Transportation Sea of Change in Maritimes August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- The coastal shipping lanes of the Atlantic aren't the first thing that comes to mind when you think about trucking, but that might be changing soon. There's a move afoot in the Maritimes to bring the two modes of transportation much closer to each other.
Transportation On again, off-again weight restrictions in NS back on again August 1, 2014 TRURO, N.S. -- Weight restriction in the Maritimes have flip-flopped several times since the start at winter.
Transportation NS wants more fed money for roads August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is calling on Ottawa to hand over $160 million into the province's lagging highway system.
Transportation Canada Customs workers initiate job action August 1, 2014 SARNIA -- The Ontario Trucking Association has learned that Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia has begun a job action.
Transportation Utility Trailer announced Alberta dealer expansion August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company says that one of its Canadian dealers, Ocean Trailer in Alberta, has moved into a new facility in Edmonton.
Transportation Anti-HOS movement gains momentum: More groups file challenges August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- As they promised, various trucking and public interest groups have filed separate court challenges in opposition to the latest U.S. hours-of-service rules.
Transportation Infrastructure gap needs to be closed: OTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Access to long term infrastructure funding is critical for Canadian truckers and their customers, OTA President David Bradley continues to suggest.
Transportation Clarke Transport, Teamsters ink labour deal August 1, 2014 CONCORD, Ont. -- After a seven-week labour disruption Halifax-based Clarke Inc. has renewed terms of employment to about 60 unionized dockworkers at Clarke Transport's Concord, Ont. facility.
Transportation Repo man got more work in ’05 August 1, 2014 ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks increased again in the fourth quarter, according to Nassau Asset Management in N.Y.
Transportation Goodyear named Penske Supplier of the Year August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- Penske Truck Leasing Co. has named The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company its Supplier of the Year -- the first time the tire company has ever won the overall award.
Transportation Canadian rockers drop the hammer on truck show August 1, 2014 REDFORD, Mich. -- Canadian country rock sensations the Road Hammers will descend upon middle America later this month when the band plays a invitation-only concert at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Lousville.
Transportation Holland launches Genuine Parts webpage August 1, 2014 HOLLAND, Mich. -- The Holland Group Inc. has announced the launch of its Holland Genuine Parts Aftermarket page on its corporate web site at www.thehollandgroupinc.com.
Transportation One good CDL deserves another August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Volvo Trucks North America has applied for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirement for commercial vehicle drivers to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Transportation Fortune names J.B. Hunt among most admired companies August 1, 2014 LOWELL, Ark. -- U.S. trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services has again been named to Fortune Magazine's List of America's Most Admired Companies.
Transportation Carrier Transicold wins truck writers’ award August 1, 2014 TAMPA, Fla. -- Deltek hybrid diesel electric technology from Carrier Transicold has won top honors in technical achievement from the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).
