Transportation Newfoundland freezes intra-provincial ferry rates October 30, 2014 ST. JOHN'S (Jan. 28) -- The provincial government announced an immediate freeze on intra-provincial ferry rates until a review of the system's rate policy is complete. Rates are
Transportation Ontario truckers say a second lift axle would improve safety, efficiency October 30, 2014 TORONTO (Feb. 1) -- Ontario truckers plan to meet with provincial transport officials tomorrow to lobby for allowing at least two axles on a 25-metre B-train configuration. Carr
Transportation Canadian Wheat Board, CP Rail settle claims dispute October 30, 2014 WINNIPEG (March 8) -- Canadian Pacific Railway has agreed to pay the Canadian Wheat Board $15 million to settle a dispute over lost grain sales during 1996-1997. The settlement
Transportation Saskatchewan budgets for Hwy. 1, Hwy. 16 improvements October 30, 2014 Saskatchewan increases highway budget REGINA (March 30) -- Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley said Saskatchewan will budget $234. 6 million for highway construc
Transportation Nova Scotia revises thaw restriction dates October 30, 2014 HALIFAX (April 5) -- Better weather has prompted transport officials in Nova Scotia to lift thaw restrictions on some roads as early as today. The province announced the followi
Transportation Ryder warns that first-quarter profilts won’t meet targets October 30, 2014 MIAMI (April 7) -- Ryder System Inc. said its first-quarter earnings will be lower than expected because of higher costs in its logistics unit. The Miami-based truck leasing co
Transportation Ontario to sell toll highway; new owners plan $900 million in new construction October 30, 2014 TORONTO (April 14) -- A consortium led by Spain's second-largest construction firm will buy Ontario's Hwy. 407 for $3.1 billion and spend another $900-million to extend it. Grup
Transportation CN shakes up its management structure as it prepares for IC merger October 30, 2014 MONTREAL (April 15) -- Canada's largest railway will shake up its management structure in advance of its $2.4-billion buyout of Illinois Central Corp. Canadian National said the
Transportation Ontario to smoke-test heavy trucks starting in September October 30, 2014 TORONTO (April 26 -- Ontario will begin testing heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses in September under the province's Drive Clean initiative. Annual testing will apply to heavy-d
Transportation No B.C. driver’s licence for suspended Alberta motorists October 30, 2014 VANCOUVER (April 26) -- British Columbia is shutting the door to motorists suspended from driving in Alberta who attempt to obtain a B.C. driver's licence. Alberta drivers tagge
Transportation Transport Canada further decentralizes control over ports October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (April 28) -- Transport Minister David Collenette announced the establishment of eight new port authorities as Ottawa continues to decentralize control over ports. The po
Transportation CTA names Peter Baird customs and trade advisor October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (May 5) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has taken a significant step in strengthening its resources by appointing Peter Baird as customs and trade advisor. The
Transportation Halifax loses super-port bid, looks for silver lining October 30, 2014 HALIFAX (April 10) -- Port and rail officials are trying to put a positive spin on Friday's announcement that Halifax lost its bid to become the new East Coast superport. Shipp
Transportation Johnstown America to exit railcar business and focus on building truck components October 30, 2014 CHICAGO (May 11) -- Johnstown America Industries Inc. will sell its railcar building operations to a management-led group for about $134.4 million in cash and assumed debt. The
Transportation Teamsters voting on whether to strike U.S. auto-haulers October 30, 2014 DETROIT (May 14) -- Teamster car haulers are voting through Sunday on whether to authorize a strike that could cripple the U.S. car-hauling industry. Votes will be counted Monda
