LTL giant raises rates

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Freight joined most of its closest LTL rivals by announcing a rate hike on its non-contract truck lanes in both Canada and the U.S.

Govt's help older workers find jobs in trucking

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. -- Unemployed older workers in small communities in Nova Scotia –- namely those in trucking -- will benefit from two projects

US Gov invests in Goodyear self-inflating tire

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear Tire says it's busy working on a self-inflating tire with the help of the U.S. government.

“What do fleets do with the drunken driver?”

VANCOUVER -- Here’s a question you’ve never had to answer before: Say one of your drivers gets busted for DUI in his own car and must install a breath-testing device. Who pays?

Survey Says: Truckers in the dark about CSA

ARLINGTON, Va. – Almost a year into CSA, truckers are still confused about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new safety monitoring program.

US freight shipments show strong monthly rebound

WASHINGTON – After back-to-back declines, the amount of freight carried by the for-hire carriers rose 2.6 percent in June from the month before,

US trade dips; imports from other countries hit record high

OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports fell 1.7 percent in June while imports decreased ever-so-slightly by 0.2 percent.

Fuel Efficiency Fallout: Owner-ops don't like regs, Canada on track

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – While most large carriers, truck manufactures and suppliers publicly applauded President Obama's stated fuel efficiency regulations for trucks, a group of owner-operators remains unconvinced.