Westport Signs Agreement with GM to Research Natural Gas Engine Tech for Light-Duty Vehicles
Westport Innovations has entered into an agreement with General Motors to help develop advanced natural gas engine technology.
Freight rates rise in April
TORONTO, Ont. — Base rates and fuel surcharges both increased in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index published by Nulogx. [Full Story]
Durham Truck and Equipment donates tournament proceeds to OTA foundation
MARKHAM, Ont. — Durham Truck and Equipment held its second annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament in support of the OTA Education Foundation last week. [Full Story]
CITT announces 2011 academic award winners
TORONTO, Ont. — CITT has announced its 2011 Academic Award winners. [Full Story]
Truck Tonnage Index Falls 2.3% in May
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 2.3% in May after decreasing a revised 0.6% in April.
Navistar exec returns to marketing role
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced that Al Saltiel has returned from his role as president of NC2 Global to serve as chief marketing officer for Navistar. [Full Story]
Used truck sales volumes decrease in US as supply tightens
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Used truck sales in the US have slowed, according the latest data from ACT Research, but it’s more to do with a lack of supply than demand. [Full Story]
US program awards free down payments to get dirty trucks off the road
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Declaring “We no longer want our ports to be the place where old trucks go to die,” a consortium of organizations in four Mid-Atlantic States are offering $15,000 down payments towards the purchase of new trucks to help… [Full St…
DOT Sending Emergency Highway Funds to North Dakota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced he is making $5 million in quick release emergency funds available to the North Dakota Department of Transportation to immediately begin restoring federal-aid highways damaged by flooding.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Acquires Capital Transportation Solutions
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation acquired Capital Transportation Solutions, a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider specializing in less than truckload transportation management.