Carriers’ revenue, expenses up slightly last quarter August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The top 91 for-hire motor carriers of freight generated operating revenue of $2.4 billion and operating expenses of $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter, both up less than 1 percent from the previous quarter.
Feds, Queens Park announce highway extension cash August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Greater Toronto area is getting about $4 million in provincial and federal cash to spend on transit and transportation infrastructure.
Correction: August 1, 2014 In a story titled "It Takes All Kinds" on page 20, highwaySTAR mistakenly reported that Arrow Truck Sales was a partner of the Power To Drive program.
Eaton says hybrids hit the road later this year August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Eaton Corp. hosted a seven-vehicle ride-n-drive event at the 43rd Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention and Work Truck Show 2007
Michigan truck weight restrictions kick in August 1, 2014 LANSING, Mich.-- Effective today, weight restrictions for commercial truck traffic will be imposed and enforced on Michigan state trunklines from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge.
SKF Canada buys lubrications systems provider August 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, Ont. -- SKF Canada has acquired Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) of Burlington, Ont.
Dunlop rebrands with flagship steer tire August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, -- Borrowing from Goodyear Tire & Rubber's commercial steer-tire brand, the Dunlop has landed a new flagship steer tire for line-haul and regional trucking.
M-O Freight boss pledges $1M for hospital August 1, 2014 BRAMPTON, Ont. -- A new hospital in the Greater Toronto Area is getting a $1 million boost from a friendly neighborhood trucking company.
Eaton names HD transmissions division boss August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Truck systems manufacturer Eaton Corp. has appointed Curt Hutchins to vice-president and president of the Heavy Duty Transmission Division, effective April 1.
Haulers, handlers to comply with tougher BSE law August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Truckers, abattoirs, and other handlers of slaughtered cattle parts are facing tighter rules this summer for the transportation and disposal of the material.
Contractor embarks on new section of ring road work August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Pasadena, Calif.-based Parsons in conjunction with Flatiron Constructors, Inc., and Graham Construction and Engineering, will design and construct the northeast portion of the Calgary ring road.
PMTC wants artistic trucks August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA -- Carriers who think of the side of their van trailers as a blank sheet of canvas should heed the call of The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada,
CBP raises border crossing fee August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it is raising the truck user fee for carriers by 10 percent effective April 1, 2007.
Canso Strait just like Prince Rupert Port: Plan architect August 1, 2014 CAPE BRETON, N.S. -- One of the men responsible for redeveloping the Port of Prince Rupert in northern B.C. is drawing parallels to the future success of a little-known terminal at Canada's other coast.
Canuck named TCA vice chairman August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Truckload Carriers Association of Alexandria, Va. has elected its new officers for 2007-2008, including a prominent Canadian trucking official.
