Highway workers want to bring back photo radar August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Construction companies working on Ontario's highways want a return to the days of photo radar.
Electronic manifests ACEs in Vermont August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) installations are now completed at all land ports in Vermont, US Customs and Border Protection announced.
407 ETR opens new lanes northeast of T.O. August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The company that owns Ontario's private highway north of Toronto says truckers and commuters should expect faster trips and less congestion as 407 ETR officially opened another four kilometres of new lanes between Markham and McCowan Roads.
Volvo Powertrain wins environmental award August 1, 2014 HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Volvo Powertrain North America was recently recognized for its commitment to the environment by Businesses for the Bay, an organization made up of businesses located near the Ches
SIRIUS signs some serious customers in ’06 August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- One of Canada's two leading satellite radio providers says it's surpassed 200,000 paying subscribers in Canada during its first year of operation.
Hogtown exodus to gridlock GTA by 2030: Report August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Twenty-five years from now, an additional 100,000 vehicles will flood the City of Toronto's road network as population swells and government-funded infrastructure continues to lag.
Bendix ESP system recognized by leading business consulting firm August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Advanced safety technologies stemming from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' ABS-6 antilock braking system platform have received attention from outside of the trucking industry.
Hendrickson opens up controls business August 1, 2014 ITASCA, Ill. -- Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems established a new business unit for pneumatic, mechanical and electronic controls with products including the TIREMAAX automatic tire inflation system.
Coquihalla closures to be investigated: BC Highways official August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Provincial transport officials are looking into truckers' complaints that stretches of the Coquihalla highway were closed this week because of a shortage of snow plows.
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Schneider receives outstanding award from customer August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- Schneider National has been honored with an Outstanding Service award from DuPont Logistics. The fleet was among 12 carriers recognized at the annual DuPont Carrier Safety conference in Wilmington, Del., this year.
Swift dismisses takeover offer from former owner August 1, 2014 PHOENIX, Ariz. -- North America's second-largest truckload fleet has rejected a buyout offer from its former CEO and co-founder.
MSM Canadian Transport growin’ fast down south August 1, 2014 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. -- MSM Canadian Transport has been named one of the 100 fastest growing private companies in Los Angeles, according to an annual survey by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Blue Water Bridge appoints CEO August 1, 2014 SARNIA, Ont. -- The federal government has named Chuck Chrapko president and CEO of the Blue Water Bridge Authority.
Three Lower Mainland ports agree to merge August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The Lower Mainland's three gateway port authorities have ratified a report recommending each port facility merges into a single Canada Port Authority.
