Walmart pilots Supercube trailer
Mississauga, ON–Walmart Canada unveiled its new pilot “supercube trailer” at the company’s Mississauga, Ontario home office today.
Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer.
OTA launches campaign to put brakes on vehicle plate fee increase
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has spearheaded a campaign to put a stop to the provincial government’s proposed 70% increase of heavy commercial vehicle validation fees. In March, the Ontario government announced that…
FMCSA to Lead Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to Speed Hurricane Response
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Monday that it is leading an Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to ensure the fastest and most efficient movement of fuel to the region devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
Maverick Transportation Launches Video Production Department
Maverick Transportation has launched an in-house video production department as a part of its growing public relations and marketing efforts.
Fleet Survey Indicates Increase in Planned Order Activity
Fleets surveyed by CK Commercial Vehicle Research were increasing their planned order activity for power units in the coming three months, while planned trailer orders slowed. Freight demand, while slipping somewhat, is still solid at most fleets, a…
Walmart Canada to introduce more capacity with new truck and trailer offering
Walmart Canada announced it will introduce added capacity to the market with a new truck that can carry 44 % more freight.
ATA Releases Driver Shortage Analysis Paper
American Trucking Associations released an analysis of the shortage of truck drivers, concluding that the current shortage is acute and limited primarily to the truckload sector of the industry; but that long-term trends could cause the shortage to …