Truckers Help With Life-Saving Tips & Fuel Saving Tips To Motorists During July 4th Holiday Travel
AAA estimates that over 39 million Americans will drive over 50 miles or more this coming weekend.
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.