Detroit deputy says deal OK with bridge company August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Anthony Adams, Detroit Deputy Mayor of the City of Detroit, has issued a statement disputing a resolution approved by City Council, which warned him to cease signing "long term contractual obligations" without approval from Council.
Vancouver’s anti-idling law takes effect; Association wants truckers exempt August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Working transport trucks are not exempt from the tough, new anti-idling bylaw recently passed by the City of Vancouver.
New Canpar president named August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- TransForce has named a successor to the late John Cyopeck, former CEO of the trucking giant's main parcel delivery fleet, Canpar Transport.
WSIB freezes ’07 premium rates for trucking firms August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Reversing a policy trend of increasing premiums annually, The Workers' Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) has decided to keep next year's average rate level with 2006, the Ontario Trucking Association says.
XM radio offers OTA fleets lowest rates August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is teaming up with XM Canada satellite radio in offering carrier members a guaranteed lowest subscription price.
Idle-Free Ambassadors take environmental message to drivers August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- If a stranger taps on the window of your vehicle while you're idling in Toronto this weekend, they're probably not looking for directions. They may be delivering an environmental message.
Harper Ontario Sterling dealer offers Western Star trucks August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Former Canadian Sterling and Western Star General Manager John Nelligan Jr. says the Sterling dealership he bought into last year is expanding to include Western Star's line of trucks.
Goodyear adds DuraSeal to severe service tires August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber says it's expanding its self-sealing commercial tire technology to include more mixed-service tires for maximum off-road traction.
OTA joins the Smartway Partnership August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is the first Canadian-based organization to become an affiliate member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Smartway Partnership program.
Wakefield Canada appoints marketing manager August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- With an engineering background in the automobile manufacturing industry, Chad Cole has been named Wakefield Canada's new trade marketing manager.
Former Kingsway pres, OTA chairman passes away August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- William Jim Hines, former Kingsway Transport president and chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association, has passed away peacefully at the age of 95.
B.C. Ferries considers anchoring unprofitable sailings August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- B.C. Ferries is planning to cancel what it calls money-losing off-season sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point.
KW PARTS ONLINE August 1, 2014 Kenworth PremierCare offers all-makes parts catalogs on website for easy access
Canadian trains too long: TSB investigators August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Canada's trains are too long, increasing the risk of derailments, according to an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board.
Tiremaker raises rubber prices August 1, 2014 FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama says will hike prices on all products starting Oct. 1, 2006 because of soaring raw materials costs.
