Infrastructure

Message from the top: Innovate and adapt

Dan Goodwill, president of Dan Goodwill and Associates, introduces the speakers. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Transportation industry leaders vowed Wednesday to innovate and adapt to meet the challenges of the…

ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In a spirited keynote address, American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear urged those in trucking to “get out and kick some ass” in…

Western Canadian highways need upgrades

Government can never keep pace with ongoing infrastructure needs, and in light of a recent priorities list from the Canadian Trucking Alliance, several western Canadian roads are in need…

Montreal port operator Termont goes green

MONTREAL, Que. — Termont Montreal will transform its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles, which will make it the world’s first port operator to do so, Quebec’s transportation minister…

ATA argues against road tolls

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has told a House subcommittee that the use of tolls to finance infrastructure construction and maintenance is inefficient, unsafe, and harmful to…

New weigh station to be constructed near Terrace, B.C.

TERRACE, B.C. – The Canadian government is investing $15 million to build a commercial vehicle inspection station on Hwy 16. The new station will be located east of Terrace, B.C.,…

Corner Brook port receives investments

CORNER BROOK, Nfld. – The Port of Corner Brook is receiving a cash injection, to help improve truck traffic and the movement of goods to international markets. The federal government…

Saskatchewan highways to get $75-million upgrade

REGINA, Sask. – The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $75 million in joint funding to improve the highway systems in Saskatchewan. The projects involve building four sets…

CTA heads discussion with Bank of Canada head

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was among a nine-member coalition of national transportation associations that recently met with Stephen Poloz, governor of the Bank of Canada, and…

Work starts on new Day and Ross terminal in Moncton

Day and Ross executives with the mayor of Moncton, Dawn Arnold, and other local officials at Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony. MONCTON, N.B. — Day and Ross broke ground at the…

The news story that just won’t go away…

There’s this one particular news story that just won’t go away, and it has a surprise ending — or is it just the beginning? I think, in the media world (a…

Vision, Enbridge team up to promote CNG trucks

One of the tractors being offered for rent by Vision Truck Group. TORONTO, Ont. – Vision Truck Group and Enbridge Gas are teaming up to rent natural gas vehicles, offering…

Saskatchewan rest areas reopen

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is applauding the provincial government reversing its decision to close nine rest stops. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure indicated last week…

Roadside breakdowns spike in winter, report finds

ARLINGTON, Va. – If you think winter weather impacts your fleet’s maintenance costs, you’re right. A new benchmarking report from the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking…

Cratex opens location in Nisku, Alta.

NISKU, Alta. – Cratex Industries, an industrial packaging and crating company, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Nisku, Alta., June 21. The new location offers an array…