Weaker loonie hurts more than helps: Fraser Institute analysis

VANCOUVER, B.C.–The negative impact of a weaker loonie will likely outweigh any benefits, says Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, in an analysis published…

Obama details Phase II plans on fuel efficiency standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following-up his State of the Union address in January, US President Barack Obama has detailed the changes he expects the trucking industry to adopt.

TTS, LLC and LemcoStar, LLC launch proprietary liquid transportation system aiming to increase shipping options

DALLAS/HOUSTON, TX– TTS, LLC and LemcoStar, LLC are launching a new bulk liquid transportation system to provide a “highly efficient and significantly less expensive method of transporting…

Ryder System offering Canadian customers extended warranty on used vehicles

MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System is now offering extended warranty plans in Canada for its Ryder Road Ready pre-owned vehicles. The extended warranty programs provide immediate, comprehensive power train and emissions…

Fednav welcomes first in series of 14 new ships

MONTREAL, Que. — Fednav Limited has welcomed the latest ship in its fleet, the Federal Sable, at a naming ceremony at Ouhua shipyard, in Zhoushan, China. The ship was named…

Fednav brings first of three green ships to Great Lakes

HAMILTON, Ont. — Fednav Group has invested in three new state-of-the-art vessels to trade on the Great Lakes-Seaway System. The first of these ships, the MV Federal Yukina, arrived at…

Vedder Transport places order for 50 LNG-powered Petes

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Vedder Transport is the latest to get on the natural gas bandwagon, placing an order for 50 Peterbilt trucks powered by Westport’s liquefied natural…

UPS becomes first in industry to purchase hydraulic hybrid vehicles

ATLANTA, Ga. — UPS has announced its first purchases of a little-known technology the hydraulic hybrid vehicle which is designed to product both dramatic fuel savings and environmental benefits. The…

Penske Truck Leasing to open new Cambridge location

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Penske Truck Leasing will be celebrating the opening of its newest facility in Cambridge, Ontario this Tuesday, April 24 National Hockey League Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler…

Feds says NO to Ontario trucker demands to use off-road diesel

TORONTO, Ont — At a press conference in Victoria this afternoon following a meeting of the countrys energy ministers, the federal minister of Natural Resources Canada, Gary Lunn, said his…