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Transportation
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Intermodal containers removed from US tariff list
Arlington, VA — The trucking industry is relieved that tariffs on Chinese-made, 53-foot domestic intermodal containers would not go into effect as previously announced. “Trucking and trade are synonymous and we are happy with this most recent announcement by the…
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Canada’s GDP grows 0.2 per cent in May as transportation sees increase
Ottawa, ON — The Canadian economy grew for a third consecutive month in May, rising 0.2 per cent overall as 13 of 20 sectors advanced, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The growth in gross domestic product was above analyst estimates of…
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CTA unveils infrastructure wish list
Ottawa, ON — Every year the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), in concert with Provincial Trucking Association partners, issues its list of major infrastructure priorities. The focus of the list is aimed at projects which will improve Canada’s internal and international road-based…
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Andy Transport exec selected as finalist for entrepreneur award
Montreal, QC — Andy Transport announced that Andreea Crisan, COO and executive VP, has been selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Québec program, in the Service category. Each year, EY recognizes unstoppable entrepreneurs who…
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Rules that control drive time for US truckers set to be relaxed
Opal, VA — Truck driver Lucson Francois was forced to hit the brakes just five minutes from his home in Pennsylvania. He’d reached the maximum number of hours in a day he’s allowed to be on duty. Francois couldn’t leave…
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Schneider launches intermodal service in US Midwest
Green Bay, WI — Schneider began offering intermodal services at the CSX Indianapolis ramp. This new intermodal ramp service provides shippers in the central/southern Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati markets with a more cost-competitive transportation option to eastern markets. Eastbound…
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Volvo Trucks explores trucking with AI
Greensboro, NC – Recently Volvo Trucks North America, along with automated vehicle software provider Perceptive Automata and customer Dependable Highway Express (DHE), showcased a collaborative innovation project designed to strengthen safety capabilities for the trucking industry through automation. This project…
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Garneau: Canada to require ELDs in 2021
Toronto, ON — Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule has been published, which the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says will catapult Canada ahead of the U.S. in terms of safety and compliance. The made-in-Canada regulation requires third-party device certification,…
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Canada and Manitoba announce incentives for freight industry
Winnipeg, MB — The federal government and the province of Manitoba announced funding to improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles. This funding will provide truck drivers or trucking companies with incentives for fuel‑saving devices and retrofitting on heavy-duty freight…
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Highlight Motor Group opens third U.S. facility
Concord, ON – Highlight Motor Group officially opened the doors to its fourth facility and now the third in the U.S. on May 28th. It is situated in Chicago (Aurora), Illinois, which is the transportation and communication hub of the…
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FBI Group acquires Lucas Freight Management
Vauhgan, ON — The FBI Group has acquired Lucas Freight Management, a non-asset-based provider of cross-border transportation management services, the company announced Tuesday. “This agreement strengthens FBI’s ability to provide customers with the experience, creativity, and personal approach they expect…
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Jardine Transport Group acquires Gil Trucking
Dartmouth, NS — Jardine Transport Group announced that it has acquired Gil Trucking, an open-deck, long-haul trucking company based in Saint Jacques, New Brunswick. Gil Trucking was established in 1987 and currently operates a fleet of more than forty power…