Today's Trucking Staff

Drivers offered in-cab e-faxing

OTTAWA -- These days truckers can do just about anything from the cab on their trucks. Now, with a good wireless connection, they can take care of that daily paper-based task: Faxing.

Canadian tank truckers honored by U.S. group

LAS VEGAS -- Two Canadian fleets have been recognized south of the border for being some of the safest tank truck companies in North America.

Correction: WHTI not delayed — yet

WASHINGTON -- Contrary to some published reports, a U.S. House of Representatives vote to delay the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) until June 2009 is not the final word on the matter, and the controversial passport rule could still go ahead as planned.

Freightliner names new marketing director

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Melissa Kellogg has been named the new director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks.

Espar complies with strict Golden State emissions laws

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canadian-based Espar Heater Systems says it's the first company to have received certification under the California Air Resource Boards ULEV II (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle's) idling emissions reduction requirements for all fuel operated heaters.

Get better at the border: Celadon boss to U.S. government

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. government needs to expedite activities to improve technology and infrastructure for North American carriers, a top trucking exec told the American government.

Heroic trucker dies averting disaster

TORONTO -- An Innisfil, Ont. truck driver killed yesterday in a crash on Hwy. 400 just north of Toronto is being called a hero by police and onlookers.

Remote Ontario areas to get road funding

OTTAWA -- Northern Ontario's "unincorporated" areas will receive $5,742,000 in federal gas tax funding for public road improvements, the federal and provincial government announced.

Lower Mainland port integration process begins

OTTAWA -- Lower Mainland B.C.'s three major port authorities will amalgamated soon, Transport Canada announced.

Sikanni growing oil hauling assets

RED DEER, Alta. -- Sikanni Services is buying Northwell Oilfield Hauling Ltd. for $13.75 million in cash and 4.4 million common shares.

Totalline moving forward in Québec

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- Totalline Transport, a truckload and warehousing provider based in Vaughan, Ont., is expanding its Québec operation with the move to a larger and more advanced facility in St. Laurent near Montréal.

Recap advocate tells Halifax engineers to restate case

HALIFAX -- It doesn't matter how lofty your title. If you diss retreads you're going to be hearing from Harvey Brodsky.

Kenworth extends truck rebate program

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The Kenworth Customer Loyalty Program, which offers a $2,000 rebate on qualifying truck purchases, has been extended through September 2007.

Denso to expand Canadian radiator plant

GUELPH, Ont. -- Automotive and truck systems supplier Denso Corp. says its Manufacturing Canada facility in Guelph, Ont. will be expanded by about 215,200 square feet.

Fleet buy to fuel China expansion plans: YRC

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The planet's largest LTL carrier is expanding its network in the world's fastest-growing market.