The U.S. Government Accountability Office again has recommended the Federal Highway Administration restructure federal surface transportation programs and address risks posed by partnerships with state transportation offices. The independent agency, often called the watchdog for Congress, released the report May 29 in response to language in a long-term transportation funding bill approved by the Senate […]

WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Contrans has announced it has acquired bulk trucking firm Peter Hodge Transport. The deal is expected to generate annual revenues of about $20 million. Peter Hodge runs 92 highway tractors and 140 trailers and provides bulk hauling using open-top dump trailers and liquid tankers. “The managers, staff and drivers at Peter Hodge

The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 1.7% in March when compared with February results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results mark the first decrease the index has seen since February 2011, however, costs are still up 8.1% year-over-year. The Base Rate Index, which excludes

Trucking companies that made it through the last recession are well-positioned to make money, analysts with Avondale Partners said in a recent state-of-the-industry report. Research analysts for Avondale said fewer trucking companies failed in the first quarter of 2012 than at other times in recent years. They also say that driver retention and compensation will

OTTAWA, Ont. — The feds have announced the continuation of a program that will assess the performance of clean vehicle technologies on light- and heavy-duty vehicles. The next phase of ecoTechnology was announced today by federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel. “Our government is pleased to launch the next phase of the ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program,”

TORONTO, Ont. — TruckNews.com’s weekly WebTV show Transportation Matters (TMTV) has garnered more than 200,000 views on its YouTube channel. The award-winning show is North America’s premiere online WebTV show with a focus on the trucking industry. The weekly show combines humour, information and insightfulness to provide a thought-provoking and entertaining addition to our print

OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance has raised concerns over the US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to forge ahead with a requirement for mandatory reporting of residue in tanker trailers entering the US. Earlier last week, CBP said that soft enforcement will begin on Sept. 29 followed by full enforcement on Dec.

MIAMI, Fla. – Telematics will continue to evolve until no truck is ever offline, according to Ron Huibers, president of North American sales and marketing for Volvo Trucks. And judging by what Volvo launches this Monday, the future may well be here. Volvo Trucks, during a special media conference held in Miami in conjunction with