealer network, as well as focus on fuel efficiency.

APTA Calls on Feds to Stop Marine Atlantic's 24% Rate Hike - 19/01/2012
  DIEPPE, NB. — Eastern truckers have had enough, says APTA.

Red Tape Reduction Good News for Trucking Industry - 18/01/2012
  OTTAWA — Harper government's Red Tape Commission issues final report.

Aurora Parts Names New V.P. of National Accounts - 18/01/2012
  LEBANON, IN. — Aurora hires new V.P. with extensive dealership and fleet management experience.

TCP National Survey Shows Driver Shortage Continues - 18/01/2012
  CHATTANOOGA, TN — "Balance" is the keyword for 2012, says TCP.

Eaton Expands Reman Transmission Warranty Coverage to Two Years - 17/01/2012
  KALAMAZOO, MI — Vocational transmissions get coverage upgrade.

Transport Canada and CTRF Needs Truckers for Roundtable - 17/01/2012
  TORONTO — Urban freight transportation is the theme for upcoming roundtable.

Trailers, For Sale or Rent - 17/01/2012
  VANCOUVER — Trailer Wizards goes national.

Contrans Aquires MacKinnon's Dry Van, Combines with Laidlaw - 16/01/2012
  WOODSTOCK, ON. — Contrans' CEO says 80 new drivers a real boost to Laidlaw.

Marine Atlantic Slaps Eastern Truckers With 24% Rate Hike - 16/01/2012
  DIEPPE, NB. — Increase are absolutely unacceptable, says APTA.

Online Charity Load Board Launches for Do-Good Trucking Companies - 13/01/2012
  TORONTO — New freight matching tool win-win for trucking companies and charities.

Billionaire Bridge Owner Sent to the Brig - 13/01/2012
  DETROIT — Judge finds bridge company avoided fulfilling contract.

Mullen Group Invests $25 million in Trucking Business - 13/01/2012
  OKOTOKS, AB. — Company looks to improve equipment.

Canadian Hostess Folks Unruffled by Bankruptcy - 13/01/2012
  MONTREAL — Canadian products safe despite U.S. financial woes.

Daimler Ramps Up with 1,100 New Jobs - 12/01/2012
  CLEVELAND, NC — A full second shift to start work.

Daimler Trucks Puts Weight Behind New Detroit Axles - 11/01/2012
  MIAMI, FL — Detroit brings the axle to market.

Trucking Analysts Predict Healthy Season - 11/01/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN — Heavy-duty truck market will benefit from rising profits.

Surface Trade up 12 Percent Year Over Year - 09/01/2012
  WASHINGTON — U.S.- Canada surface transportation trade climbs 14.1 percent over October 2010.

Altruck International Deals Out Capacity Terminal Trucks - 09/01/2012
  KITCHNER, ON – Manufacturer of terminal trucks now available In Ontario.

Class 8 Orders Make Strong Bounce Back - 05/01/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN — Second highest level in three years, reports FTR.

Contrans Aquires Dry-Bulk Trucking Business - 05/01/2012
  WOODSTOCK, ON — Acquisition estimated to produce $14 million in revenue.

J.J. Keller and Associates Names New CEO - 04/01/2012
  NEENAH, WI — Appointment strategic step in a broader succession plan.

FTR's Trucking Conditions Index Stays Positive into 2012 - 04/01/2012
  NASHVILLE, IN — Clearer 2012 outlook now that HOS changes not occurring till 2013.

WSIB Premiums for Trucking Increase 2 Percent - 03/01/2012
  TORONTO — Increase unwelcome, but better than last year's double-digit jack, says OTA.

FMCSA Exec Gets 18 Months, Fined and Fired for Taking Bribes - 02/01/2012
  BUFFALO, NY — Exec consulted with Canadian trucking companies.

Quebec Truckers Add Charges for Traffic Jams - 02/01/2012
  MONTREAL — Traffic solutions long overdue.

Used Truck Volumes Drop Again - 02/01/2012
  COLUMBUS, IN — No relief for growing used truck inventory shortage.

Revised HOS Rule Released - 22/12/2011
  WASHINGTON — Weekly workable hours limited to 70, but daily driving limit retained.

Top Banana Denies Chiquita’s Call for Tarsands Boycott - 22/12/2011
  TORONTO – CTA satisfied with response, but will follow-up.

November Marks Second-largest Truck Tonnage Gain of 2011 - 22/12/2011
  ARLINGTON, VA — Numbers point to growing economy, says ATA economist.

Shippers and Truckers Organize Blitz on Washington - 21/12/2011
  WASHINGTON — Time to stand up for trucking, says shipping group.

CentrePort Gets Government Funding for Smart Transport Study - 21/12/2011
  WINNIPEG — Both federal and provincial governments contribute to new study.

Class 8 Truck Orders Drop, ACT Research - 20/12/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN – But the demand situation remains encouraging.

Mack and Volvo Trucks Appoint Two New Presidents - 20/12/2011
  GREENSBORO, NC – Volvo Group promotes two company vets, one Canadian, to top slots.

Polar Tank and IAM Agree on 5-Year Labor Contract - 20/12/2011
  ST. CLOUD, MN — Agreement ratified yesterday, with third and fourth shift added.

Canadian Freight Index Holds Steady in November - 19/12/2011
  TORONTO — YoY volumes increase 17 percent, marking second best November on record.

MacKinnon Transport files NOI, Sells Van Division - 18/12/2011
  GUELPH, ON — Ninety-five percent of jobs are safe, says CEO.

Freight Index Rises 36 Percent over 2010, TransCore. - 15/12/2011
  PORTLAND, OR. — Dry van and reefer rates show increase, too.

Canada Drops Gloves on Detroit-Windsor Bridge - 15/12/2011
  OTTAWA — Notes from Transport Minister's office suggest using act of parliament to block lawsuits.

66 Highway Problems in Canada - 15/12/2011
  OTTAWA — Do you agree that these are the biggest highway priorities?

Truck Thief Loses License for Life - 14/12/2011
  TORONTO — Man who led police on a six-hour chase faces nine charges.

Ont. Truckers to Pols: You’ve Done Well Now Keep Doing It - 14/12/2011
  TORONTO – “Stay the course! Don’t waver!”

Great Dane Adds Second Full-Service Location - 14/12/2011
  QUISPAMIS, NB – Trailer manufacturer extends reach into Canada.

Arrow Truck Sales Promotes Number One Rep - 13/12/2011
  TORONTO — Arrow nailed the target when they hired Vikas Gupta.

Protesters Cause Longer Wait Times for Trucks at Ports - 12/12/2011
  VANCOUVER — Occupiers say they are standing up for truckers and port workers.

Canada, U.S Come Together on Trade and Border Action Plan - 07/12/2011
  WASHINGTON — Beyond the Border plan looks to be a boon for trucking industry.

American Trucking Association Gets New Financial Officer - 07/12/2011
  ARLINGTON, VA — Former colleague of Graves joins the ranks.

Class 8 Truck Orders Drop - 05/12/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN – Commercial vehicle orders surprise on the downside for November.

OTA Schools Municipalities on Truck Route Planning - 05/12/2011
  TORONTO — A new OTA guide focuses on what municipalities need for truck routes.

Used Truck Sales Drop - 28/11/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN – ACT Research reports a drop in October numbers

Awards Prove Wakefield Running Like a Well-oiled Machine - 25/11/2011
  TORONTO — Young, Canadian owned company will need a bigger trophy shelf.

Commercial Trailer Orders Highest Since May - 23/11/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN –Nothing suggests upwards move from current production levels, says ACT.

Start of Q4 Canadian Freight Index Up 19 Percent - 23/11/2011
  TORONTO — While month-over-month dropped 5 percent, Transcore.

Truck Tonnage Up 5.7 Percent in October - 22/11/2011
  ARLINGTON, VA — ATA says tonnage can outpace GDP growth.

Alliance Truck Parts Sees Growth from NASCAR Marketing - 21/11/2011
  PORTLAND, OR — A re-branded Alliance brand brings Daimler a 19 percent increase in profits.

STOLEN TRUCK WATCH: 2006 Red/Burgandy Freightliner - 21/11/2011
  BRAMPTON, ON — Plate # 8248PH

Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Six Month High - 18/11/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN – Strong demand sets the stage for 2012, says ACT.

Aerofficient Opens Canadian Subsidiary - 17/11/2011
  WINDSOR, ON -- An American manufacturer of SmartWay-verified aerodynamic devices for trailers has set up shop in Canada.

Trucking Company Found to be Hazard to the Public - 17/11/2011
  WASHINGTON — Gunthers Transport shut down by FMSCA. Again.

Champlain Bridge Ramps in “Mediocre” Condition - 16/11/2011
  MONTREAL — One of the overpasses is crumbling and the other has to undergo major repairs.

Cyclist Tragedy Sparks Side Guard Debate - 14/11/2011
  TORONTO — Side guards on trucks still unproven: CTA

Canada's Trade Goes from Deficit to Surplus - 14/11/2011
  OTTAWA — September's exports grow for first time since January, Statscan.

Spot Freight Index Up 39% - 11/11/2011
  PORTLAND, OR — Highest since Hurricane Katrina aftermath

Trucking Vet Clayton Gording Joins Reimer Associates - 10/11/2011
  WINNIPEG — Vice president role a natural fit for Gording.

Manitoba Truckers Get Virtual Training - 10/11/2011
  WINNIPEG — New online resource helps truckers stay competitive.

Rough Waters for Shippers, reports FTR. - 10/11/2011
  NASHVILLE, TN. — Index drops signaling that conditions are starting to rust.

Trucking Industry Holds Steady in Face of Uncertainty - 09/11/2011
  TORONTO — Ontario carriers cautious as they enter last quarter of 2011, OTA survey

HEARD ON THE STREET: Mack Media Man Moves into Marketing - 08/11/2011
  GREENSBORO, NC – John Walsh is new vice president of marketing.

Canadian Pacific Marked for Sale - 07/11/2011
  The struggling railroad could get bought up, say reports.

Trucking Index Rises for Eighth Straight Month - 04/11/2011
  NASHVILLE, TN — Upcoming U.S. rules decision a wild card, says FTR.

Western Truckers Adjust to Diesel Shortage - 03/11/2011
  EDMONTON — No alarms going off yet, but only time will tell.

Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 17 percent, reports FTR. - 03/11/2011
  NASHVILLE, IN — Order activity is a good beginning for Q4.

Thai Disaster Severs Supply Chain - 02/11/2011
  BANGKOK, THAILAND — Bangkok goes from Motown to Waterworld.

Class 8 Order Numbers Strong for October - 02/11/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN – ACT Research says incremental fleet growth happening.

Energy Sector Pushes GDP to Climb, Statscan - 02/11/2011
  OTTAWA – Wholesale trade and manufacturing show drops, however.

TransForce Moves to Acquire Quik X - 01/11/2011
  MONTREAL — One of the biggest outfits is about to get a whole lot bigger.

Give Green Incentives to Truckers, CTA Tells Feds. - 01/11/2011
  OTTAWA — CTA says government and industry interests aligned.

New St. Lawrence Bridge Discussions Start - 31/10/2011
  MONTREAL – Industry reps chat with feds.

Canadian Trucking Council's Core Funding Phased Out - 28/10/2011
  TORONTO — But CTHRC continues to move forward on key projects.

Freight Costs Increase for Canadian Shippers - 28/10/2011
  TORONTO — Base Rate Index has been climbing for six months.

Truckers vs. Organized Crime - 27/10/2011
  ST. JOHN'S -- RCMP Asks: Would one of your people take a $50,000 bribe?

Smaller Carriers Consider Getting out of Trucking Game - 26/10/2011
  CHATTANOOGA, TN -- TCP's Q3 survey says it's tough for the small guy.

HEARD ON THE STREET: Day & Ross Appoints New President - 25/10/2011
  HARTLAND, NB. -- Douglas Harrison will be taking the presidential reins.

Caterpillar Lands on Feet with Q3 Record - 24/10/2011
  PEORIA, Ill.— But still keeps an emergency plan if economy goes sour.

Commercial Trailer Orders Up, says ACT - 24/10/2011
  COLUMBUS, IN -- But seasonally adjusted numbers show no change.

OOIDA To Mexicans: Occupy Tijuana Por Favor - 21/10/2011
  OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA - - OOIDA really doesn’t like the idea of Mexican trucks getting access to the U.S. market.

Proposed Detroit-Windsor Bridge Denied - 21/10/2011
  DETROIT, Mich. -- Democrats and Republicans unable to agree.

Senator Blocks HOS Rule Rewrite - 20/10/2011
  WASHINGTON -- No need to rewrite, say critics.

Still Time to Get in on Conference: CTEA Exec. - 20/10/2011
  MONCTON - - Next week is the 48th annual Manufacturer’s Technical Conference.

MTA Renews Green Trucking Incentive Program - 20/10/2011
  WINNIPEG -- Cash for improving your truck? Why not?

CTA Takes Trucking Issues to U.S. Customs and Borders - 20/10/2011
  TORONTO -- CTA encouraged by recent meeting, but proof will be in the pudding.

CN Purchases new EcoTherm Containers - 19/10/2011
  TORONTO -- Hopefully keeping our beer fresh as it travels across country.

LNG Fueling Station for Trucks Opens in Quebec - 18/10/2011
  MONTREAL -- And more stations slated to open between Quebec City and GTA.

85th Annual OTA Convention Revs Up - 18/10/2011
  TORONTO -- Vision and action this year's themes, says OTA.

Trucking Outlook Muddled, says ATA - 17/10/2011
  GRAPEVINE, TX. -- But at least we're not falling off a cliff.

The Top 10 Issues Facing Trucking - 17/10/2011
  GRAPEVINE, TX – Economy takes first spot for third year in a row.

Announcing The New Motown Sound - 17/10/2011
  GRAPEVINE, TX - - Goodbye Detroit Diesel, hello Detroit period.

September's Freight Index Climbs, Transcore - 17/10/2011
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- Rates for all truck types jump, too.

J.B. Hunt Does Well Despite Lazy Economy - 14/10/2011
  LOWELL, Ark. -- Really, really well.

U.S. Truckers Using Less Brokers - 14/10/2011
  CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A TCP survey found that carriers are less reliant on load brokers.

Merchandise Imports and Exports Increase, Statscan - 13/10/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada's trade deficit with the world went from $539 million in July to $622 million in August.

Canadian Freight Index Best Third Quarter in Three Years - 12/10/2011
  Toronto – Load volumes at pre-recessionary levels.

Stolen Truck Watch: Plate 122836 - 11/10/2011
  MILTON, Ont. -- Keep your eye out for a 2005 black Volvo.

Truck Economists: "Recession Not Imminent" - 11/10/2011
  COLUMBUS, In. -- ACT's chief economist says strength in medium and heavy duty markets.

Monthly Revenue Per Truck Climbs, Transcore - 06/10/2011
  PORTLAND, Ore. — Transcore's second annual Carrier Benchmark Survey is released.

Diverted Trucks Causing Complaints and Congestion - 06/10/2011
  VANCOUVER — Where to go now?

Truckers in the Hammer Getting Spiffed Up - 05/10/2011
  HAMILTON, ONT - - Do your tractor trailers meet Ontario’s strict new SPIF standards, which changed as recently as July 1?

New Truck Orders Up 12% - 05/10/2011
  NASHVILLE, IN. – This marks the second consecutive month of increased orders.

Truck Tonnage Dropped in August says ATA - 05/10/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. — Carriers are moving as much freight as possible, says ATA's Castello.

Volvo Reorganizes Truck Business - 04/10/2011
  GOTEBORG, Sweden -- Company aims for agility and efficiency.

J.D. Power Study says Medium-Duty Trucks have Better Quality - 04/10/2011
  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Ca. -- But the engines need a lot of work.

Meritor Appoints New Brand Manager - 04/10/2011
  TROY, Mich. -- John Clark has been appointed director of global brand management and marketing communications at Meritor, Inc.

Operating Revenues Grow, but Expenses Cut into Profit - 03/10/2011
  OTTAWA – Trucking companies earned 10.1 billion in operating revenue in the first quarter of 2011.

Entrec Transportation Buys Jay Reid and Trak Equipment - 03/10/2011
  SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. -- The over-sized equipment haulers bulk up.

Lakehead Residents Try to Head off Truckers - 03/10/2011
  THUNDER BAY, ONT. - - City Council could vote to re-route trucks 10 to 15km.

Wakefield Opens New Facility, Expands Fleet - 03/10/2011
  TORONTO — Wakefield starts in-house DEF processing, and brings good job news.

Canada's GDP up for July - 30/09/2011
  OTTAWA -- And so was trucking, according to a new report by Statistics Canada.

Shaw brings fleet tracking to smartphones - 30/09/2011
  MISSISSAUGA ,Ont. -- Handheld devices just got handier. Shaw Tracking and ExpressLane Data have partnered to create a new way for fleets to stay connected.

Fuel-saving program gives B.C. truckers carbon credits - 28/09/2011
  VANCOUVER -- B.C heavy equipment operators and truckers have come together to create a new program that measures reductions in fuel consumption, reported The Vancouver Sun this morning.

U.S., Canada, Mexico surface trade for July up 18.1 percent YoY - 28/09/2011
  WASHINGTON -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico was up 18.1 percent in July 2011 than in July 2010, according the to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

CTA says amendments to IRP good for carriers - 27/09/2011
  OTTAWA -- Registrants no longer have to use the IRP format for IRP record keeping, and are now allowed to use their own record keeping systems and vehicle tracking technology.

Top 10 Congestion Spots; report - 23/09/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new report identifies 250 urban congestion spots in the U.S.

Quebec posted to be next boom province - 23/09/2011
  TORONTO - - Alberta sure, Saskatchewan of course, but Quebec?

Team Quebec invents fuel-saving trailer - 23/09/2011
  POINTE-CLAIRE, QUE. -- A team has developed a standard van trailer that can reportedly cut your fuel consumption by six percent.

Arrow Trucks target truckers with open house - 23/09/2011
  MISSISSAUGA - - So what if it’s fall? At Arrow Truck dealers across the continent, they’re still talking about “The Hog Days of Summer.”

Proposed NITC bridge eases congestion; Moroun's doesn't: study - 20/09/2011
  DETROIT, Mich. -- Both bridges vulnerable to revenue shortfalls, but only one eases congestion, says study.

TransCore's Canadian Freight Index up; double digits - 20/09/2011
  TORONTO – TransCore's Canadian Freight Index for Canada's spot market freight movement was up 10 percent from July...

Peterbilt names top dealers - 20/09/2011
  DENTON, TX -- While the top spot didn't go to a Canuck dealer, a few Canadian dealerships did bring home some awards.

Preventive maintenance a fleet priority: Survey - 19/09/2011
  BURLINGTON, N.J -- According to the survey, 56 percent of fleets that use maintenance software apply it to automate PM scheduling.

CTA centralizes cargo-crime data collection - 16/09/2011
  The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has teamed up with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to implement a new CTA Cargo Crime Incident Report form.

Truckers? Meet Wajax. Wajax, meet truckers - 15/09/2011
  TORONTO - - Wajax Power Systems. Wajax Power Systems. Wajax Power systems. Commit it to memory.

CTA pushes for more incentives on fuel regulations - 14/09/2011
  OTTAWA -- The CTA said that Canada should consider its own path in determining what credit to give for GHG reduction strategies.

Bendix expands with new business unit - 12/09/2011
  ELYRIA, Ohio. -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, manufacturer of active safety, energy management and braking solutions, announced a new business unit last week.

Canada merchandise exports climb - 12/09/2011
  OTTAWA – Canada's trade deficit with the world closed in from $1.4 billion to $753 million in July due to a 2.2 increase in merchandise exports, says a Statscan report.

Canada signals cabotage crackdown - 08/09/2011
  OTTAWA -- As every Canadian cross border trucker knows all to well, Canada historically hasn't been as strict on enforcing cabatage rules as the Americans

Portage buys hometown trucking fleet - 07/09/2011
  PORTAGE La PRAIRIE, Man. -- Portage Transport, a southern Manitoba-based LTL, temp controlled and hazmat hauler, has acquired Lark Transport

Downward truck sales trend reversed - 07/09/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- August Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM’s rose by 11 percent, to 20,513, over July.

Groups sue to halt Mexican cross border deal - 06/09/2011
  WASHINGTON -- The Teamsters and special interest group Public Citizen are seeking to block the U.S.'s cross-border trucking program with Mexico.

Survey Says: HD engines improve, but reported problems still high - 05/09/2011
  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – After changes to emissions technology caused a spike in engine-related problems in recent years, more fleets are reporting improvements in the quality of their heavy-duty engines

Mullen buys Alta 'liquid lugger' - 02/09/2011
  OKOTOKS, Alta. – Western energy services transporter, the Mullen Group closed its acquisition of Polaris Petroleum, a privately owned oil services and fluid hauler

Cnd transport costs increase four consecutive months - 02/09/2011
  TORONTO -- The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicates that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1 percent in June from the previous month

NAFTA land trade climbs again - 31/08/2011
  WASHINGTON – U.S.-Canada surface transportation increased in June compared to the same month in 2010, reaching $46.1 billion, up 9.7 percent.

Brokers pay better rates than shippers, TransCore says - 31/08/2011
  PORTLAND, Ore. – The highest truckload rates were paid by freight brokers and other intermediaries in 24 percent of North American routes through the second quarter of 2011

Mergers, buying activity picks up in Canada: report - 30/08/2011
  TORONTO – Canada's 10 fleet acquisitions by major public carriers this year is just one short of the record of 2006.

Harper’s man faces truckers in riled riled west - 26/08/2011
  EDMONTON -- Alberta truckers recently grabbed the federal government’s ear and here’s what they had to say:

Trucking firms outpaced others in marketshare growth - 26/08/2011
  OTTAWA -- New trucking companies since the year 2000 gained market share at a much higher rate than firms in other industries.

Used truck shortages holding prices firm - 26/08/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Despite a 10-percent tumble in July -- reversing the market gain in the previous month – used truck prices continue to creep upward, ACT Research Co.

Trailer orders slow; but volume to build in fall - 25/08/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer net orders declined 2 percent in July from the previous month.

US truck freight tonnage hits wall; but pricing holds firm - 24/08/2011
  WASHINGTON -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 1.3 percent in July after rising 2.6 percent in June.

Report exposes high Mexican truck defects. Or does it? - 24/08/2011
  EL PASO, Tex. – Just a few months before the U.S. is scheduled to reopen its border to Mexican long-haul truckers, a report has surfaced that a large majority of trucks heading northbound into El Paso from Mexico have reportable defects.

Lack of drivers sprouting in fertilizer transport: CTA - 22/08/2011
  VICTORIA – Certain transportation sectors are being hamstrung by a shortage of qualified drivers in Canada.

New YRC boss to overhaul company culture; fix long-haul ops - 17/08/2011
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The newly minted CEO of LTL giant YRC Worldwide said his first order of business is to try and repair the company culture at the struggling carrier.

Softening economy reins in class 8 demand - 16/08/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Although economic weakness in the U.S. has not necessarily not resulted in increased cancellation of class 8 truck purchases, build rates did decline slightly

Blue Water in line for faster than FAST border pilot - 15/08/2011
  SARNIA, Ont. -- "Fast Lite," a proposed national cross-border program that could expedite commercial traffic quicker than FAST, could get a trial run at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia-Port Huron.

Shipper conditions improve, but waves lie ahead - 15/08/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Conditions for freight shippers got better into the summer months as economic and freight growth slowed, easing the strain on capacity and slowing the rise in rates.

US freight shipments show strong monthly rebound - 11/08/2011
  WASHINGTON – After back-to-back declines, the amount of freight carried by the for-hire carriers rose 2.6 percent in June from the month before,

US trade dips; imports from other countries hit record high - 11/08/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports fell 1.7 percent in June while imports decreased ever-so-slightly by 0.2 percent.

Stay or go? HST verdict in BC later this month - 05/08/2011
  VICTORIA – British Columbians will have to wait until late this month to find out if the 12 percent HST will stick around or whether the old split tax system will return.

Survey: Fleets can't fill seats now - 05/08/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – About 40 percent of fleets say they are already feeling the impact of the shortage of qualified drivers.

Cargo thieves slow down in '11 - 04/08/2011
  AUSTIN, Tex. -- Cargo thieves apparently joined the growing pool of unemployed Americans this year.

TransForce gets richer; buys Concord - 04/08/2011
  MONTREAL -- Business is very good at the country’s biggest trucking company as the result of cost-cutting and recent acquisitions.

Class 8 truck orders lowest since Sept '10 - 04/08/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. – July's total Class 8 truck orders for all major North American OEMs was 18,532, the third straight monthly decline and the lowest total since September of 2010.

Can-Am surface trade rises; NAFTA up 61% in two years - 04/08/2011
  WASHINGTON – Trade hauled by truck from Canada to the U.S. increased by 11.2 percent in May from the year before and 6.5 percent from April 2011.

Trucking conditions improve against stiff headwinds - 03/08/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The trucking industry has been performing well despite very anemic economic growth during the first half of the year,

Freight pricing better than expected: Jefferies - 29/07/2011
  NEW YORK -- Notwithstanding the deceleration in load growth this spring, the strength in truckload pricing in the U.S. is holding firm, reports Peter Nesvold

Inventory crunch still impacting used truck market - 28/07/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite posting a 9 percent increase from May's lackluster sales levels, the class 3-8 used truck market continues to be impacted by a shortage of available inventory,

ATA tonnage index jumps; future linked to mfct output - 28/07/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8 percent in June.

Parking and delivery in Vancouver could cost lots - 26/07/2011
  VANCOUVER -- Need more proof that some left-coast politicians fancy themselves as closet Californians?

Former Dynamex boss following yellow brick roadway to YRC - 22/07/2011
  KANSAS CITY – It's becoming apparent why James L. Welch, the former head of TransForce's recently acquired Dynamex arm, announced his resignation earlier the week.

Canada price pressure eases after May peak - 22/07/2011
  OTTAWA – After hitting an eight-year high in May, inflation yielded somewhat in June, while consumers bought more than was expected.

Loonie soars highest since '07 - 21/07/2011
  OTTAWA – The Canadian dollar surpassed $1.06 U.S. today, the highest level since November 2007.

YRC follows LTL rivals with rate hike - 21/07/2011
  KANSAS CITY – Beleaguered carrier YRC Worldwide became the latest major LTL carrier to set a general rate increase.

Carriers split of whether buying new trucks is worth it: TCP - 20/07/2011
  DENVER -- Carriers split almost 50-50 when asked if they are getting an adequate rate of return to justify reinvesting in equipment,

Manufacturing slips again; inventories rise - 15/07/2011
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing continues to remain relatively flat since January 2011, reports Stats Canada.

Back-to-back freight fall in U.S. - 15/07/2011
  WASHINGTON -- Freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry in the U.S. fell 1.8 percent in May from April -- the second consecutive monthly drop,

Contrans bets on flatbed with another fleet purchase - 14/07/2011
  WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group announced today that it has acquired the flatbed trucking business of Aim Transportation Systems of Hamilton, Ont.

Truck demand still constrained by capacity - 14/07/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – While demand for commercial vehicles continues to be solid across all segments of the commercial vehicle market, the industry's ability to build continues to constrain demand

Key component of YRC-Teamsters plan okayed - 13/07/2011
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Embattled LTL carrier YRC got the green light from the Teamsters and lenders for an asset-based lending (ABL) agreement that would maintain operational funding to keep the company afloat.

'She loves me, she loves me not' economy still wobbly: Index - 13/07/2011
  LOS ANGELES – Despite a stronger performance in June, the U.S. freight economy is still in idle-mode, according to the Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index (PCI).

Big Freight makes big purchase of warehouser - 13/07/2011
  STEINBACH, Man. -- Big Freight System is continuing its transformation into a diversified supply-chain-management business with the acquisition of Winnipeg-based Paramount Storage.

Yanke thinks global; invests $20 million local - 12/07/2011
  REGINA -- This city’s ambitiously titled “Global Transportation Hub” just took a big step toward living up to its name.

RCMP to truckers: If you build it, they will con - 08/07/2011
  OTTAWA -- Phony FAST cards, special compartments designed for smuggling cash, completely illicit truck companies designed for theft and one-time $30G payments for your drivers.

Carriers expect continued rise in driver pay - 08/07/2011
  DENVER -- Two thirds of fleet managers interviewed expect driver wages to increases between 1 and 5 percent, reports Transport Capital Partners

OmniTRAX names Chase president - 08/07/2011
  WINNIPEG – Canadian transport management firm OmniTRAX Canada has hired former Kleysen Group senior VP, Brad Chase, to be the new president of the company.

Acronym Watch: LTL legal showdown ABF vs YRC to proceed - 07/07/2011
  KANSAS CITY -- A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss LTL carrier ABF Freight System’s lawsuit against its chief rival YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters.

U.S says Si' to Mexican truckers; But OOIDA’s like, 'No way, Jose' - 07/07/2011
  WASHINGTON - - Mexican trucks can now deliver into and pick up freight in the U.S.A. But the U.S.’s biggest driver organization isn’t taking it sitting down

Judge orders new trial in speed limiter row - 06/07/2011
  TORONTO -- A significant speed limiter case that could decide whether the Ministry of Transportation should incur responsibility for engine computer damage during compliance checks has been set for this coming fall.

Contrans makes La Belle purchases - 04/07/2011
  WOODSTOCK, Ont. –- Contrans Group got a little bit bigger today with the acquisitions of Enterprises S&S and Logistique Barthelemy.

Canada needs a super-single tire alignment - 01/07/2011
  EDMONTON -- Newsflash! Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan are actually one big island. At least when it comes to trucking.

Proposed legislation would target shady brokers - 30/06/2011
  WASHINGTON -- Fraudulent operators in the transportation industry are being targeted in proposed legislation that has found support from several trucking associations.

SmartWay the gateway to big box port freight - 29/06/2011
  WASHINGTON –Drayage carriers are likely going to need the EPA SmartWay seal of approval if they want to haul large shares of retail freight to and from U.S. shipping ports.

Economy 'definitely' hit soft patch: ATA - 29/06/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 2.3 percent in May after decreasing a revised 0.6 percent

Trailer orders slip as backlog grows - 29/06/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After several consecutive spikes in trailer orders, total net orders fell for the second straight month (9%) during May.

Groundwork laid for strong truck rate environment: TCP - 28/06/2011
  DENVER – Over 80 percent of carriers reported average rate increases in the recent Second Quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners.

Hauling capacity tightens as conditions improve: ATA - 27/06/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. – One common sign the trucking industry is improving is that leverage swings back drivers' way.

Cost per mile drops, but labor & fuel still largest expense - 22/06/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. – Fleets that extremely sensitive to even the smallest change in operating costs need to manage costs more effectively than ever, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

At All Costs: Canadian trucking getting expensive - 13/06/2011
  TORONTO -- In a recent briefing note to carriers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance highlighted a handful of stats and factoids that show where operating costs are these days. The verdict?

Canadian economy poised for 'respectable' growth - 09/06/2011
  OTTAWA -- Strong demand for commodities and a rebound in the automotive sector is expected to spur economic growth in Canada by 3.2 percent this year.

Auto prods drag down imports-exports - 09/06/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports dipped by 1.9 percent to $36.3 billion in April, following a 4.8 percent gain the previous month.

Trimac buys BC liquid chemical hauler - 08/06/2011
  CALGARY – Western bulk hauling giant Trimac Transportation has acquired Benson Tank Lines' assets and business for $4 million.

OTA pumped at $1B federal bridge pledge & green cash - 07/06/2011
  TORONTO – Yesterday's federal budget was more or less a reaffirmation of promises the Harper government made in the March budget speech, but the OTA was nonetheless buoyant over the details.

NA truck market booming. North Canadian? Not so much - 07/06/2011
  TORONTO -- OEMs are building lots more trucks these days and experts predict demand will be outstripping supply by a healthy margin. But they’re sure not building them in Canada the way they used to.

The Tsunami Effect: Nearing 90 days and counting - 07/06/2011
  TORONTO -- The March 11 Tsunami in Japan is only now being felt seriously in the North American auto business.

Driver detention bill not on fast track: OOIDA - 06/06/2011
  TORONTO -- U.S. legislation that would force shippers and receivers to pay truck drivers for dock delays may not be considered for months, if not years,

Survey: Cargo theft bigger concern than terrorism - 03/06/2011
  AUSTIN, Tex. – For a majority of supply chain professionals, cargo theft is a much more pressing concern than terrorism, according to the annual supply

West coast carrier gives EOBR whole new meaning - 02/06/2011
  SURREY, B.C. -- You've heard of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) right? How about electronic on-body recorders?

Bedard talks about bridging brands - 01/06/2011
  MONTREAL – TransForce's president and CEO Alain Bédard says that he will consider consolidating several recent fleet acquisitions, specifically in the same-day courier and parcel delivery segments.

Santa’s elves can moonlight as swampers - 31/05/2011
  CHURCHILL, Man. -- The most direct route for a laden cargo ship to get from here to the some major European markets is clear across the North Pole.

Deadliest catch meets hoodwinked dispatch - 30/05/2011
  LOS ANGELES -- It’s happened again: Thieves using fake manifests have made off with a half a million dollars worth of seafood.

Trailer order backlog surpasses 100k - 27/05/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – If you're feeling good about freight growth and have been thinking of expanding carrying capacity, you may be waiting a while for a new trailer.

Cargo thefts on the rise; 'public safety' at risk: Insurers - 26/05/2011
  WATERLOO, Ont. -- Local police are warning trucking companies to be vigilant in monitoring trucks and trailers after a rash of cargo thefts in the region.

Tonnage falls, but analysts still bullish on growth - 26/05/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' tonnage index fell 0.7 percent in April after gaining a revised 1.9 percent in March 2011, as durable goods orders slowed.

TransForce assembles new VP team to support growth - 24/05/2011
  MONTREAL -- TransForce has named five new vice-presidents on the recommendation of President and Chairman Alain Bédard, who will focus on U.S. expansion, through acquisition.

Higher gas prices keep retail sales flattish - 20/05/2011
  OTTAWA -- Retail sales held steady in March, although after removing the effects of price changes sales in volume terms slipped slightly by 0.8 percent.

YRC stock in danger of being delisted - 19/05/2011
  KANSAS CITY – YRC's stock is at risk of being delisted from Nasdaq if it forges ahead with a plan to issue more common shares.

ATA tells feds to butt out of driver detention issue - 19/05/2011
  WASHINGTON -- The American Trucking Associations doesn't want the federal government interfering in the relationships between truckers and shippers.

2011 build schedule to be booked by July: ACT - 18/05/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – North American Class 8 net orders totaled 38,100 units in April – more than 31 percent from March and over 157 percent above last year.

TransForce still looking to make fleet pickups in US - 18/05/2011
  MONTREAL – TranForce will continue barreling southbound on the acquisition trail says its president and CEO now that it has a major foothold in the North American courier, same-day sector.

Manufacturing rolls right along: StatsCan - 16/05/2011
  OTTAWA -- No wonder you have fuller trucks. More Canadians are building things that need shipping.

Clean Zweep: Vedder Transport withdraws from BCTA-CTA - 16/05/2011
  ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- One of B.C.'s most respected and identifiable trucking carriers has left its provincial association and announced it will launch its own campaign to "raise the bar" in promoting transportation safety

DOT freight index hits 3-year high - 13/05/2011
  WASHINGTON -- The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry increased 1.9 percent in March from February to reach the highest level since July 2008, according to the DOT's

Green tech to help cut down on YRC's costs - 13/05/2011
  KANSAS CITY -- YRC is looking beyond balance sheets to cut down on costs.

Capacity restrained by builds, not trucker demand: ACT - 12/05/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The stage has been set for a long run-up in demand across the medium duty and heavy-duty truck and commercial trailer segments, reports ACT Research.

Let Freedom Ring: Trucker took on Big Gov't in election - 12/05/2011
  TORONTO -- Trucker Darcy Neal Donnelly may have been the only candidate in this month's federal election who was inspired by the Canadian rock group Trooper to run for public office.

No service diversity, no growth: Consultant - 11/05/2011
  WHITE PLAINS, NY. – Satish Jindel, president of SJ Consulting Group, says the boundaries between trucking sectors such as truckload, LTL and parcel are blurring quickly.

Moncton airport targets more int'l cargo - 10/05/2011
  MONCTON -- Regional truckers working the Greater Moncton International Airport could get a major boost in volume if the airport is successful in expanding its main runway to 10,000 feet.

Driver shortage impacting truck buying plans: Survey - 06/05/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fewer fleets are planning to buy trucks in the next quarter, but those are buying, tend to be buying a lot.

Yellow-Roadway losing less greenbacks - 06/05/2011
  KANSAS CITY -- YRC Worldwide reported that its first-quarter loss narrowed significantly as a result of stronger revenue growth in national and regional operations.

“Smokies? Meet bandits” - 05/05/2011
  TORONTO -- Who gets the stiffer sentence: Criminal A, caught with a few grand worth of cocaine? Or Criminal B, apprehended with $1 million worth of plasma TVs?

Trucking fundamentals keep revenues ahead of costs: FTR - 05/05/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Carriers improving ability to garner higher rates as industry capacity tightened led to an increase of FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, to 13.30 in March from 9.92 the month before.

April largest monthly HD truck order in 5 years: ACT - 05/05/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A preliminary reading of North American heavy-duty class 8 net orders climbed to 38,200 units in April – a whopping 158 percent jump from a year ago

Up to speed on truck limiter loopholes - 05/05/2011
  TORONTO -- A possible precedent-setting case on whether the MTO should incur responsibility if a truck engine's computer is damaged during a speed limiter compliance check is set for later this month.

Merger services firm drives fleet acquisition for Titanium - 04/05/2011
  WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Titanium Trucking Services has grown to 90 tractors and 400 trailers after the acquisition of family-run carrier Flex-Mor Industries.

Why rules rule: Bradley - 04/05/2011
  TORONTO – Unenforced regulations are bad for trucking. That’s the message Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) president and CEO David Bradley brought

Mullen grows through Hi-Way 9 - 04/05/2011
  OKOTOKS, Alta. -- The Mullen Group has signed an agreement to acquire LTL carrier Hi-Way 9 Express and its subsidiaries, Load-Way and Streamline Logistics.

Committee seeks crackdown on dock 'retention' - 03/05/2011
  WASHINGTON -- Federal transport regulators should handle jurisdiction over shippers, receivers and brokers who "unduly detain" truck drivers,

YRC gets green light to finalize restructuring plan - 02/05/2011
  KANSAS CITY – The wobbly LTL giant YRC Worldwide announced it will get an infusion of $100 million in new capital and increased liquidity so it can move ahead with its restructuring plan.

Trio of trucking pioneers find gold at AMTA event - 01/05/2011
  BANFF, Alta. – Just because he recently retired after 50-plus years in trucking doesn't mean that Darshan Kailly won't continue to be a major fixture at the Alberta Motor Transport Association.

Ouellette stands-up and gives industry update at AMTA - 29/04/2011
  BANFF, Alta. – Have you heard the one about the trucker who walks into a truckstop diner?

Trucking vibe still strong, but fuel increasingly concerning: OTA - 29/04/2011
  TORONTO -- The rising cost of fuel and the possible supply chain fallout from the Japanese tsunami is having a minor dampening effect on Ontario carriers' business outlook.

EOBRs will change freight prices - 27/04/2011
  DENVER, Colo. – Here's a side effect of EOBRs that you might not have seen coming: You’ll be negotiating rates differently.

US tonnage levels strong despite energy costs: ATA - 27/04/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.7 percent in March after falling a revised 2.7 percent in February

Trucking optimism high, but reigned by rising costs: GE - 26/04/2011
  IRVING, Tex. – Nearly three in four trucking companies expect business conditions to improve through the end of 2011, but an increasing number of execs are concerned with underlying factors which can affect profit margins.

YRC says restructuring plan now going well - 25/04/2011
  KANSAS CITY – A few weeks following its announcement that a "milestone failure occurred" in the next phase of creditor and labor restructuring, YRC Worldwide now says it is making "significant progress"

Reggie's Got the Rig; and HighwayStar OTY honors - 25/04/2011
  TORONTO -- Reg Delahunt gets behind the wheel of a cherry red Lamborghini. It’s not his car. Trucking’s been good to him, but not that good.

New Quebec driver association on a roll - 25/04/2011
  MONTREAL -- A year and a half after its first stirrings, a Quebec-based driver association has signed up more than 1,000 members and is making its presence known

Quick! Over here! It’s Distracted Driv… - 21/04/2011
  CHICAGO -- Betcha didn’t know that today, Thursday, April 21, 2011, is National Distracted Driving Awareness Day.

Fla cops playing catch-up with saucy tomato thieves - 21/04/2011
  OVIEDO, Fla. -- The skyrocketing price of fruits and veggies has attracted a particularly canny variety of truck thief.

Heavy-duty backlog tops 100K units - 21/04/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Strong North American order volumes outpaced manufacturing capacity in March, pushing the Class 8 heavy-duty backlog to almost 108,000 units at month-end.

Truckers shifting away from brokers: TCP - 20/04/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. – As capacity continues to tighten, carriers are increasingly moving away from broker services, according to a new survey by Transport Capital Partners.

Flooded highway soaks economy; truckers see red - 19/04/2011
  WINNIPEG – As sure as taxes (and just about the same time as) floods seem to close southern Manitoba's main artery to the U.S. in April, disrupting thousands of cross-border truckers.

Manitoulin buys Penner's LTL division - 19/04/2011
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Manitoulin Transport has been busy on the western acquisition trail this spring.

Cnd manufacturing temperature dips - 18/04/2011
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales slipped by 1.5 percent (-$720 million) in February to $47.1 billion, following a 4.4 percent gain the month before.

5 signs that trucking is improving - 18/04/2011
  PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Kyle Treadway is a third-generation Kenworth dealer and head of the American Truck Dealers Association.

Enter the Den: Transport products tame Dragons - 18/04/2011
  TORONTO -- It’s obvious that most of the entrepreneur wannabes that go on CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den know that they don’t have a hope in hell in getting a deal done.

Spring floods wash out dozens of Prairie highways - 15/04/2011
  REGINA –- The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened in Saskatchewan between Grenfell and Balgonie after being closed for days because of flooding.

Capacity crunch causes spike in driver turnover - 15/04/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va., -- Increasing demand for wheelmen drove up hiring trends in the last quarter of 2010, causing a increase in the turnover rate across the U.S.

Truck sales strength to continue through 2012: ACT - 13/04/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Pent-up demand from deferred replacement, tight freight-carrying capacity, improved fleet financial performance and some easing in credit availability, will combine to support an upcycle

Cnd export-imports slip after consecutive gains - 12/04/2011
  OTTAWA – Lower volumes of automotive products and energy products caused Canada's merchandise exports and imports to fall in February.

Carriers nearly unanimous on freight volume & rate hikes - 11/04/2011
  DENVER, Colo. -- About 92 percent of carriers are expecting freight volume increases in the next 12 months, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey

Loonie paces oil at three-year high - 08/04/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada's dollar rose to the strongest level in more than three years vis-à-vis the U.S. greenback as oil rose above $111 a barrel – also the highest it's been since 2008.

Spring opens with 20% class 8 growth, m-m - 07/04/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- March Class 8 truck orders for North America saw a 20 percent increase over February and an impressive 155-percent hike over the same period in 2010.

Bison meet Britton: Canadian carrier expands to US - 06/04/2011
  WINNIPEG -- Bison Transport looked to the other side of the Canada-U.S. border and liked what it saw in Britton Transport.

@MATS: Daimler Trucks brass - Think globally, dominate locally - 01/04/2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Germans are very confident these days. On everything from the truck sales economy and engine emissions solutions to new global competition, the leaders of Daimler Trucks insist they're at the front of the recovery convoy.

Red tape tangling rollout of Robert's LNG trucks - 25/03/2011
  MONTREAL -- The first of Robert Transport's new LNG trucks were supposed to hit the road this month, but bureaucratic snags have delayed the rollout.

Car hauler sued by OEMs over 'hostage' vehicles - 24/03/2011
  WINDSOR, Ont. -- General Motors and Chrysler are trying to recover more than 2,400 vehicles they say are being held "hostage" by their main transport provider, Allied Systems Holdings.

The Noah Effect: After 40 days, we’ll feel flood’s devastation - 23/03/2011
  TORONTO -- Has the Japanese tsunami led to freight shortages in Canada?

Federal budget a case of dither and yawn: CTA - 23/03/2011
  OTTAWA -- Never mind that the Federal budget introduced this week held precious little for truckers. What it did hold out is academic anyway because the opposition won’t be supporting the budget and we’ll be facing an election real soon.

Feb freight slip weather related: ATA - 23/03/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.9 percent in February after a 3.5 percent jump the previous month.

YRC CFO disputes near-bankruptcy buzz - 22/03/2011
  KANSAS CITY -- Beleaguered LTL heavyweight YRC isn't any closer to bankruptcy despite a recent announcement that it experienced a "milestone failure" in new labor and cost restructuring efforts.

Class 8 order backlog reaching 100K units - 21/03/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck net orders for North America totaled 24,300 units in February, down from January, but sufficiently higher than production to push the backlog volume to just under 100,000 units.

Manitoulin buys Exalta Transport - 16/03/2011
  GORE BAY, Ont. -- The Manitoulin Group just promoted itself.

YRC nearing end of its rope? - 16/03/2011
  KANSAS CITY -- The death knell may have rung for troubled LTL giant YRC.

Manufacturing opens '11 on a two-year high - 16/03/2011
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales increased 4.5 percent to $47.7 billion in January, the highest level since October 2008.

Trucker launches online convoy for no-per-mile pay - 15/03/2011
  BELLE RIVER, Ont-- A veteran southern Ontario trucker is adding his voice to the anti-pay-per-mile chorus.

Japanese disaster halts vehicle production - 15/03/2011
  TOKYO -- While it might be too early to measure the long-term consequences of Japan’s deadly tsunami and earthquake devastation, manufacturing has come to a virtual standstill.

Springtime is pay-up time for shippers: FTR - 11/03/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Capacity shortages are around the corner with seasonally stronger spring months ahead, accelerating shipping costs rapidly

Spot freight hits single week record: TransCore - 11/03/2011
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- Truckload freight availability increased by 12 percent nationwide last week -- the largest load volume for a single week since January 2008.

Buy for now: 8 fleets Wall Street loves - 07/03/2011
  NEW YORK – Now that the freight economy is revving up, Wall Street thinks there’s money to be made in them trucks.

Canada Cartage taps former Fast Freight boss - 04/03/2011
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canada Cartage System has announced the hiring of former National Fast Freight President Lori McCreight as senior VP of Solutions.

Supply chain doesn't pay full freight of transport costs: GAO - 02/03/2011
  WASHINGTON -- A study by the Government Accountability Office finds that shippers do not pay the full societal cost of freight service in any mode, but particularly in trucking.

Fuel the wildcard now that winter freight lull over: FTR - 01/03/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. – Continued economic growth mixed with the impact of new safety regulations will produce sufficient freight to stress capacity until mid 2012

YRC inks restructuring deal with creditors - 01/03/2011
  KANSAS CITY – YRC hopes an agreement with major debt holders for a restructuring plan will finally remove the company from the ledge of bankruptcy.

Truckloads flattish, but pricing holds up: Jefferies - 28/02/2011
  NEW YORK -- While tonnage captures many headlines, loads are a better indicator of volumes for truckload carriers; and growth for the larger truckload fleets has been decelerating,

Oil patch revival, acquisitions lift trucking heavyweights - 25/02/2011
  CALGARY – A reheated western economy propelled Mullen to near-record profits while Canada's largest carrier TransForce hurdled the $2 billion-revenue line for the first time ever.

Armour expands reefer unit with Hillman’s acquisition - 23/02/2011
  MONCTON – Atlantic trucking powerhouse Armour Transportation Systems has acquired 40-truck fleet, Hillman’s Transfer of Sydney, N.S.

TransForce closes Dynamex deal - 23/02/2011
  MONTREAL -- TransForce has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares for same-day delivery and logistics provider Dynamex.

Holiday retail sales flattish - 22/02/2011
  OTTAWA – Despite any last-minute Christmas shopping, retail sales edged down 0.2 percent in December to $37.3 billion.

Customer tricks you’ll face in the next year - 17/02/2011
  MISSISSAUGA -- Logistics consultants Nulogx has just issued a white paper on freight rates It states that rates are headed upward and transportation costs for shippers have risen by 4.5 percent over the past year.

Manufacturing stays the course - 16/02/2011
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales advanced to close out 2010.

Pricier times ahead for shippers: FTR Index - 15/02/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates has lowered its Shippers Condition Index (SCI) to reflect tightening carrier capacity, particularly in the truckload sector.

Exports energized at close of '10 - 11/02/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports rose an impressive 9.7 percent to $37.8 billion in December, led mainly by a 16.5-percent gain in volumes of energy products.

Unbridled opportunity, uncertainty awaits trucking: TCP - 10/02/2011
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Is trucking rolling through another predictable cycle or do the next few years truly represent a "new beginning" for the industry?

Jan. truck orders show unexpected stability - 04/02/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Preliminary data for North American January class 8 truck orders shows a modest 1 percent increase (at 27,009 units) over the strong December 2010 activity

ITS acquires CSI Logistics - 04/02/2011
  BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- It didn't take any high-tech forensic analysis to figure out why CSI (Logistics, that is) is a good purchase for International Truckload Services.

FedEx hits the rails - 03/02/2011
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- There's a reason why you may have seen one or two FedEx 'Multimodal' trailers at rail yards over these last few months.

Ole! Carriers in bull-riding mood again: OTA e-pulse - 02/02/2011
  TORONTO -- Even though freight volumes have softened, over 60 percent of carriers say freight levels have increased, leading to unprecedented levels of optimism among fleets since the fall of 2008.

Nearly 60% of fleets plan truck orders - 02/02/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – SCR has taken the early lead in the engine emissions marketing race, according to CK Commercial Vehicle Research.

Truckers gaining latitude to raise rates: FTR - 02/02/2011
  NASHVILLE, Ind. – FTR Associates is reporting increasingly tightening conditions for hauling capacity.

Small & Growing: Ashton Transport gets bigger - 31/01/2011
  FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. -- Who says small trucking fleets aren't participating in the economic recovery? Surly not Ashton Transport

Trucker to tell Harper where to cut red tape - 28/01/2011
  OTTAWA – Who knows the impact of government waste and bureaucracy better than truckers?

Used trucks, trailer sales end 2010 strong - 27/01/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – The unit volume of sales of used heavy-duty (Class 8) commercial vehicles increased 21 percent in December from the previous month

US freight tonnage 'sea-saws' upward - 26/01/2011
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.2 percent in December after falling 0.6 percent in November.

Spot market sees better than normal Dec - 25/01/2011
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's market research report states that 2010 closed with a 55 percent increase in spot market freight availability in December, compared to the same month in '09.

Canadian retail rounds out 2010 on good note - 24/01/2011
  OTTAWA – Canadian retail stores posted their biggest numbers in seven months last November and increased sales by another 1.3 percent to $37.3 billion, reports Stats Canada.

Manufacturing has a setback - 21/01/2011
  OTTAWA -- While a manufacturing up tick in the U.S. is almost entirely behind the modest economic growth there, sales in Canada declined slightly by 0.8 percent in November to $44.9 billion.

Are We There Yet? Recovery chugging, but primed for boost - 18/01/2011
  LAS VEGAS – According to the numbers, The U.S. economy escaped the so-called Great Recession 18 months ago. So, why doesn't it feel like it?

Truckmakers get the 'low' down on foreign competition - 18/01/2011
  LAS VEGAS – Coming to a dealer near you: A "low cost" commercial truck that could be as much as 25 percent less than what you're paying now.

Vitran to buy Milan Express LTL biz - 14/01/2011
  TORONTO – Canadian LTL powerhouse Vitran Corp. says it is expanding its southeast U.S. presence with the acquisition of Tennessee-based Milan Express' LTL division.

Recessionary storm hit hard, but passed quickly: Statscan - 14/01/2011
  OTTAWA -- The recent recession in Canada wasn't nearly as severe as the last two in the early '80s and '90s, but when the economy first dipped in 2008, it cratered sharper than any downturn since the Great Depression.

Canadian exports on the rise, Statscan says - 14/01/2011
  OTTAWA -- Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. grew from $1.7 billion in October 2010 to $3 billion in November.

Expect loonie-greenback parity to continue: CME - 13/01/2011
  OTTAWA – The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) says business leaders should plan on a stronger Canadian dollar throughout 2011.

LNG? Sure it's good, but incentives are essential: CTA - 07/01/2011
  OTTAWA – A new study by Natural Resources Canada highlights many of the environmental benefits of natural gas trucks, but industry leaders says government tax incentives are needed to put more of these vehicles on the road.

Canadians flock east singing 'nearer my cod to thee' - 06/01/2011
  ST.JOHN’S, Nfld. -- Everybody knows that if you’ve a taste for great music, 24/7 parties, and redheads, The Rock is the go-to province.

HD truck orders more than double in Dec - 06/01/2011
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- December preliminary net orders of North American heavy-duty Class 8 trucks reached 25,500 units -- a whopping increase of 115 percent compared to December of 2009

Mullen widens fluids footprint - 04/01/2011
  OKOTOKS, Alta. – The Mullen Group recently announced a number of transactions that the company says will expand its fluid handling and hauling capacity in northern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.

Teamsters jump on MP's anti-LCV bandwagon - 22/12/2010
  TORONTO – Concerns over long combination vehicles apparently makes for strange bedfellows.

'10 Trailers: 'In like a lamb, out like a lion' - 22/12/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders of commercial trailers rose to 21,314 in November -- the strongest month in over two years and up 215 percent from the same month last year.

Fleet failures slow down - 21/12/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Trucking bankruptcies were the lowest in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the last couple of years, but still continued to bite into capacity.

Kriska to buy JMS Transportation - 20/12/2010
  PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska Transportation, a 375-truck carrier based in this eastern Ontario border town, has just announced that it’s buying JMS Transportation, a 30-truck fleet operating out of Point Edward, Ont.

Truck production ramp-up triggers backlog: ACT - 20/12/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – November net orders of heavy-duty Class 8 trucks were up 38 percent from October with 26,268 units, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

Heart of manufacturing sector beating: StatsCan - 20/12/2010
  OTTAWA –- That uptick you noticed in the economy? It’s real. Statistics Canada reports that manufacturing sales across the country were up in October.

ABF loses lawsuit against rival YRC - 17/12/2010
  WASHINGTON – A lawsuit that tried to block a recent labor concession agreement between struggling LTL carrier YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters was thrown out by a federal judge.

Independent means independent, judge in FedEx case rules - 16/12/2010
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Just because a truck driver works pretty much full time for FedEx doesn't mean he's an employee.

Raise your rates but not your hopes: Survey sez - 16/12/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You can expect drivers’ wages to go up in 2011, but not by much more than 5 percent.

Shipper Survey: The cap back on capacity in '11 - 16/12/2010
  TORONTO – Shippers and freight carriers are feeling pretty good about 2011 as truckload, LTL, and rail are all poised to operate at "suitable levels of capacity,"

Bridge closure points to need for DRIC, more crossing capacity - 15/12/2010
  SARNIA, Ont. –- Proponents of a new bridge at the Windsor-Detroit Gateway say the closure at the nearby Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia highlights the importance of adding redundancy at the busiest crossing in the world.

Dynamex deal expands TransForce's courier footprint - 15/12/2010
  MONTREAL – It was one of the worst kept secretes in trucking, but when the dust settled it was TransForce that came away with Dynamex, a major North American same-day delivery and logistics provider, based in Dallas.

Truck demand to forge through headwinds in late '11-12 - 14/12/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – The forecast for commercial vehicle sales looks strong as the freight segments of the economy continue to display signs of stability and growth, say truck market experts at ACT Research Co.

Metals spur spike in exports - 10/12/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports rose 3.1 percent to $33.8 billion in October as exports of precious metals and copper ores reached record highs.

Mystery bidder (ahem, TFI?) for Dynamex takes another swing - 09/12/2010
  TORONTO -- Dynamex's secret admirer isn't giving up on trying to acquire the North American same-day delivery and logistics provider without a fight.

Study: Independent truckers need a NELPing hand - 09/12/2010
  LOS ANGELES – Big labor has stepped up its campaign to convert independent container haulers into company drivers with the release of a study that claims most port owner-ops are misclassified employees.

Capacity expansion lagging behind freight demand: TCP - 08/12/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. – Carriers may be ready to replace their aging fleets, but their appetites for fleet expansion shrunk compared to earlier in the year.

Freight economy index pointing up, but growth still weak - 08/12/2010
  LOS ANGELES -- A U.S. economic index based on diesel fuel purchases showed some modest improvement after several consecutive months of decline.

The return of the peak shipping season - 06/12/2010
  TORONTO -- Truckers, it seems, are back on Santa's "nice" list as they've noticed the first holiday peak shipping season in several years.

Carriers bullish on freight volumes for 2011 - 03/12/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Two thirds of U.S. carriers expect freight volumes to increase over the next year, according to the latest survey from Transport Capital Partners, LLC (TCP).

Truckers expect major changes to HOS rule - 02/12/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. – A newly proposed U.S. hours-of-service rule is reportedly in the final stages of White House approval, but American carriers are already anticipating some major changes.

Vitran division headed to new frontier - 01/12/2010
  TORONTO – Canadian LTL giant Vitran Corp. has sold its U.S. same-day truckload subsidiary, Frontier Transport, to Online Transport of Indianapolis for about $5 million.

Rumored TransForce bid for Dynamex topped - 01/12/2010
  TORONTO -- Same-day delivery and logistics provider Dynamex says that it has accepted an increased offer to be acquired by an affiliate of Greenbriar Equity Group (DashNow) for a price of $24 per share, or about $237.8 million.

Supply side slows used truck sales - 30/11/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Following a strong first half of 2010, the North American used truck market has lost some momentum.

Vanport container truckers on protest path again - 29/11/2010
  VANCOUVER -- A convoy of hundreds of independent container haulers rolled slowly along the highway in North Delta to protest rates and what they say are increasing restrictions by Port Metro Vancouver.

BCTA presents trucking 'wish list' for the future - 29/11/2010
  LANGLEY, B.C. -- The BCTA is hoping that over the next 20 years highway infrastructure is vastly improved and accommodates LCVs, most commercial trucks will be running on LNG, and regional rules governing trucks will be more consistent.

VanPort lifts cap on truck licenses, fleet size - 26/11/2010
  VANCOUVER – In response to improving container volumes, the moratorium on fleet sizes and operating licenses for drayage carriers working the Port of Vancouver will be lifted on Jan. 4 2011 in some circumstances,

TransForce mystery bidder for Dynamex? - 25/11/2010
  TORONTO – Canadian Trucking and logistics behemoth TransForce is rumored to be making a major play for Dynamex Inc. a move that would expand its same-day delivery footprint in the U.S. while at the same time remove a competitor from the market.

Day & Ross buys Ont. auto parts haulers - 25/11/2010
  HARTLAND, N.B. – Could the Ontario automotive sector be back on the rise? It appears that one Atlantic trucking group is banking on it.

RBC: Shippers know truck rates primed for takeoff - 24/11/2010
  TORONTO – Ongoing market instability is clouding shippers' expectations of trucking rates going forward, although more aggressive pricing behavior by carriers is certainly expected, according to a new shippers' survey by RBC Capital Markets.

Trailer orders hit 33-month high - 24/11/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – New orders of dry van commercial trailers more than doubled in October from 2009 leading total net orders of commercial trailers to their highest level since February 2008.

US tonnage reveals economic bright spots - 24/11/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.8 percent in October after increasing 1.8 percent in September.

OTA fleets: King Cash beat recession, capacity crunch coming - 19/11/2010
  TORONTO – Some of Canada's most successful fleet owners shared their vision of the future at the Ontario Trucking Association's annual conference today, as well as a few secrets on how they weathered the eye of the recessionary storm.

Class 8 sales jump 25% - 18/11/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- October net orders of North American heavy-duty vehicles were the second highest monthly total in the last two and a half years, according to ACT Research (ACT).

YRC could shut down 12% of terminal network - 18/11/2010
  KANSAS CITY -- YRC Worldwide is considering shuttering 41 terminals – about 12 percent of its facilities – as part of its continued restructuring and cost-cutting efforts.

Manufacturing, inventories down slightly: Statscan - 16/11/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canadian transportation equipment sales retreated in September, causing overall manufacturing to slip 0.6 percent to $45.1 billion.

MP Del Mastro gets schooled on LCVs - 12/11/2010
  TORONTO – Before Tory MP Dean Del Mastro launches his campaign to try and get long combination vehicles off the road, maybe he should learn a little more about them

Heavy-trucks primed for sales rebound by 0-12 - 12/11/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Improved trucking company profitability, the rising value of used trucks, and the aging of the average North American fleet are a few factors that will propel a significant rebound in class 8 truck sales, according to ACT Research Co.

Canadian exports keep steady - 10/11/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise export values declined just slightly by 1.7 percent in September, while volumes remaining relatively unchanged since the beginning of 2010.

Fall off at diesel pumps signals freight softening - 10/11/2010
  LOS ANGELES -- Alarm bells are ringing for holiday season retailers after the latest Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index showed a third consecutive monthly decline.

Economy’s running with a speed limiter: Economist - 09/11/2010
  TORONTO -- Hey, we’re just the messengers. Eric Lascelles he really doesn’t expect the economy to return to something resembling normal until maybe 2012.

Third straight increase in class 8 truck orders: FTR - 04/11/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Preliminary for October Class 8 truck orders for all major North American OEMs showed a 22 percent increase over the previous month, according to FTR Associates.

Freight weights to rise over 60% by 2040 - 04/11/2010
  WASHINGTON – The US DOT predicts freight tonnage will increase by 61 percent in the next 30 years.

Not a Waste: Niche sectors pull big carriers through recession - 03/11/2010
  TORONTO – Third quarter earnings of some of Canada's larger for-hire trucking carriers improved over a year ago even though the economic recovery isn't as robust as some expected.

Rival sues YRC over Teamsters contract - 02/11/2010
  FT. SMITH, Ark. – YRC Worldwide is being sued by one of its largest competitors in response to a labor agreement the LTL giant struck with the Teamsters union this week.

LTLers evolving into multimodalism to survive: JOC - 02/11/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. – The key to survival for LTL carriers in these uncertain post-recessionary times is reinvention.

Tepper pulls Bruce R. Smith out of bankruptcy - 29/10/2010
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Specialized carrier Bruce R. Smith has announced that it has exited Canada's version of Chapter 11 thanks to a recapitalization plan with investment group Tepper Holdings.

Robert does a one-eighty with LNG-powered Petes - 28/10/2010
  BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Groupe Robert is buying 180 new Petes powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Trailer orders defy seasonal weakness - 28/10/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. –- Despite what is traditionally one of the worst months for trailer demand, commercial trailer net orders in September more than doubled their very weak September 2009 volume.

Maersk raises transatlantic rates for next year - 28/10/2010
  NEW YORK – Container shipping giant Maersk says it will increase general rates in 2011 on its transatlantic lanes.

Guys Gone Mild: Survey says truckers’ rosy outlook fades - 28/10/2010
  TORONTO -- You want to talk fickle? Three months ago, 75 percent of truckers said they were optimistic about the future of their business. Now, just 62 percent .

ATA: Tonnage index up, but economy 'barely growing' - 27/10/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.7 percent in September after falling 2.8 percent in August.

Tight supply boosting used class 8 prices - 27/10/2010
  COLUMBUS, IN – The average retail sales price of Class 8 used vehicles sold in September increased three percent from the previous month to $42,100, according to ACT Research Co.

Spot market freight highest in 5 years - 26/10/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore.-- Spot market freight availability was 65 percent higher in September 2010 compared to last year, according to TransCore’s North American Freight Index.

Survey Says: Economy, CSA giving truckers anxiety - 20/10/2010
  PHOENIX, Az. -- Truckers across North America have lots to worry about in the coming year -- CSA, HOS, fuel costs, driver availability -- the laundry list’s as long as the Trans Canada.

Double-dip rests on foreclosure crisis in US - 15/10/2010
  MONCTON, N.B. – Truckers in Canada should begin seeing some improvement on freight volumes in 2011, unless – and it's a big one -- the escalating foreclosure scandal in the U.S. further sinks an already very brittle housing sector

Suds shipper explains triple S's of a good carrier - 15/10/2010
  MONCTON, N.B. – Shippers are unlikely to trend back to private trucking despite signs that highway freight rates are primed for lift off, says the president of one of Canada's top beer brewers.

Med-duty demand still pacing slower than class 8 - 12/10/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – A significant rebound in medium-duty truck production is still being constrained by continuing weakness in the U.S. housing and construction sectors, reports ACT Research

Trimac: The last income fund story you’ll ever read - 08/10/2010
  CALGARY - - As predicted by industry watchers, the last of the big trucking companies operating as an income trust fund has gone corporate.

Ground shipping rates continue steady rise - 08/10/2010
  TORONTO -- The trend of increasing ground transportation rates continued through the July 2010 period.

CARB ordered to make rules more transparent - 06/10/2010
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – CARB's regulatory process is about to become more transparent to the public, thanks to a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Truck orders show promising bounce - 06/10/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- North American Class 8 truck orders for all major OEM’s rose by 21.6 percent over the previous month and 38.8 percent better than September 2009.

OTA: Get house in order before raising WSIB rates - 04/10/2010
  TORONTO -- The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced that it will raise 2011 payroll premiums paid by trucking companies while also raising, then, the ire of the Ontario Trucking Association.

E-commerce highway gaining traffic - 04/10/2010
  OTTAWA -- Long-haul truckers who fret that over-the-road freight might eventually dry up because of rising online sales should take a deep breath: The Internet actually spurs on retail store purchases, Stats Canada reports.

Manufacturing, freight growth outpaces services: FTR - 01/10/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows a increasingly healthy environment for trucking as strong manufacturing increases have generated truck freight above GDP.

NAFTA truck trade continues to rise - 01/10/2010
  WASHINGTON – U.S.-Canada surface transportation trade totaled $36.3 billion in July, up 17.1 percent compared to July 2009.

Zollars to retire from embattled YRC - 29/09/2010
  KANSAS CITY -- William Zollars, chairman, president and chief executive officer of YRC Worldwide, announced that he will retire upon the completion of YRC comprehensive recovery plan.

Used truck sales continue strong upward trend - 29/09/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. –Uncertainty over new 2010 truck technology and the stability of the North American freight economy continues to pay off for the used truck market.

US truck tonnage hits speed bump - 29/09/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. – The largest month-to-month decrease in 15 months, the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage fell 2.7 percent in August.

May TransForce be with Dalton - 28/09/2010
  TORONTO -- For the next three years, if you take delivery of an overnight package from the Ontario Government, it’ll be delivered by a Canpar truck.

Truckers pause merger & acquisition plans: TCP - 28/09/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Over half of the truckers have not rethought their future business plans, according to a new survey by Transport Capital Partners.

Logistics expert: DDR threat to economy very real - 23/09/2010
  TORONTO -- Jerry Seinfeld doesn’t do it, but George Costanza does. The global economy could follow in Costanza’s shoes and nobody’s happy about it.

Ambassador decries upcoming 'protectionist' legislation - 22/09/2010
  WASHINGTON -- Canada's ambassador to the United States has issued a stern warning to the most powerful congressional leaders on Capitol Hill over a protectionist piece of legislation

Daimler chief eyes 50% growth in truck market - 21/09/2010
  HANNOVER, Germany. -- Fifty percent over five years. That’s how much the world truck market is going to grow, according to Andreas Renschler

HD truck orders hold strong; class 5 more than double - 21/09/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – After a seasonal summer lull, August orders of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles jumped 15 percent from the same month in 2009, according to ACT Research.

Bankruptcies drop in July - 21/09/2010
  OTTAWA – The transportation and warehousing sectors led the way in a decline of business insolvencies in July 2010, compared to the previous month.

NA spot market freight highest since '05 - 17/09/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore.-- TransCore’s latest North American Freight Index shows that August was the highest level in five years.

U.S. Freight Transport Service Index up in July - 17/09/2010
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.4 percent in July from June, rising for the second consecutive month, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Adaptation helped Calgary KW dealer reach milestone - 16/09/2010
  CALGARY -- Barack Obama sold "change" to get himself elected U.S. president in 2008, so why shouldn't it work for GreatWest Kenworth?

Summer lull for manufacturing - 15/09/2010
  OTTAWA – Despite a small 1 percent monthly decrease in Canadian manufacturing, July 2010 sales were still 15.5 percent higher than the low reached in May 2009.

Carrier profit margins widening: ACT - 13/09/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Nowhere really to go but up, truckload carrier net profit share is expected to fuel improvement in demand for heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, according to ACT Research.

Le MTQ abaisse à 10$ le permis pour les pneus larges - 10/09/2010
  Le ministère des Transports du Québec a annoncé une révision des coûts des permis spéciaux pour l’utilisation des pneus simples à bande large.

NA truckmakers outpaced by foreign OEMs: Study - 13/09/2010
  CHICAGO -- North American heavy truck makers could be pushed aside in the global market by low-cost manufacturers in emerging markets, says a business advisory firm.

Canada still selling less and buying more - 10/09/2010
  OTTAWA -- In July, Canadian exports dropped 0.7 percent while imports grew by 2 percent.

New London cargo terminal open for business - 07/09/2010
  LONDON, Ont. – Officials at London International Airport say the newly opened cargo terminal will turn their western Ontario city into a major transportation hub.

Used and Enthused: Pre-owned trucks fueling rebound - 06/09/2010
  TORONTO -- Not wanting to sit on their hands as freight conditions improve, truck buyers, including big fleets, are increasingly turning to used trucks to grow their business.

Class 8 orders closing summer on a high - 03/09/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks jumped 8.3 percent in August.

ISM report shows U.S. growth better than expected - 02/09/2010
  TEMPE, Ariz. -- Transportation equipment was among the fast growing sectors of the U.S. economy in August 2010, according to the latest manufacturing report from the Institute for Supply Chain Management.

Domestic truckload leads truck rate hike: CGFI - 02/09/2010
  TORONTO – Ground transportation rates for Canadian shippers increased slightly during the first six months of 2010.

Used truck sales set record first half 2010 - 31/08/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used commercial truck sales were off 20 percent in July compared to June, but unit sales were up year-over year and are still running 43 percent above 2009 on a year-to-date basis, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

Creative Lawyering: Do shippers share blame for truck crashes? - 30/08/2010
  TORONTO -- Whenever someone is injured on the highway and a truck is involved you can bet some lawyer, somewhere, is getting ready to sue someone. Almost always, that someone is the truck owner.

SCL endorses 'empty miles' program - 26/08/2010
  TORONTO -- The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) says the VICS Empty Miles service will help drive transportation cost efficiencies and support the sustainability efforts of its members.

US truck tonnage recovered in July - 26/08/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. – Following a small dip in June, the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index climbed back up in July.

Trailer orders remain strong despite July dip - 25/08/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – On the heels of a similar trend in heavy-duty truck sales, trailer orders fell slightly in July from the previous month, although sales were still much higher than last year.

China ports gain prominence in recession - 24/08/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- Only two of the top 15 ports weathered the worst year ever in container shipping and – surprise – they're both in China.

Chemical shippers call for rail improvements - 24/08/2010
  TORONTO -- The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) says logistics and transportation infrastructure concerns are among the threats to the competitiveness of the chemicals industry.

Canada’s truckers turn a profit to end 2009 - 20/08/2010
  OTTAWA -- Margins may have been slimmer than owners may have liked but Canada’s trucking community turned a profit during the fourth quarter of 2009.

TransCore’s freight index continues to rise above 2009 - 20/08/2010
  TORONTO -- Despite a drop in freight volume from June to July, TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index showed a 53 percent increase year-over-year from July 2009 to July 2010.

It’s the Wabash Cannonball - 19/08/2010
  LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Just like the train in the legendary “Wabash Cannonball” country classic, this continent’s largest publicly-traded dry van maker is back in the game, with a jingle rumble roar.

Mexico steps up tariffs on US goods over truck ban - 17/08/2010
  MEXICO CITY – The bullfight between Mexico and the U.S. took another turn Monday as Mexico announced it will increase tariffs to a total of 99 U.S. products, up from the 89 announced in March 2009.

Manufacturing activity stays level - 17/08/2010
  OTTAWA – Canadian manufacturing barely rose in June, edging up slightly by 0.1 percent to $44.8 billion in June.

BASICs Check: Carriers' CSA 2010 status available online - 17/08/2010
  WASHINGTON – Fleets can now preview their individual Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 data through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website, the agency announced this week.

Registrations up for all truck classes - 17/08/2010
  SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Year-over-year new commercial vehicle registrations are up for the third straight month – the first time since 2007 that has happened.

Container shipping growth expected to plateau - 17/08/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- North America’s peak shipping season typically runs in the Fall months, but as volumes have steadily increased throughout the year have we already seen the top?

Yanke gets Fresh in Saskatchewan - 16/08/2010
  SASKATOON -- Aero Delivery, a 60-year-old Saskatchewan carrier (and part of the Yanke Group since 2004) has picked up Saskatoon Fresh Pack and Fresh Ice Pack Makers, lock stock and ice-barrel.

Canadian exports, imports dip in June - 11/08/2010
  OTTAWA -- Both imports and exports slipped slightly in June, including shipments to the U.S., reports Stats Canada.

Cnd truckload rate growth pulls back - 06/08/2010
  TORONTO -- Canadian shippers paid higher truck rates in May, although the pace of rising costs has started to slow down.

Have rate increases peaked? - 05/08/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- Ocean shipping rates have flattened out in recent weeks and that may presage a tougher market for price increases for trucking companies that are seeking to recover from the weak demand of the past two years.

YRC slowly climbing out of hole; reports narrower loss - 04/08/2010
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Troubled LTL giant YRC Worldwide's quarterly losses continue to shrink and its president insists that "operating momentum" would continue to drive improvements.

Fleets in shopping mood - 03/08/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fleets in are becoming increasingly optimistic about buying new iron in the next few months, according to the Third Quarter 2010 Fleet Sentiment Report Equipment Buying Index by CK Commercial Vehicle Research.

Carrier optimism may be peaking - 30/07/2010
  TORONTO -- A record number of Ontario carriers are optimistic about prospects for the trucking industry, but it’s only a slight uptick from the second quarter.

“Relative stability” is the best you can hope for: Bedard - 30/07/2010
  MONTREAL -- If the word of the boss at Canada’s biggest carrier is anything to go by, you can expect to see some improvements in the industry later this year.

Global trade poised for growth - 30/07/2010
  OTTAWA -- Growth in world trade by all modes of transportation in the next two years will quickly make up for the losses of last year according to the latest forecast from IHS Global Insight.

Survey indicates solid trailer orders through '10 - 29/07/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Half of the fleets responding to a recent survey say they plan to place orders for trailers before the end of 2010.

Truck tonnage slip points to yielding economy? - 28/07/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell slightly, by 1.4 percent in June from May.

No double-dip for freight market rollercoaster: FTR - 26/07/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The North American freight economy has been very slow to recover, but it's not an indication of a double-dip recession, says FTR Associates' Noel Perry.

Frito-Lay puts all-electric truck to work - 22/07/2010
  BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Since last Friday, Frito-Lay driver Jay McAughey has been delivering Sun Chips around Mississauga in an all-electric Smith truck.

Mediation slated for Montreal port lockout - 20/07/2010
  MONTREAL -- Port of Montreal officials and the union representing nearly 900 locked out longshoremen have agreed to sit down later this week and negotiate an end to the abrupt labor dispute that began yesterday.

Spot market freight more than doubles y-y - 20/07/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's North American Freight Index for June 2010 showed a whopping112 percent increase in spot market freight availability compared to the same time period last year.

Material costs, not sales, top concern for HD suppliers - 16/07/2010
  RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- A significant majority of heavy-duty trucking industry suppliers are optimistic about growth in 2010, according to the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's most recent Supplier Barometer.

Ontario, BC lead manufacturing rebound - 15/07/2010
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales increased for the eighth time in nine months, reports Stats Canada, advancing another half-a-percent to $44.8 billion in May.

TransForce footprint deepens in US energy sector - 15/07/2010
  MONTREAL -- After a recessionary hiatus from significant acquisitions, Canada's largest for-hire trucking company (and fleet buyer) is actively on the hunt again.

OTA Chair: Time to deep-six pay-per-mile - 14/07/2010
  TORONTO -- The per-mile system of paying truck drivers is outmoded and has to go -- or at least change drastically.

Autos lead sharp rise in Canada exports to U.S. - 13/07/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise exports and imports rose notably in May. Higher volumes of automotive products led to 5.2 percent boost

Border truck traffic up nearly 18% first half '10 - 13/07/2010
  WINDSOR, Ont. -- Half-a-million more commercial trucks crossed between Ontario and the U.S. in the first six months of 2010 compared to last year.

Dual Roles: Cheerful Easson driving family fleet, CTA - 12/07/2010
  BERWICK, N.S. -- Paul Easson has been around trucks and trucking all his life, in the family business his father launched way back in 1945.

Truckers' thoughts on credit, new engines and rules: TCP - 09/07/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Credit availability is pressing on carriers' minds, along with new engines and technical regulations like Electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).

Trucks orders up; but speed bumps ahead? - 08/07/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Heavy truck orders continue their significant gains over 2009, but a leading industry forecaster also cautions that there are emerging risks to domestic U.S. recovery.

New digs triple capacity for TST Overland western ops - 07/07/2010
  MONTREAL -- TransForce says it has purchased a new 52-door cross-dock terminal in Calgary to support the growth of its TST Overland Express subsidiary in western Canada.

Cost of truckload up, LTL flattish - 06/07/2010
  TORONTO -- Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased in April.

New truck honeymoon over in about 9 months: survey - 05/07/2010
  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- It takes less than a year for the shine to come off of a new truck, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.

Ontario court ruling goes for brokers - 01/07/2010
  TORONTO -- Ontario logistics companies and brokers must put payment in a trust for its transport carriers, regardless of where the contract was made or whether the service operator is based in the province,

Survey Says: Truckers keen on acquisitions - 01/07/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With the eye of the recessionary storm long past, carriers are showing more interest in acquisitions and mergers, according to a Business Expectation Survey by Transport Capital Partners.

Fleets more likely to track emissions - 30/06/2010
  MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- Trucking fleets are paying more attention to their emissions footprint than ever, according to an annual fleet managers survey conducted by PHH Arval.

Freight shortage leading to unlikely alliance - 30/06/2010
  NEW YORK -- A transportation research and consulting firm says the search for freight has turned LTL trucking companies and third-party logistics providers into unlikely allies.

Ontario truckers should high-five HST: Bradley - 29/06/2010
  TORONTO -- Consumers might not like the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), but it's good for trucking; it’s good for competitiveness and it’s good tax policy.

Carriers report driver shortage bubbling - 28/06/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Not too long ago carriers were parking trucks and telling owner-ops 'don't call us, we'll call you.'

Troisième hausse mensuelle consécutive des commandes de classes 8 - 23/06/2010
  Les commandes nettes de camions lourds de classe 8 ont connu une hausse de 84 pour cent en mai 2010, comparativement au même mois l’an dernier, selon ACT Research Co.

Ontario minister says modal shift isn’t government decision - 21/06/2010
  HAMILTON, Ont. -- The deputy minister of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation says the province should not be steering shippers toward one transportation mode or another.

HGC’s success celebrated by movers and Shokers - 17/06/2010
  CALEDON, Ont. -- Thirteen short years ago an ambitious supposedly clean-living hotshot named Eldrick "Tiger" Woods became the youngest golfer ever to win The Masters.

Rail rep wants to see national modal shift initiative - 16/06/2010
  HAMILTON, Ont. -- A Railway Association of Canada (RAC) manager says there's a growing appetite among provinces and U.S. states for programs that will help shift freight away from the highways.

YRC heading back to black? But capacity cuts continue - 15/06/2010
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- While some U.S. truckers are looking to expand capacity as economy improves, LTL giant YRC Worldwide's reaction appears to be the opposite.

Canadian capacity utilization continues to increase - 14/06/2010
  OTTAWA -- For the third consecutive quarter, Canadian industries increased their production capacity.

Une nouvelle association pour les routiers du Québec - 14/06/2010
  Estimant que leur métier mérite d’être mieux représenté, reconnu et respecté, un groupe de camionneurs a lancé le 13 juin dernier, l’Association des routiers professionnels du Québec (ARPQ).

Bulls beating back bears - 11/06/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With rates in some sectors increasing as much as 20 percent and capacity steadily tightening, carriers are increasingly optimistic about the next 12 months, according the latest Transport Capital Partners Business Expectation Survey.

Heavy truck sales recovery underway: ACT - 11/06/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A leading truck market forecaster says year-over-year truck sales growth is at 23 percent, with 2011 sales predicted to be over 60 percent.

Export, import prices yield to volumes - 10/06/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports declined for the second straight month in April -- by a modest 1 percent -- while imports fell 2.2 percent, as a result of lower prices.

Survey sez? March rates off 2.6% - 09/06/2010
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- If the Canadian General Freight Index (CGF) is any indication, your rates were lower in March than they were in February.

Rates, capacity rises sharply stateside - 08/06/2010
  NEW YORK -- As capacity continues to tighten in the U.S., truckload rates in certain markets are spiking faster than at anytime in the last two years.

HST supply chain implications discussed - 07/06/2010
  TORONTO -- With start-date looming for both Ontario and British Columbia, and changes coming to Nova Scotia's rate, a tax analyst predicts businesses in those provinces will benefit.

Class 8 orders back off - 04/06/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- After a great opening to 2010, class 8 truck orders fell 9.8 percent in May to 12,903 units for all major North American OEMs.

Study looks at international transport capacity demands - 04/06/2010
  LONDON, Eng. -- A newly released study by the International Transport Forum (ITF) says growing population, increasing urbanization, and higher incomes will boost demand for transport

Contained excitement in shipping biz - 03/06/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- Walmart imported 5.3 percent fewer containers in 2009 than the year before. That’s a lot of unsold big-screen TVs.

Let's get ambitious about transport projects: former minister - 02/06/2010
  TORONTO -- Former Transport Minister David Collenette says now is the time to consider ambitious national transportation projects – like bridges or tunnels that would make it possible to drive straight from Vancouver Island to St. John’s, Newfoundland.

More trucking firms need to die, says CTA boss - 31/05/2010
  TORONTO -- The president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says he’s surprised -- and disappointed -- more unsustainable trucking firms didn’t die in the months following the global economic collapse.

Truck tonnage shows 'solid, sustainable' advance: ATA - 31/05/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased another 0.9 percent in April -- the sixth time in the last seven months.

Trailer rebound yields in April - 31/05/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer orders settled down in April compared to strong consecutive increases to start the year.

Big-name trucker calls for gov't support of LNG trucks - 24/05/2010
  BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Claude Robert says the Canadian trucking industry faces an uncertain future if the federal government does not support the conversion of fleets to alternative fuels the way the U.S. government is planning to do.

Spot market freight reaching new levels - 18/05/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- According to TransCore’s North American Freight Index, April’s spot market volume was the highest in any single month since November 2005, which was a record year for spot market freight.

Fuel purchases show where economy is headed - 17/05/2010
  LOS ANGELES -- Look in the rear-view mirror. Check out what’s catching up to the trucking industry.

Manufacturing sales keep advancing - 14/05/2010
  OTTAWA -- Food and motor vehicle manufacturers led all businesses in March contributing to an overall 1.2 percent increase to $44.5 billion.

Better days ahead. Way ahead, forecast says - 13/05/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- Never mind CSA 2010, how about 2021? Because that's how far into the future the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predict the well being of this industry.

BCTA says tax debate hasn’t focused on facts - 13/05/2010
  LANGLEY, B.C. -- Debate in B.C. over the HST has hit an emotional button for a public that already feels burdened by taxes, the B.C. Trucking Association says good things will come out of the new tax system.

Atlantic port finds twin in South America - 13/05/2010
  SAINT JOHN -- The Port of Saint John has been twinned with the Port of Santos, Brazil.

Consecutive increases in exports halted - 12/05/2010
  OTTAWA -- Falling prices for energy products dragged down Canada's merchandise exports slightly, by 0.7 percent in March, while imports grew 2 percent on the strength of precious metals.

High ceiling for class 8 truck sales in '11 - 12/05/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- While the deck is tilted for growth this year, experts predict significant heavy-duty truck demand in 2011 as the North American strengthens amid rapidly tightening capacity in the truckload sector.

TransCore freight rate info based on market transactions - 11/05/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- To help carriers get an actual read on spot market rates, TransCore is introducing a Truckload Rate Exchange program.

Top supply chains bring recessionary rewards: Prof - 10/05/2010
  TORONTO -- Companies with high-performing supply chains routinely outperform their rivals, even more so in bad times, says a professor from Michigan State University.

Shortening the links - 10/05/2010
  TORONTO -- Unless shippers and transporters are willing to pay for triple-digit oil prices, they might want to start thinking of supply chains closer to home.

Carrier optimism continues upward trend - 07/05/2010
  TORONTO -- According to the latest Business e-Pulse Survey from the Ontario Trucking Association, optimism among carriers continues to rise and is currently at an all-time high.

Border issues not our problem: US purchasers - 06/05/2010
  TORONTO -- U.S. purchasing managers are not concerned about the impacts of a thickening Canada-U.S. border. They're leaving those worries to their Canadian suppliers.

YRC's road to recovery 'long and bumpy' - 05/05/2010
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- YRC Worldwide reported another quarterly loss, despite implementing extensive cost cutting and refinancing programs.

Capacity crunch coming: JOC - 04/05/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- For the first time in a while, manufacturers and retailers are starting to experience problems securing transport for international shipping.

Trucks still best for hauling agriculture freight: USDA - 30/04/2010
  WASHINGTON -- At least one government agency likes trucking as a form of transporting goods.

Canada offers Michigan $550M bridge bailout - 29/04/2010
  LANSING, Mich. -- Canada must want a new bridge to the U.S. pretty bad. In an interesting twist to the ongoing saga at the Windsor Detroit border, Ottawa has offered $550 million toward cash-strapped Michigan's

US tonnage highest in 18 months - 28/04/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index hit its highest level since November 2008 --arguably the month that the U.S. economy collapsed.

Carriers concerned over anti-truck 'rhetoric' in Washington - 27/04/2010
  ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Obama administration's transport policies appear to overlook trucking and could lead to underinvestment in highway infrastructure.

Packaging Waste: 'If you make it, you take it' - 23/04/2010
  TORONTO -- Ontario’s environment minister says he plans to hold manufacturers of products more responsible for the packaging they produce.

Changeover dynamics pulling truck demand forward: FTR - 23/04/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Current truck and trailer production is much more robust than over the last year, but, warns market analysts FTR Associates, a significant portion of that is a short-run surge being created by the imminent onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines.

Merchandise trade inches forward in Feb. - 13/04/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports grew 2.8 percent in February, on the strength of industrial goods and materials, outpacing a 0.9 percent increase in imports.

Mullen Group gets Smooked - 08/04/2010
  OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Flatbed and oil services giant Mullen Group has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Smook Bros. Contracters, a privately owned company in Thompson, Man.

Loonie parity "new reality," economist says - 06/04/2010
  OTTAWA -- The robust Canadian dollar matched the U.S. greenback this morning for the first time in nearly two years.

Canadian Trade In Review: U.S. biz keeps falling, China rising - 06/04/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canadian exports and imports took a major hit in the first part of 2009 and never really recovered, despite some modest periodic spikes in the latter part of the year.

Canada-U.S. border caught in Mexican standoff - 05/04/2010
  TORONTO -- The Canada-U.S. border is stuck in the 19th century. Not only that, but the border is over-regulated, the wrong people are getting hassled and if Barack Obama doesn’t change his ways,

Little change in 2010 slow sales forecast for heavy trucks - 01/04/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- North American class 8 demand is still expected to rise ever-so-slowly heading into 2011 -- just 3 percent over 2009, forecasts FTR Associates.

Report looks at changing roles of supply chain managers - 01/04/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- A study by an Oregon State University researcher indicates just how important it is for supply chain professionals to keep their people skills well-honed -- particularly during tough economic times.

Report points to inventory control as top recession buster - 31/03/2010
  RALEIGH, N.C. -- Reduced inventory levels was the most common response to challenges faced by retail companies during the global economic slowdown.

Challenger VP: 'Event' needed to restore freight rates - 30/03/2010
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) recently organized tours of two Ontario businesses in industries hardest hit by the global recession: automotive manufacturing and trucking.

No exit tax for Ont truckers - 26/03/2010
  TORONTO -- It’s official. When the Ontario government eliminates the multi-jurisdictional vehicle tax on July 1, as the province moves towards the HST, truckers won’t have to pay any exit tax.

Trailer orders hit two-year high - 25/03/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for commercial trailers in February were up 168 percent from February 2009 and were at their highest level in two years.

Less Than Lucrative: LTL recovery most challenging - 25/03/2010
  TORONTO -- During the legwork for the 2009 U.S. Mastio & Co. LTL shipper survey author Kevin Huntsman was talking shop with a medium-sized U.S. carrier who shared a pricing tale that involved losing four accounts to a much larger, national carrier whose recent struggles have been well chronicled.

Think tank questions link between stimulus money and economic recovery - 25/03/2010
  VANCOUVER -- Government stimulus packages contributed little to Canada’s economic turnaround in 2009, concludes a new study released today by the Fraser Institute.

TOP 100: Industry snapshot shows fleets getting fit - 22/03/2010
  TORONTO -- We were putting the finishing touches on this year's Top 100 For-Hire carrier charts when into our inbox dropped another chart -- this one from Nulogx Transportation Management. They're the rate-tracking people who produce the monthly Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

CanAm shipments down 28%; NAFTA land trade lowest ever - 19/03/2010
  WASHINGTON -- U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico fell 23.3 percent (to $637 billion) from 2008 to 2009, the largest year-over-year decrease for the 15 years covered by the data.

For-hire truck prices began upward climb 3Q - 19/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- Stats Canada's For-hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index shows prices increased 0.9 percent in the third quarter, compared with the second quarter of 2009.

Cross-border truck trips increase over '09 - 17/03/2010
  TORONTO -- Most major Ontario-U.S. bridge crossings saw a spike in commercial truck traffic activity in the first two months of the year compared to 2009.

TransCore index echoes upward freight trend - 17/03/2010
  TORONTO -- One of Canada's leading freight matching services reports that year-over-year freight volumes have increased 56 percent in February 2010 versus the same period last year.

YRC posts 4Q profits, but not out of danger - 17/03/2010
  NEW YORK -- After consecutive losses, struggling LTL carrier YRC Worldwide, announced that it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter of 2009.

TCP survey shows one in four carriers consider selling - 17/03/2010
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The results from Transport Capital Partners (TCP) recent Business Expectations Survey of truckload carriers in the U.S. show continuing confidence in the year ahead, but one in four carriers are still considering leaving the industry over the next 18 months.

Manufacturing opens year on high note - 16/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- For the fifth straight month manufacturing sales rose in Canada -- this time by 2.4 percent to kick off

Transport biz susceptible to Loonie's changing tune - 15/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- Transportation companies and warehousing operations are among the most exposed to currency fluctuations, according to a report released by the Conference Board of Canada.

Spot freight continues y-y gains: TransCore - 15/03/2010
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freight availability in February more than tripled on the North American spot market from the year ago period, with a 215 percent boost.

Exports stay relatively level; imports drop slightly - 12/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports grew at a much slower pace than the last four months.

'Inverse perfect storm' brewing in trucking: Analysts - 11/03/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Improving trends in the economy and the onset of capacity tightening in the truckload sector point to stronger demand for commercial vehicles in late in 2010 and into 2011, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

Economist not aboard railroad expectations - 10/03/2010
  NEW YORK -- At an investor dinner hosted by Dahlman Rose, freight economist and transportation industry Noel Perry, served up a contrarian view of the rail industry.

Canada must pursue new trade partners: FedEx boss - 09/03/2010
  TORONTO -- It's time for Canada to start pursuing new free trade deals around the world, says David Binks, president of FedEx Canada.

Expensive oil to shorten supply chains: Top economist - 05/03/2010
  TORONTO -- World-renowned economist Jeff Rubin says unless supply chains are willing to pay for triple-digit oil prices, they’d better start thinking closer to home.

Flaherty’s feds forget fleets; Some cash goes to bridge work - 05/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- If you were thinking that yesterday's federal budget might have held any special goodies for truckers; like say, a cut in diesel-fuel excise tax, think again.

Increased ferry rates could sink truckers - 05/03/2010
  VICTORIA -- Rate increases from B.C. Ferries that are scheduled to kick in on April 1 have local truckers concerned about being able to keep up.

Guilbault family story 'all over the Internet' - 04/03/2010
  BOUCHERVILLE -- Quick. Get into the time machine. Whip back to 1929. The onset of the Great Depression. Meet Paul Guilbault, a young man starting a trucking service between Grondines, Que., and Québec City.

Women can help shore up trucking's HR holes - 04/03/2010
  WINNIPEG -- From drivers to fleet owners and company chairs, more women than ever before are advancing up the career ladder in Canadian trucking.

TransX named top Walmart trucker; consolidates Big Horn - 03/03/2010
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada has rewarded TransX for its 99.6 percent on-time record, delivering 89,000 shipments.

TransForce expands its waste section - 02/03/2010
  MONTREAL - - Canada’s largest truck fleet has just dug itself more deeply into the landfill business.

Economy grows, but won't run fully this year: Bank - 02/03/2010
  OTTAWA -- While Vancouver may be spending the coming years trying to pay for Olympic cost overruns, the Bank of Canada announced that the economy grew by 5 percent growth in the 2009 fourth quarter, "spurred by vigorous domestic spending and further recovery in exports."

Halifax positioning to be top eastern gateway - 02/03/2010
  HALIFAX -- The Halifax Gateway Council released its new five-year strategic plan focused on realizing the plan to make Halifax the preferred eastern trade gateway for North America.

Holding Port: Only Price Rupert reports freight hikes in '09 - 01/03/2010
  PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. -- Among Canada’s four largest ocean ports, only the Port of Prince Rupert is reporting an increase in freight volumes in 2009 over 2008 numbers.

Freight carriers' group urges rate hike close to 5% - 01/03/2010
  FORT ERIE, Ont. -- Despite the trucking industry’s cost cutting measures during this recession, fixed and variable costs continue to rise and carriers should be looking for raises of at least 4.9 percent this spring.

YRC’s Canadian fleet has a long future: Pres - 01/03/2010
  WINNIPEG -- The writing was on the wall for YRC Worldwide more than once, or so it seemed, and so its competitors hoped.

Walmart pledges major cuts to supply chain GHG by 2015 - 26/02/2010
  BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart is counting on its suppliers to cut 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its supply chain over the next five years.

Rate drops keep fallin’ on our head - 26/02/2010
  TORONTO - - Shippers are paying almost 10 percent less across the board than they were this time last year. But you didn’t need us to tell you that.

Revenue drops in 2009 for former income trusts - 26/02/2010
  OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Revenue for a trio of Canadian carriers dropped in 2009 from 2008, but executives at Mullen, TransForce and Contrans are keeping a positive outlook for 2010.

'Wasn’t my fault,' boss of fallen Arrow claims - 25/02/2010
  TULSA, Okla. -- Two months after Arrow Trucking slammed its doors leaving hundreds of drivers stranded across North America and about 1,300 people jobless, the owner of the company has come forward to tell his side of the story.

Truckers peer into their crystal balls - 25/02/2010
  WINNIPEG -- Imagine a truck smart enough to tell you that up the road, about 500 feet, another vehicle is approaching the intersection, on your right, and not slowing down fast enough to come to a complete stop in time.

Snow plows trucking rates, if you catch our drift - 25/02/2010
  NEW YORK -- Sudden winter storms freeze more than your birdbaths and door locks.

NDP not dealing with highway flood problems: Tories - 24/02/2010
  WINNIPEG -- The reoccurring flooding issues that plague cross-border transporters dependant on Highway 75 have left critics of Selinger’s government steamed as the first flood report of 2010 was released yesterday.

Trucker sues MTO for 'improper' suspension, seizure - 23/02/2010
  NORTH BAY, Ont. -- A small fleet owner from northern Ontario is suing the Ministry of Transportation for $20 million over a CVOR rating that he says ruined his business.

Merger time in the Maritimes - 22/02/2010
  MONCTON -- Canada’s eastern provinces have an "overabundance of carriers," and something’s gotta' give. That’s the word from Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Chairman Shane Esson.

PhD to clear the air on food supply sustainability - 19/02/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations will be hosting Roger A. Cady at a conference next week to dispel what he says is a "myth that purchasing locally grown food is better for the environment" than buying from large

No "W'-shaped recovery: trade researcher - 19/02/2010
  WASHINGTON -- Trade watcher Ben Hackett, founder of the research firm Hackett Associates, says an analysis of import cargo volumes at major retail container ports in the U.S. shows that recovery is definitely underway, and fears of a W-shaped recovery are unlikely.

TriWest makes room for another fleet in truck stable - 19/02/2010
  EDMONTON -- One of the largest niche-bulk haulers in Western Canada just got bigger. The RTL-Westcan Group has acquired ECL Transportation.

US labor enforcers scrutinize 'independent' workers, truckers - 18/02/2010
  WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration plans to crack down on companies that blur the lines between employees as independent contractors, including owner-operators in the trucking industry.

Supply chain lessons in Toyota nightmare: expert - 18/02/2010
  TORONTO -- Toyota's recent woes serve as a cautionary tale for supply chain professionals, says a former company insider.

'09 closes with Canadian manufacturing up - 16/02/2010
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales rose 1.6 percent in December to $43 billion thanks mostly to gains in the transportation equipment industries like aerospace product and parts and motor vehicles, and some help from petroleum and coal products.

CanAm procurement deal eases protectionist provision - 16/02/2010
  OTTAWA -- A new government procurement agreement signed by Canada and the U.S. softens somewhat the impact of the protectionist "Buy America" clause imbedded in the U.S. Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

BCTA warns against hiring cheap truckers - 15/02/2010
  VANCOUVER -- Want cheap freight movers? Buy at your own risk. That's the message from the B.C. Trucking Association.

Truckers benefit from factory activity; analysts - 12/02/2010
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A U.S.-based transportation consultancy says the recent rise in factory utilization and industrial production is causing increased activity among full load (TL) carriers south of the border.

Demand coming to freight lane near you after 2Q - 12/02/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Economic indicators in the transportation sector continue to point towards freight improvements in the second half of 2010 followed by a spike in demand for trucks going into 2011, according to ACT Research

Auto action leads way for export, import gains - 11/02/2010
  OTTAWA -- The news is betting better when it comes to Canadian trade, as both imports and exports improved to close out 2009.

YRC still hanging in there - 11/02/2010
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The ground beneath LTL giant YRC Worldwide could be firming up as the struggling carrier was able to negotiate a $70 million deal with investors this week that will help meet impending debt obligations.

Shipped Chips: Frito LCVs a success, hard work - 11/02/2010
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Terry Naugler is looking forward to spring. That's when the traffic manager for Frito-Lay Canada can put his LCVs back on the road and continue his company’s participation in Ontario’s pilot project.

Contrans acquires flatbed hauler - 10/02/2010
  WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group Inc. has acquired Truboy Freight International Inc. and plans to blend the Ontario-based flatbed carrier with an existing operation.

Intermodal transport gains ground - 08/02/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Intermodal transport gained market share against trucks in the fourth quarter of 2009, reaching a new high in the process, a recent analysis by FTR Associates shows.

Freight costs stabilized - 08/02/2010
  TORONTO -- After months of steady decline, the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers in November 2009 remained virtually unchanged from the month prior.

Truckers press for green incentives - 04/02/2010
  TORONTO -- Ontario's top trucking rep told provincial leaders to incorporate policies into the budget that would help trucking companies investment in new, greener technologies and equipment.

Great Dane acquires Johnson reefer bodies - 03/02/2010
  SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane Trailers bought Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, which makes insulated fiberglass refrigerated truck bodies, all-electric refrigeration solutions, and innovative truck refrigeration technology.

Carriers showing renewed optimism for the economy - 03/02/2010
  TORONTO -- The latest instalment of the Ontario Trucking Association’s quarterly survey of company expectations points to growing, if cautious, optimism amongst Ontario trucking companies.

Truck prebuy pushing profits - 02/02/2010
  BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Paccar overcame the worst truck market in modern history to reach its 71st consecutive year of net profit, but revenue in 2009 was still a sliver of the 2008 total.

Freight trend point to higher truck-trailer sales in '11 - 02/02/2010
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Accelerating economic activity, if sustained, could improve the North American freight picture resulting in higher truck rates and increased truck and trailer sales in 2011.

Toyota's Ontario supply chain feeling the pain - 01/02/2010
  TORONTO -- The shutdown of Toyota's Ontario plants threatens to widen and close parts suppliers, automotive industry officials say.

Recession made freight filchers aggressive: report - 01/02/2010
  AUSTIN, Tex. -- Cargo thieves may not have had as much selection last year, but they weren't slowed down one bit.

Specs of light in US freight economy? - 01/02/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- Recent changes in a few economic indicators point to better days ahead for the U.S. economy and for the trucking industry, says the the American Trucking Associations.

Survey Says: Shippers not too impressed with rail service - 28/01/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's two largest railways are a bit off track when it comes to keeping shippers happy, reveals a survey commissioned by the federal government.

Rate game changes for Olympic trucking - 28/01/2010
  VANCOUVER -- The folks who recommend what Canadian truckers should charge for their services are warning shippers who need deliveries in and out of Vancouver’s core to prepare to open their wallets during the 2010 Olympics.

Target aiming for Canada? - 28/01/2010
  TORONTO -- Target, the giant U.S.-based electronics and furniture retailer, says it will explore expanding into Canada or Mexico in the coming years, in what would be its first venture outside the U.S.

Day & Ross buys Prairies food hauler - 27/01/2010
  HARTLAND, N.B. -- McCain Foods' freight division, Day & Ross Transportation, has acquired truckload carrier, G. Edwards Enterprises of Saskatoon.

U.S. truck tonnage highest in over a year - 26/01/2010
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index climbed 2.1 percent in December, following a 2.6 percent increase in November.

Horton provide sales support in the clutch - 26/01/2010
  ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Horton, Inc. has entered into an agreement with ZF Services and ZF Sachs to provide sales support for the SACHS line of driveline clutches to the heavy-duty aftermarket in the U.S. and Canada.

Manufacturing stays flattish - 25/01/2010
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing remained relatively leveled in November, edged up a meager 0.1 percent to $42.6 billion in November, as gains in several industries were offset by decreases in the transportation equipment industry.

J.D. Irving truck fleets consolidate ops - 22/01/2010
  FREDERICTON -- Sunbury Transport's head office in Fredericton will be closed and merged with sister company RST Industries in Saint John.

Eastern carriers merge to form Atlantica fleet - 21/01/2010
  REXTON, N.B. -- Two of Atlantic Canada's most popular and respected trucking carriers have joined forces in a deal that is said to make both companies stronger going forward.

Virtual Realities: Truckmakers driving down global highway - 20/01/2010
  LAS VEGAS -- The Asians are coming. The North American trucking market may be in the dumps, but that doesn't mean new truckmakers from overseas emerging markets don't want a piece of it, says one global truck analyst speaking at the Heavy Duty Dialogue in Las Vegas.

Major market hurdles persist for truck sellers - 19/01/2010
  LAS VEGAS -- For OEMs, maybe the worst isn't over after all. Could new truck sales in 2010 actually be less inspiring than the massive sales crater left in 2009?

The future of high tech trucks is now - 19/01/2010
  LAS VEGAS -- While the past decade served mainly as an R&D period for advanced truck technologies, the next 10 years is when telematic and hybrid systems will really mature for real-world use.

Mullen says it's primed for growth - 15/01/2010
  CALGARY -- The Mullen Group has approved a $40 million capital expenditure budget for 2010, which will go to business units that are primed for growth or need to sustain capital to meet customer needs.

Shippers envision rate increases in 2010 - 15/01/2010
  OTTAWA -- Turning the corner on a dismal 2009, a recent survey indicates shippers expect modest growth in their volumes and in rate increases of their carriers in 2010.

Canada’s trade balance moves from surplus to deficit - 13/01/2010
  OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports increased 1.1 percent in November 2009 on the strength of energy products, while imports rose 3.9 percent due to widespread gains.

Recovery will lag in 2010: JOC shipping report - 12/01/2010
  NEWARK, N.J. -- There's those words again: 'Cautious Optimism.' That's what transportation executives across the shipping world are feeling these days

Trucking to undergo big changes in 'teen' years - 08/01/2010
  BALTIMORE, Md. -- Impending operational, economic and regulatory changes are about to turn the trucking industry on in its head, states a new Stifel Nicolaus white paper.

YRC facility purchase could scuttle public trade bridge? - 08/01/2010
  DETROIT -- Michigan’s Central Transport purchased a terminal in southwest Detroit from Yellow Freight, which earned YRC Worldwide an undisclosed sum.

Customers back on Yellow brick road: CEO - 07/01/2010
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Admitting that the last few weeks have been "tense", YRC Worldwide CEO Bill Zollars said he's convinced the "worst is over" from a "customer flight standpoint."

Wal-Mart to squeeze out suppliers - 06/01/2010
  BENTONVILLE, Ark -- The world's largest retail powerhouse expects to trim up to $12 billion in costs by squeezing more third-party suppliers out of the supply chain.

The rate stuff - 05/01/2010
  TORONTO –- Another reason to be happy 2009 is fading into your rearview mirror?

Trailer orders up significantly from late '08 - 05/01/2010
  COLUMBUS, Ind -- Orders last November for trailers were up 73 percent from the same period in 2008, but down 27 percent from the previous month, October 2009.

Truckers' meal tax break almost fully restored - 04/01/2010
  OTTAWA -- The Ministry of Finance continued serving up its meal tax allowance recipe for truck drivers this New Year.

YRC reports approvals for crucial debt swap - 22/12/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Struggling U.S. LTL giant YRC Worldwide took another step closer to saving itself from bankruptcy on Monday.

Cash shortage still squeezing carriers - 22/12/2009
  WASHINGTON -- Carriers in the U.S. are still scrambling to get a hold of their cash flow, with more than 50 percent saying their receivables are up, according to Transport Capital Partners' fourth quarter Business Expectation Survey.

Red River floods could undermine CentrePort plans? - 21/12/2009
  WINNIPEG -- Highway 75 in Southern Manitoba is seen by some as the weak link in the province's plan to create CentrePort, a mega-sized inland, intermodal hub.

YRC Worldwide thrown another lifeline - 17/12/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Struggling LTL giant Yellow Roadway was given another 30-day reprieve by its banking group this week.

Spot freight up significantly over '08, firm says - 15/12/2009
  PORTLAND, Ore. -- North American spot market freight availability increased by 65 percent in November compared to the same period last year, according to the TransCore Freight Index.

0-11 setting up for truck growth - 15/12/2009
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Significant growth to the truck manufacturing industry is coming: It's just over a year away.

U.S. trucking upturn won't happen until '11 - 11/12/2009
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Carriers have a more optimistic outlook, with expectations for increased volume and rates in 2010, according to a fourth quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners.

US-bound exports keep posting modest gains - 10/12/2009
  OTTAWA -- Led by gains from exports to the U.S., Canada's merchandise exports rose 3.4 percent in October.

Trucks tops in NAFTA freight game - 09/12/2009
  WASHINGTON -- Truckers are not only king of the road, but all freight movement as well, beating out rail, maritime, pipeline and air.

Mini class-8 surge to fall after New Years - 07/12/2009
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates increased their 2009 Class 8 forecast due to a surge in orders in October, but heavy truck demand for 2010 is likely to slow after EPA 2007 engine inventory is exhausted.

Experts will peg trucking’s future - 07/12/2009
  WINNIPEG -- Want to know what your business will be like five, 10 or 40 years from now? You just might find your answer in Winnipeg.

Feds pave way for HST vote, OTA says it’s long overdue - 04/12/2009
  OTTAWA -- The federal government and the opposition parties have finally agreed on something, allowing Ontario and B.C. to harmonize their sales taxes with the GST.

SPECIAL REPORT: Top court settles pivotal freight forwarding-logistics case - 03/12/2009
  OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has finally ruled on a critical case that could change how some freight forwarders, logistics companies, and hybrid highway carriers are governed under provincial and federal law.

Soaring Loonie could undermine trucking recovery: analysts - 01/12/2009
  TORONTO -- A loonie in flight could ground somewhat the projected growth of freight volumes in the coming months, according to transport analysts at National Bank Financial's Economics & Strategy Group.

Strike threatens rail rebound - 30/11/2009
  TORONTO -- Well, this is one way to boost truck freight volumes. Patches of container truckers across the country might be the select few who aren't complaining too hard that Canadian National Railway locomotive engineers hit the bricks this weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: Teamsters target Challenger truckers, owner-ops - 27/11/2009
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- As Challenger Motor Freight's Montreal-based workers enjoy their company Christmas party today, more than a few will undoubtedly be huddled up, discussing the labor standoff unfolding at the fleet behind the scenes.

Shippers see slight bump in transport costs - 26/11/2009
  TORONTO -- Trucking rates are still scraping bottom, but at least they're able to pass on surcharges somewhat effectively.

YRC's contract carriage biz sold to large 3PL - 25/11/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- One of North America's largest third-party logistics brokerage firms has acquired the contracts, personnel and equipment of struggling LTL carrier YRC's Logistics' Dedicated Contract Carriage division.

Livingston postpones acquisition vote - 23/11/2009
  TORONTO -- A special meeting for unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund to consider the company’s acquisition has been postponed, and the options have diminished.

ATA tonnage index dipped in October - 23/11/2009
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.2 percent in October, following a 0.3 percent contraction in September.

SPECIAL REPORT: The UVWs of the freight market - 20/11/2009
  TORONTO -- Alphabet soup-style economic forecasts continue to simmer. On the North American hot stove, there's been much talk of a 'U'-shaped recovery (a gradual upturn) in 2010, although how stretched out the bottom will be remains open to debate

Ontario-America truck crossings show some bounce - 19/11/2009
  FORT ERIE, Ont. -- Month-to-month commercial truck crossings rose slightly in October at most Ontario-U.S. bridges and borders, but are still down significantly from the same period in 2008.

Livingston underwhelmed by Mullen proposal - 17/11/2009
  TORONTO -- With two suitors knocking on the door, unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund have about a week to decide their future.

Manufacturing ends 3Q on a high note - 17/11/2009
  OTTAWA -- Canadian manufacturing sales rose 1.4 percent in September to $41.7 billion, largely reflecting increases in the motor vehicle industry.

OTA encouraged by HST change - 17/11/2009
  TORONTO -- Ontario Trucking Association president David Bradley welcomed the introduction in the Ontario Legislature of legislation enacting the government’s proposed new harmonized tax system.

Sept exports rise; Autos get bump from 'Cash for Clunkers' - 16/11/2009
  OTTAWA -- For the third time in the last four months, Canada's merchandise exports rose in September -- this time by $1.0 billion to $30.3 billion as volumes increased 4.5 percent.

Texting Vicariously: Are you liable for drivers' in-cab cellphone habits? - 16/11/2009
  TORONTO -- Provincial cell phone laws mostly apply to the driver of a motor vehicle, but it’s not so inconceivable in this over-litigious culture that there could be legal ramifications for employers of those drivers too.

Truck manufacturing faces stiff headwinds - 12/11/2009
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial vehicle market have been showing signs of recovery, but manufacturers still have a long way to go to return to normal replacement level demand, according to ACT Research.

YRC hopes to sidestep bankruptcy with stock exchange plan - 11/11/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- In its latest effort to stay afloat and keep competitive sharks at bay, YRC Worldwide has launched an exchange program to unload debt instruments in exchange for the company's common stock and new Class A Convertible Preferred Stock.

Les reprises de possession en baisse - 10/11/2009
  Les reprises de possession des camions ont chuté de 44% au troisième trimestre, après avoir connu une progression constante depuis une année et demie.

Truck repos down in 3Q - 09/11/2009
  ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Repossessions and liquidations of trucking equipment has started to fall off in the third quarter, with Nassau Asset Management's NasTrac Quarterly Index down.

Auto-guided vehicles, modal 'co-opetition' in transport's future - 09/11/2009
  TORONTO -- In 20 years transport and logistics-related emissions will be tracked in the supply chain and factored into the price of products.

Mullen bids for Livingston International - 06/11/2009
  CALGARY -- The Mullen Group has made an all-stock rival bid for the logistics and customs brokerage firm, Livingston International Income Fund.

Employment falls, except for transport jobs - 06/11/2009
  OTTAWA -- Transportation and warehousing was the only industry in Canada to experience a notable employment gain in October while unemployment levels continued to rise in most other sectors.

Yellow Brick Wall: Undercutting YRC keeps LTL rates down - 05/11/2009
  NEW YORK -- Sometimes the highways can look a lot like the jungle landscape seen in reruns of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.

TransForce Ink: Where’d that $100-mill go? - 02/11/2009
  MONTREAL -- One hundred and forty-four point one million loonies. That's how much third-quarter revenues were off for Canada's biggest trucking company.

Truck tech, fuel efficiency top industry's future: Study - 02/11/2009
  ATLANTA, Ga. -- Equipment brand loyalty is becoming less important for truck buyers while fuel efficient, green vehicles with loads of new technologies are topping their wish lists.

Freight hopes grow for transporters; rail most optimistic - 30/10/2009
  TORONTO -- Shippers are more confident than they've been in a long time that freight volumes will recover in 2010, according to a new national survey by National Bank Financial (NBF) and the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT).

More truckers thinking the worst is over - 29/10/2009
  TORONTO -- As the fourth quarter opened in Canada nearly 20 percent more of Ontario’s trucking population figured the economy had hit rock bottom.

ATA truck tonnage recedes in Sept. - 26/10/2009
  ARLINGTON, Va. -- It's two steps forward and one step back for the latest American truck tonnage rates in September.

New group aims to reduce backhaul pain - 26/10/2009
  LAWRENCEVILLE, N. J. -- Here’s a club you’ll want to join, it’s called Empty Miles.

FAST lanes aren't fast enough, trucker tells Congress - 23/10/2009
  WASHINGTON -- There needs to be an improvement to border infrastructure and procedures to boost security and freight transportation efficiency across borders, one of America's most prominent crosss-border truckers told Congress.

Bradley urges better pre-recovery efficiencies - 23/10/2009
  MONTREAL -- "Modest yet meaningful measures" need to be undertaken in order to take full advantage of economic recovery when it happens, the country's top trucking spokesman told a group of Canadian and US business and government officials.

Canadian trucking rates bottoming out - 20/10/2009
  TORONTO -- Freight rates in Canada shouldn't fall any further this year as the economy slowly works itself out of recession, according to the latest stats from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

NY becoming worst state for truckers to haul in: OOIDA - 19/10/2009
  ALBANY, N.Y. -- America's largest owner-op group says there's something rotten about the Big Apple's governor proposing to crack down on commercial trucks using secondary state roads.

Slow 'n steady for Canadian manufacturing sales - 16/10/2009
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales declined slightly in August, by 2.1 to $40.9 billion, following a 5.2 percent gain in July.

YRC wins credit extension - 14/10/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- YRC Worldwide, one of the world's largest LTL carriers, has been given yet another lifeline by lenders.

BCTA lobbies for industry friendly tax measures - 14/10/2009
  VICTORIA -- As the B.C. government makes plans for next year’s budget the B.C. Trucking Association made sure the trucking industry’s concerns will be considered.

Canada exports, imports slip - 13/10/2009
  OTTAWA -- After summer gains, Canada's merchandise exports and imports both fell in August.

Other People's Rigs: Value in used trucks if you can afford it - 12/10/2009
  TORONTO -- It may feel good to know you will be running the cleanest-burning engines in history, but now is hardly the time to swallow a big increase in costs.

Bruce R. Smith under creditor protection - 09/10/2009
  SIMCOE, Ont. -- The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued family carrier Bruce R. Smith protection from its creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA").

Carbon trading gets international attention - 08/10/2009
  HONG KONG -- As world leaders continue to debate the best way to deal with industrial carbon emissions, financial firms in Ireland and China have teamed up to offer a voluntary trading platform.

SPECIAL REPORT: Freight recovery slow and not-so-steady - 07/10/2009
  LAS VEGAS -- Walk through the airport here or on any casino floor and you're likely to hear the catch phrase "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" approximately every 33 seconds (estimated guess based on how many times this writer rolls his eyes in a five-minute span),

Greening Green: Fleets talk profitable 'sustainability' - 07/10/2009
  LAS VEGAS -- There are few truckers that don't want to be greener. The problem, made clear by many carriers at the American Trucking Associations' conference in Las Vegas yesterday, is balancing environmental responsibility with the price tag.

Global markets and pricing affecting domestic supply chains - 07/10/2009
  CHICAGO -- A survey of logistics executives revealed that continued pricing compression, reverse globalization and a commitment to green initiatives are key trends affecting global supply chains.

Economy tops list of truckers' concerns - 06/10/2009
  LAS VEGAS -- The state of the U.S. economy is still top of mind for many North American fleet owners.

Truck makers continue to build order numbers - 06/10/2009
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Class 8 truck orders were on the rise in North America for the fourth consecutive month, with net orders for all major OEMs totaling 10,817 units in September.

Une nouvelle acquisition pour Challenger - 06/10/2009
  Challenger fait l’acquisition de certains actifs de Sandrock Specialized Carriers, un transporteur basé en Ontario qui se spécialise en transport de charges surdimensionnées.

New Daimler trucks boss ready to tackle NA market challenges - 06/10/2009
  LAS VEGAS -- The American trucking industry is still scraping along the bottom, but the new president of Daimler Trucks' operations on this side of the pond doesn't consider his new job "unenviable" at all.

Truckers have to 'lead with their chin' going forward: ATA boss - 06/10/2009
  LAS VEGAS -- "A trucker has to be an optimist or else he wouldn't be trucking."

Challenger makes specialized acquisition - 06/10/2009
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Almost a year after expanding its special commodities division, Challenger Motor Freight is at it again.

Atlantic truckers appoint new helmsman - 05/10/2009
  MONTAGUE, P.E.I -- Shane Esson, the general manager of Moncton-based Keltic Transport, is the new chair of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association.

Load Surfer smoothes freight broker waters - 05/10/2009
  MILTON, Ont. -- Load Surfer has partnered with factoring firm JD Factors to provide a unique guarantee on certain loads posted in the Load Surfer system.

Zeppelin ready to rock Calgary - 05/10/2009
  CALGARY - - Think some of your competitors are full of hot air? Just wait until the people from SkyHook get into the freight-hauling game.

Teamsters look north to expand FedEx union drive - 01/10/2009
  TORONTO -- FedEx, already battling large-scale unionization efforts stateside, will have to deal with a national organization campaign by the Teamsters in Canada as well.

Trailer sector rebounding faster than trucks - 29/09/2009
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial trailer segment saw a boost in net orders in August, up 14 percent from July and 69 percent from the same period last year -- a bigger gain than heavy-duty trucks, which are improving, but still way down from any relative month in 2008.

ATA freight index shows lowest y-y drop of '09 - 28/09/2009
  WASHINGTON -- It looks as if the U.S. freight market is going to close the year more or less as it began.

OTA boss spreads the word on rates, freight outlook - 24/09/2009
  PICKERING, Ont. -- The president of Ontario's largest trucking group told a group of shippers and retailers that the cheap rates they've come to expect in this softened freight market are not sustainable.

Ontario truckers join pro-tax harmonization lobby coalition - 23/09/2009
  TORONTO -- A coalition of business and industry groups has formed to demonstrate the broad-based support for sales tax reform in Ontario.

August truck orders show biggest improvement of the year - 23/09/2009
  COLUMBUS, Ind. -- August commercial vehicle orders of Class 8 models shot up to their highest level since November of 2008, but were still down 30 percent year over year, according to the recently released State of the Industry report by ACT Research.

Coming soon to a fleet theater near you: Deals on wheels - 21/09/2009
  TORONTO - - The experts have been saying it all along: If you survive this recession, you will emerge stronger and ready to roll. On the other hand ...

Manufacturing continues modest upward trend - 17/09/2009
  OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales in Canada increased 5.5 percent to $41.4 billion in July, building on the small 2.2 percent increase in June.

Western provinces make a pact - 16/09/2009
  REGINA -- After taking the summer to let the idea simmer, Canada’s three westernmost provinces agreed to move forward on a plan to collaborate on environmental and pension issues.

CTA wants truck-minded budget; Urges option to diesel excise cut - 16/09/2009
  OTTAWA – The Canadian trucking industry is pretty self-efficient, but the nation's largest lobby group wants to make sure Ottawa considers truckers when it drafts its economic recovery-minded 2010 budget.

Industry capacity utilization falls in 2Q - 14/09/2009
  OTTAWA -- All sectors except food manufacturing saw their capacity use fall, albeit at a slower pace compared with the first quarter, reports Stats Canada.

Truck analysts say climb back from recession will be slow - 11/09/2009
  NASHVILLE, Ind. -- While the general consensus among Bay and Wall Street types is that the general freight recession is over, recovery won't be easy or smooth.

Online tool gives a peek at freight pricing trends - 10/09/2009
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- There’s no question: It pays to keep tabs on your competition.

Back-to-back hikes in Canadian exports reported - 10/09/2009
  OTTAWA -- For the first time this year, export volumes made consecutive monthly advances, Stats Canada reports.

TransForce in buying mood again; takes over ATS retail biz - 10/09/2009
  MONTREAL -- At least one major trucking company is betting that the recession's end is near and people will begin spending money on household goods again.

Quebec carrier swallows competition - 09/09/2009
  LAURIER STATION, Que. -- One of Quebec’s largest for-hire carriers, the furniture experts V.A. Inc., has just acquired two of its major competitors, Nesel Fast Freight, of Brampton, Ont., and Transport Gingras, based in Flavier Station on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River.

Taking the you out of U-Haul - 09/09/2009
  VANCOUVER -- U-Haul is getting into the for-hire-carrier business --ish.

Interline LTL venture gets thumbs up from Justice - 09/09/2009
  WASHINGTON -- A joint venture between seven regional LTL carriers, including Alberta's Canadian Freightways, will be allowed to proceed, the U.S. Dept. of Justice ruled this week.

B.C. truckers high-five new tax - 09/09/2009
  VICTORIA -- Canada’s westernmost province is planning to harmonize its provincial sales tax with the federal GST next July and the trucking industry here stands to benefit from the idea.

Class 8 sales rebound forecast tepid - 03/09/2009
  NEW YORK -- Class 8 retail sales for the balance of 2009 and 2010 are expected to be worse than previously forecast, according to Merrill Lynch Machinery Research.

CPx sale keeps company in familiar hands - 02/09/2009
  SURREY, B.C. -- The co-owner of long-haul trucking firm Coastal Pacific Xpress has sold his stake in the company, but the in-house sale is expected to keep the carrier running with business as usual.

Yellow submarine stays afloat with credit deal - 01/09/2009
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Yellow-Roadway Corp. says it has amended a $950 million credit agreement with lenders.

Joan Wilson to manage truck shows - 31/08/2009