Independents fighting for standing in EOBR fight

GRAIN VALLEY, MO -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is fighting for standing to challenge the upcoming U.S. regulation concerning electronic onboard recorders in trucks.

Spot market loads and trucks rebound to pre-Christmas level

HARRISBURG, Pa – Transcore says spot market load posting activity during the week of January 9-15 increased by 31% over the previous week and truck capacity rose by 26%

St. Lawrence Seaway sees 15% bump in cargo volumes

CORNWALL, Ont. – The St. Lawrence Seaway experienced a rebound in activity over the course of the 2010 navigation season, with a 15% increase in cargo volume yielding an estimated total of 35.5 million tonnes.

Accuride announces management appointments

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Accuride Corporation has announced the promotion of John Younger to the position of vice president of aftermarket sales.

ALK and SMC3 forge new business alliance

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Freight transportation software developer SMC3 and routing, mileage and mapping software developer ALK Technologies have announced the creation of a seamless interface between their products.

Purolator orders 600 hybrid trucks from Azure Dynamics

OAK PARK, Mich. – Purolator has ordered 600 hybrid trucks from Azure Dynamics Corporation – the single largest order of hybrid electric technology for the high-tech company.

HD truck demand in gear for takeoff

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Heavy-duty commercial vehicle demand is signalling the start of an upcycle for the market, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).