Transportation costs up, trucking lagging other modes, report finds

LOMBARD, Ill. -- U.S. transportation costs in 2010 were up 10.3 percent over 2009 levels, according to the 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report.

Fleets increasing their spend on truck technology

Despite tough times for trucking, fleets are increasing their spend on transportation- and communication-related technology.

Trucks stalled as Grand Manan ferry stays AWOL

GRAND MANAN, N.B. -- Commercial trucks will be lining up for the Grand Manan ferry awhile yet.

MTO targets shade-tree trailer boys

TORONTO - - There are going to be a lot fewer jerry-rigged trailers and vocational trucks running around Canada’s highways, thanks to a change in the way the Ontario MTO runs their safety inspections.

Whistle-blower headed for hall of fame

BURLINGTON, ONT. - - Ron Foxcroft is being inducted into this southern Ontario city’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame this week and it’s no fluke. But his company sure is.

Industry veteran brings extensive media and trucking experience to Daimler

PORTLAND, Ore. – Dave Giroux has been appointed director of public relations and corporate communications for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

No proof of fuel savings with biodiesel: experts report

OTTAWA – A recent fuel-cost analysis suggests there would be no savings for diesel fuel consumers if the government goes ahead with a proposed biodiesel mandate commencing July 1.