Truck Tonnage Unchanged in December, Up 3.5% in 2014
A new report shows the amount of freight moved in the final month of last year was unchanged from the month before but posted a healthy gain for all of last year. The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage I…
US truck tonnage remained at record high through December
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage was flat in December, but up 5.2% compared to December 2013, marking the largest year-over-year gain of the year. The American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index in December equaled November’s all-time high.…
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Wheels Group sold to Radiant Logistics
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Wheels Group has been acquired by Radiant Logistics. The deal was announced this morning. Wheels Group is one of the largest non-asset based third-party logistics providers in Canada. Radiant, out of Bellevue, Wash., has established a new…
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DTRA sets date for first annual poker night
WHITBY, Ont. – The Durham Region Transportation Association is holding its first ever annual poker night on Wednesday February 11 at 7 p.m. Registration begins that night at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at The Brooklin Pub (15…
Polaris announces new v.p of finance
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group has named Jon Saunders its new vice-president finance for Canadian and US operations. In his new role, beginning on January 26, Saunders will be the head of the firm’s acquisition and strategic initiatives. He…
Talented Mansfield teen gets behind the wheel of an HGV truck
Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. A Mansfield teenager has taken to the wheel of a huge HGV as one of the youngest truckers in the country.
Charleville firies honoured for bravery after truck explosion
Four firefighters confronted by a catastrophic truck crash and explosion south of Charleville have been honoured for their exceptional bravery. The men were among the eight injured when a truck carrying ammonium nitrate rolled and exploded, blowing a f…
Virginia doctor tries truck-stop medicine to keep family practice alive
Rob Marsh administers care from a clinic at a truck stop in Raphine. Truckers passing through as well as locals are his patient base.