FROM THE NEWS DESK...

The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped 1.7 percent in March from February, according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI), but that doesn't mean costs have dropped.

But speaking of costs, Daimler Trucks North America wants to lower your fuel bill. Yesterday, the company unveiled their 2014 Cascadia Evolution, a new design that sees a number of changes to the aerodynamics as well as a re-thought Detroit DD15 engine. Daimler is claiming some impressive fuel economy numbers (think double-digits), and expects the payback on the new Cascadia to be a short one.

That and lots more at Today's Trucking.

Canadian Freight Index Sees Rate Drop, First Time Since 2011

TORONTO — While March marked first drop in over a year, costs are still up.

Daimler Launches 2014 Cascadia, Pushes Fuel Ecomony Limits

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Daimler announces 2014 Cascadia Evolution

You Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up!

New Brunswick Truckers Snub Ferry Company Rule

GRAND MANAN, NB — New rule by Coastal Transport has truckers shaking their heads.

Sleep Apnea Pilot Project Looking for Canadian Carriers

OTTAWA — From screening to equipping those in need, CTA and OSA Canada say program will take less than 72 hours.

Teamsters Ask Windsor Dump Truck Drivers to Join

WINDSOR — Teamsters' ask dump truck drivers to join, truckers say "nah."

Canadian Spot Market Index Dips, Transcore Reports

TORONTO — Transcore's spot market Canadian Freight Index dropped three percentage points in April.

Ontario Truckers Positive, But Pessimism Growing: Part 2

TORONTO — Capacity still tight, rates a concern, fuel prices hurting, driver retention good.

Rail Strike No Goldmine For Truckers: Yako

VANCOUVER — Has the CP Rail strike delivered extra business to trucks? Not yet, and not likely, says Yako.

Ontario Truckers Positive, But Pessimism Growing: Part 1

TORONTO — The Ontario Trucking Association's 2Q12 survey shows new pessimism sprouting in an otherwise optimistic environment.