Groupe Morneau expands into Newfoundland February 25, 2015 QUEBEC CITY- Groupe Morneau is building a new terminal for its Morneau Sego division in Wabush, Newfoundland. The expansion will allow Morneau Sego to offer…
Speak up, drivers! How do shippers treat you? February 25, 2015 TORONTO- How do shippers and consignees routinely treat truck drivers on pickups and deliveries? The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to hear from you on the…
Chris Hammond Moves Up Great Dane Ladder February 25, 2015 SAVANNAH, GA- Trailer manufacturer Great Dane has promoted Chris Hammond to the position of executive vice president of sales. In his new role, Hammond will be…
Don’t cross Halifax’s Macdonald bridge at night February 25, 2015 HALIFAX, NS- The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax will be closed for repairs during the night from March 1, 2015 to June 26, 2015. The…
Canuck auctioneers sell record number of trucks worldwide February 24, 2015 ORLANDO, FL- Truck and equipment auctioneers Ritchie Bros. sold a record-breaking 10,500 equipment items and trucks at their premier global auction last week in Orlando, Florida. The five-day unreserved public…
Trailer orders slow down, but still healthy February 24, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, IN - January trailer orders hit 27,300 units, returning to last January's volumes, according to industry analysts FTR Associates.
Harper cuts tax for LNG projects February 24, 2015 OTTAWA, ON- Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced last week that he's cutting taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in an effort to kick-start investment to the industry.
Industry rallies in support of women truckers February 24, 2015 OTTAWA, ON- Industry leaders are backing Trucking HR Canada's inaugural Women with Drive Leadership Summit, which is aimed at trucking professionals involved in recruiting, retaining or mentoring women in trucking.
10 things to know about California port standoff February 23, 2015 LOS ANGELES- All U.S. West Coast ports spare Oakland have resumed full operations after a tentative labor deal was reached over the weekend, easing months of disruption to port trade. The…
Goodyear Q4 profit skyrockets to over $2-billion February 20, 2015 GREENSBORO, NC – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. posted a net income of $2.13 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, up from $228 billion the…
What is PC-11? Shell website explains new oil category February 20, 2015 GREENSBORO, NC- Shell Rotella has launched WhatisPC11.com, a website that educates folks about the next generation of diesel engine oils known as API Proposed Category 11…
U.S. December trucking conditions best seen all year: FTR February 19, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, IN -U.S. truck freight improved dramatically in December 2014 due to strong freight and high contract rates, according to freight transportation forecasting firm FTR. FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for…
Mid-Ontario Mack facility best in Canada February 19, 2015 GREENSBORO, NC- Mid-Ontario Mack of Barrie, ON, was the best Mack dealership in Canada, according to Mack Trucks North America.
Fleets missing out on fuel savings: report February 19, 2015 NASHVILLE, TN- Fleets that optimize their electronic engine parameters for fuel economy can expect to see about a 0.5-mpg improvement in fuel economy, according to a…
Nine-truck U.S. fleet banned from roads February 19, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has shut down a nine-truck, Aurora, Colorado-based trucking company due to multiple safety…
