Today's Trucking Staff

U.S. lags way behind in transport infrastructure: Report

NEW YORK -- The United States' relatively low investment in virtually all aspects of mobility-related infrastructure -- roads and bridges, airports, public transit, and railway systems

Brother truckers get petroleum services safety award

RED DEER, Alta. -- Brothers Bert and Bruce Robinson, drilling rig truckers for Swanberg Bros. Trucking, recently received a Safe Driving Award from the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC).

Saskatchewan mulling twinned highways to U.S.

REGINA -- The economic-development authority of southeast Saskatchewan is pushing for the twinning of a highway artery leading to the U.S., but the group is facing some roadblocks on the other side of the border.

New Ambassador processing center cuts secondary visits by 75%

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The new Advanced Border Processing Center in Detroit makes compliance with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandatory line release guidelines easier for the trucking community, says the Ambassador Bridge.

Citigroup launches trucking finance biz

TORONTO -- Citigroup's Commercial Business Group Capital says it's entering the transportation fleet financing business.

Spring flooding washing out Saskatchewan highways

REGINA -- Truckers and motorists traveling in Saskatchewan are being warned that potential flooding and above average moisture levels in much of the province may adversely impact area highways this spring.

Mack Financial launches in-house insurance

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Mack Financial Services has announced the addition of its new insurance agency, VFS Insurance Services. The agency offers customers and dealers greater support through an expanded insurance offering and dedicated insurance staff, the company says.

Steel yourself in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. -- If any of your trucks are heading through the Lake County district, you might want to tell them to take extra caution when they're finding a place to park.

Visa no longer accepted at Flying J facilities

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Truckers that fill up at Flying J Truckstops are being warned by the Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) that the franchise will no longer accept Visa debit or credit cards for diesel purchases as of tomorrow, Friday May 25.

Made-in-N.B. infrastructure project to be exported globally

FREDERICTON -- Transport officials and academics in New Brunswick have joined forces to improve North America's highways, bridges and waterways.

Marine Atlantic won’t sink truck spillage rule

PORT AUX BASQUES, Nfld. -- Despite vocal opposition from seafood producers and a handful of trucking companies, Marine Atlantic isn't going squishy on a policy that requires live seafood truckers to have water collection tanks installed on their equipment.

Alberta hires more highway enforcement

EDMONTON -- Truckers in Alberta shouldn't be surprised to see more highway cops perched by the side of the road this summer.

NationaLease now offers logistics

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Capitalizing on its recent merger with AmeriQuest, NationaLease is now offering integrated logistics to its menu of fleet management services to private fleets and transportation service providers.

Ontario paves way for more HOV lanes on 400 series hwys

TORONTO -- While sitting in traffic, truck drivers wondering where all their fuel taxes go can soon look to their left and see the answer wiz past them.

Prairies get major road upgrade cash for Asia-Pacific corridor

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is one of several provinces that will be getting millions in federal funding to enhance infrastructure supporting international trade corridors.