Diesel Up 8 Cents from Last Week, Oil Drops on Euro Debt Concerns
The average price for diesel fuel at pumps across the country leapt 8 cents this week, putting the brakes on a five-week slide. Meanwhile, fears of a slowdown in the global economy and renewed uncertainty over European debt drove oil prices 42 cents …
Pete Selleck Takes the Helm of Michelin North America
Pete Selleck, a 29-year Michelin veteran, has assumed the positions of chairman and president of Michelin North America. Selleck succeeds Richard "Dick" Wilkerson, who is retiring to become chairman emeritus.
Cavalier Transportation Group announces new VP business development
BOLTON, Ont. — Cavalier Transportation Group has appointed Rick Brooks to vice-president of business development. Operating out of Buffalo, N.Y., officials said Brooks will be working closely with the company’s US marketing partners, managing… [Full…
Truckers targeted in Operation Safe Driver
Law enforcement officials throughout the North America are stepping up patrols and cracking down on large trucks as part of Operation Safe Driver, which began Sunday and will continue through Oct.
Volvo Honors Roehl, Stagecoach for Safety Focus
Safety-centric company cultures and outstanding performance records earned Roehl Transport and Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award.
National Truck League to open new Mississauga office
LONDON, Ont. — National Truck League will be hosting the grand opening of its new Mississauga office this Saturday. Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is scheduled to officially open the facility, located at 2980 Drew Road, at 10 a.m., with… [Full St…
ATA’s Graves: Inviting Road Ahead, but Industry Support Needed for Advocacy Efforts
While the road for trucking ahead is “long and inviting,” the American Trucking Associations needs more buy-in from the trucking industry to help it improve its chances of winning the legislative and regulatory battles it’s fighting, ATA President Bi…
ATA’s Graves: Inviting Road Ahead, but Industry Support Needed for Advocacy Efforts
While the road for trucking ahead is “long and inviting,” the American Trucking Associations needs more buy-in from the trucking industry to help it improve its chances of winning the legislative and regulatory battles it’s fighting, ATA President Bi…
Michelin North America appoints new president, chairman
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America has a new chairman and president in the form of 29-year Michelin veteran Pete Selleck. He succeeds Richard “Dick” Wilkerson, who is retiring to become chairman emeritus. [Full Story]
Spot Market Volumes, Rates Increase in September
TransCore’s September North American Freight Index rose 3.2% compared to August and 45% compared to September 2010. September marked the highest same-month spot-market freight availability since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.