August 1, 2014 Except for continuing the Canadian tradition of breaking election promises, it seems that after half a year in power the Ontario Liberal government is still struggling to find an i
Ontario may appeal court ruling in favour of ETR – again August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Predictably, the Ontario government looks like it will challenge yet another court decision siding with the owners of the private 407 highway.
Peace Bridge border improvements done August 1, 2014 FORT ERIE -- The $4.3 million border enhancement project at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont. and Buffalo, N.Y. is finally complete.
1-800 How’s My Writing? August 1, 2014 The tractor-trailer is southbound on a Georgia Interstate. The driver takes a call from his boss, back in Nanaimo. "You behind a blue Chevy sedan?" the boss asks. The driver
ATA wants states to step-up seatbelt laws August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The head of the largest trucking group in the U.S. has asked the governors of 25 states to push for adoption of primary safety belt laws.
A Slice of American Pie August 1, 2014 Are you acquiring new routes to the U.S.? As a Canadian carrier, you can expect an increasing number of U.S. shippers to ask you about your fleet safety profile.
Search for Goodyear Highway Hero coming to a close August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is ending its search Nov. 30 for unsung heroes of the highway.
New N.B.-Corner Brook cargo ferry plan not sunk yet August 1, 2014 CORNER BROOK, Nfld. -- Transport Canada's surprise decision to keep Marine Atlantic's drop trailer service may throw off track plans to establish a new cargo ferry link between Corner Brook and Belledune.
Sask announces cash for new northern road system August 1, 2014 REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert has announced a $65.5-million investment in the province's northern roads system over five years.
A Healthy Rx for Tax Time August 1, 2014 It's crunch time now, and everyone wants a dose of tax relief. If you're an owner-operator prepared to do a little homework, a Private Health Service Plan (PHSP) may be just the pr
Feds award CTHRC close to $2 million August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council is getting an influx of cash from the federal government.
Raydan exec named to CTEA August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Raydan Manufacturing has announced the appointment of the company's sales & marketing representative, Rita Stegerman, to the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association Board of Directors (CTEA).
Stop Spinning Records August 1, 2014 Some customers make your job simple. They're organized. Their paperwork is complete. Their freight is ready to go on time, every time. You don't have to ask any questions beyond th
Totalline opens Western facility August 1, 2014 VAUGHAN, Ont. -- Totalline Transport, one of Canada's largest for-hire carriers based in Vaughan, Ont., has opened their latest terminal in Edmonton, Alta.
Ground breaks on $22 million ITS project on Quebec’s Hwy. 15 August 1, 2014 CHÂTEAUGUAY, Que. -- Construction has commenced on a new state-of-the-art inspection station on Hwy. 15 between Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle and Montreal just north of the U.S. border.
