Swift Gives Money Incentive to Drivers

PHEONIX, AZ – Swift Transportation announced a new program called Quarterly Performance Pay, which rewards Swift truck drivers with a bonus of up to 6 cents per mile based on the driver’s rank.

ATA to Host First National Trucking Natural Gas Summit

ARLINGTON, VA — “The first-ever” national summit on the growing use of natural gas in trucking will be held on November 28-30, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

Canadian Freight Index Drops in April, Fuel Charges Climbing

MISSISSAUGA, ON — Cost of ground transportation dropped in April, but average fuel surcharges are still on the rise.

Survey says Carriers Risk Dying by a Thousand Cuts

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Carriers are still hesitant to add capacity for a litany of reasons, says TCP.

YRC Freight Hike Rates By 6.9 Percent

OVERLAND PARK, KS — Effective July 9, YRC Freight rates will increase by 6.9 percent in North America.

Shaw Commercial Promotes Trucking Careers

MISSISSAUGA, ON — Shaw releases the second of two commercials designed to promote the trucking industry.

Ontario Harmonizes Wheelbase Rules with Rest of Canada

TORONTO — Ontario will allow longer wheelbase tractors for single, tandem and tridem semi-trailer configurations.