Today's Trucking Staff

CN strike continues; CIRB puts off decision on legality of walkout

MONTREAL -- The five-day old strike by 2,800 CN Rail workers will likely continue through to next week as the Canada Industrial Relations Board said today it would not rule if the strike is illegal until at least Feb. 19.

Faucher Industries acquires tie-down manufacturer

MONTREAL -- Faucher Industries, a Quebec-based 157 year-old distributor and manufacturer of industrial and transportation hardware and components, announced the acquisition of Courroies Pasquier, a Canadian manufacturer of cargo control and tie-down products serving the trucking industry for over 15 years.

Ancra taps eastern Canada sales manager

LAVAL, Que. -- Brian Larocque, Canadian sales manager for Ancra International, has named Richard Drapeau as Ancra's eastern Canadian regional sales manager for its Cargo Systems Division Products.

Canuck artist called upon to capture UPS history

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Original artwork by Canadian painter, illustrator and muralist, Yannick Picard was chosen recently by UPS to commemorate 100 years of service for the parcel and LTL powerhouse.

Raydan completes dealer contract

EDMONTON -- Raydan Manufacturing has completed a modification contract for tandem axle spring conversions for Inland Kenworth of Surrey, B.C.

Sterling takes aim at light-duty with Bullet truck

REDFORD, MICHIGAN - Sterling Truck plans to fire up a new conventional class 4-5 work truck called the Sterling Bullet to be unveiled at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2007 on March 6.

Big Orange gets green light for China

GREEN BAY, WISC.-- It was only a matter of time before a big trucker got invited in. And the first across the line inn China is Schneider National out of Green Bay.

Goodyear sales top $20B despite strike

AKRON, Ohio -- A two-month long strike at the world's largest tiremaker let some air out of profits, but still couldn't totally deflate the company, Goodyear says.

Rivals SIRIUS and XM announce $13B merger

WASHINGTON -- Choosing satellite radio in the U.S. just got easier or redundant -- depending on how customers end up viewing the $13 billion merger agreement between SIRIUS and XM.

Green oil refining system gets Canadian distribution deal

SHELTON, Conn. -- Oil Purification Systems developer of the OPS-1 on-board oil refining system, today announced a distribution agreement with Kuenzlen Professional Services (KPS), headquartered in London, Ont.

Manitoba announces $261M for bridges

WINNIPEG -- About a quarter of a billion dollars has been earmarked by the Manitoba government to repair and replace bridges.

CN workers back on the job after tentative deal reached with UTU

OTTAWA - The federal government has shelved back-to-work legislation ordering striking CN rail employees to go back to work after the company and the railway reached a tentative agreement this past weekend.

Morgan Stanley acquires major stake in Port of Montreal

MONTREAL - Morgan Stanley announced today that its infrastructure investment group has entered into an agreement to acquire an 80 percent interest in Montreal Gateway Terminals from Germany's TUI, a leading tourism and shipping group.

Manitoba dealer wins Kenworth ‘walk-around’ title

WINNIPEG -- Jim Bednar, truck salesman for Custom Truck Sales in Winnipeg, recently captured the Canadian title in the Kenworth T660 Walk-Around Sales Competition.

Marine Atlantic Argentia run to stay: official

ST. JOHN'S -- Federal Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon has reportedly given the Newfoundland government his assurance that Marine Atlantic is not in danger of having ferry service cut between Argentia and North Sydney.