Trucker News

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

John Palazzolo has dreamed for years of moving to Florida and working as an over-the-road truck driver. Palazzolo, an OOIDA member from Huntington Station, NY, has worked as a Long Island school bus driver for nearly seven years. Since last fall, Palazzolo has posted his resume on several job websites hoping to land a job

Check windshield washer fluid before setting out to be sure that the reservoir is filled. Do not fill the reservoir with water, as it will freeze. If you already have water in the reservoir, add at least 50% windshield washer fluid. Also, make sure that there is enough antifreeze in the vehicle’s cooling system. Inspect

Truck drivers are responsible for delivering a wide range of goods throughout the country. All drivers who operate vehicles that carry over 26,000 pounds or transport hazardous or over-sized loads must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the state in which they live. Licensed truck drivers have a variety of job options available to

If you have a motorcycle for recreational purposes in addition to your car or truck, you will probably be looking at ways to transport this secondary vehicle when not in use. Motorcycle trailers can come in the form of platforms to be loaded onto a truck bed or hitched trailers that can be towed behind