Regulations Clean Air Partners invest in next phase of low emissions vehicle venture in UK August 12, 2003 SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- U.S.-based Clean Air Partners, Inc. and T. Baden Hardstaff announced the next phase in the dev...
Regulations FIRST deadline extended August 7, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The CCRA has extended the deadline for unregistered drivers to comply with the requirements of Cust...
Regulations New Homeland Security information site August 5, 2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Carriers can stay up-to-date on homeland security issues and how such changes may affect their o...
Regulations Truckers’ Voice challenges meal allowances August 1, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Truckers' Voice is calling on truckers to claim $70 per day in meal allowances despite the fact...
Regulations Acquisitions fuel growth for TransForce amidst challenging transport environment August 1, 2003 MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce Income Fund recently announced improved performance for both the first half and second...
Regulations Canadian Carriers Will Need U.S. Hazmat Endorsement August 1, 2003 TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian carriers of hazardous materials will soon be required to obtain hazmat endorsements similar to those already mandatory for U.S. carriers, Truck News has learned.The U.S. Trans...
Nationwide AMPS Discussions Wrap Up preview image Regulations Nationwide AMPS Discussions Wrap Up August 1, 2003 CALGARY, Alta. & TORONTO, Ont. - As promised earlier this year by National Revenue Minister, Elinor Caplan, shippers, carriers and brokers were given a chance to grade the Administrative Monetary Pena...
Border Summit a Polite Affair August 1, 2003 MONTREAL, Que. - But for the outspoken comments of a couple of trucking company owners, outsiders at the second annual border summit June 16 in Montreal would never have guessed at the growing despair...
Regulations Transport Minister speaks to PMTC August 1, 2003 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - A new transportation corridor for the Niagara region as well as better driver training facility accreditation were among the promises made by newly-appointed Ontario Transp...
More Thoughts on Fixing Canada-U.S. Border Woes preview image Regulations More Thoughts on Fixing Canada-U.S. Border Woes August 1, 2003 In my last column I made the case for the dire need to ensure that we maintain open and efficient access to the U.S. market.Considering its importance to the health of our economy, addressing border i...
Ensuring You Stay Insured Can Make Life Simpler preview image Regulations Ensuring You Stay Insured Can Make Life Simpler August 1, 2003 Has this happened to you?One sunny day you go to your mailbox and find a frighteningly official "non-renewal" letter from your broker, saying ... bad news. Your truck insurance policy will not be rene...
OBAC launches spring and summer survey preview image Regulations OBAC launches spring and summer survey August 1, 2003 This month's column will deal with OBAC's Spring & Summer Survey of owner/operators and company drivers. The questionnaire will be circulating across Canada over the next several weeks and will be fou...
Law and the Border: Law and Pardons and Waivers – Part 1: Much Misunderstanding preview image Regulations Law and the Border: Law and Pardons and Waivers – Part 1: Much Misunderstanding August 1, 2003 The interplay between Canadian pardons and U.S. Immigration waivers has elicited much misunderstanding.The issues are subtle. We have heard people say, "If you have a pardon, you don't need a waiver."...
Roadcheck Results in – but Shouldn’t Overshadow Ongoing Tests: OTA preview image Roadcheck Results in – but Shouldn’t Overshadow Ongoing Tests: OTA August 1, 2003 WINDSOR, Ont. - The 16th annual Roadcheck - carried out June 3, 4 and 5 across North America by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. CVSA saw almost 56,000 standard inspections, and almost 44,000 L...
Regulations New Banking Regulations Put Truckers in a Tight Spot August 1, 2003 Dear Editor,I am writing out of frustration, having just experienced the new reg's in place by Canadian banks, which are going to severely damage the independent truckers in this country.These rules h...
