Spot Market Freight Volume Up, Rates Nearly Unchanged from Last Week
Spot market freight activity continued to build during the week ending April 28 as the number of loads on the DAT network of load boards increased but a hike in truck capacity helped keep a lid on rates.
Trucking falling short of GHG targets
OTTAWA, Ont. – Evolving trucks are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but the Conference Board of Canada believes the industry will still fall short of a 2030 target to reduce emissions 30% below 2005 levels. The findings were included a new reportR…
Alliance calls for ELD education period
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is proposing a timeline of “graduated education” to help carriers and drivers prepare for mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs). While the timeline for a mandate has yet been set, since federal r…
Two I-29 rest areas in South Dakota closed for reconstruction
The Wilmot rest area, at exit 213 off of I-29, is expected to reopen by February 2019, while the Vermillion rest area, at exit 26 off of I-29, is expected to reopen by April 2019.
POLL: Do you use a weigh-station bypassing system?
Are weigh-station bypassing systems worth the expense? This new poll probes the extent of bypass use among owner-operators.
The taxman cometh
Smaller carriers could be impacted most from Manitoba’s carbon tax plan
Carrier Transicold Enhances Solara Trailer Heating Unit
Carrier Transicold has upgraded the control system for its Solara trailer heating unit, which the company says is capable of generating 50,000 BTUs per hour of heating at 0 degrees ambient temperatures to protect freeze-sensitive cargo.
Dedicated EMT finds, reunites driver and his dog
Separated during accident
National Carriers names March driver of the month
Retired Merchant Marine captain
Always in style
B.C. Vintage Truck Museum adds to province’s heritage and industry allure