Regulations FAST to expand by end of year July 1, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Free and Secure Trade program, otherwise known as FAST, is slated for expansion, government officials from Canada and the U.S. announced recently.The announcement, however, comes am...
Let’s talk insurance: Dangerous precedent set in U.S. legal case preview image Let’s talk insurance: Dangerous precedent set in U.S. legal case July 1, 2003 Have you heard the latest spiraling claims story?The one about the major truck operation tried for wrongful death in Phoenix about three months ago?They faced a US$11 million judgment.The case is now ...
Regulations Canadians exempt from HAZMAT rules July 1, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. - Recently introduced background security checks for HAZMAT drivers south of the border don't apply to Canadian drivers, Transport Canada officials say.But how and when the rules will eve...
Regulations Quebec truckers harassed in U.S. July 1, 2003 MONTREAL, Que. - Quebec truck drivers were harassed south of the border due to Canada's refusal to participate in the war in Iraq, contend Quebec Trucking Association officials.Reported incidents, whi...
Industry okays fed/provincial plan for Windsor July 1, 2003 WINDSOR, Ont. - The truck industry, with a few reservations, has welcomed a $300 million federal-provincial highway plan, designed to improve the flow of 14,000 trucks daily between Windsor and Detroi...
N.S./New Hampshire cargo ferry could be running soon July 1, 2003 SHELBURNE, N.S. - Truckers may soon have another option for crossing the Eastern Canada waterways, namely a year-round cargo ferry service between Portsmouth N.H. and Shelburne, N.S.In fact, the servi...
Regulations FAST applications being rejected June 24, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The FAST division of Canada Customs reports 75% of all applications are being rejected due to admin...
Regulations Refunds possible for B.C. photo radar tickets June 23, 2003 VICTORIA, B.C. -- Drivers who are being served with photo radar tickets in B.C. are eligible for a refund, accordin...
Regulations U.S. trucker charged with helping plan al Qaeda attack June 20, 2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An Ohio trucker has been arrested and charged with helping plan an al Qaeda attack against the...
Regulations New customs rule to extend pre-notification period June 10, 2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. customs officials recently announced pre-notification period for goods moving across the bo...
Regulations Customs reporting to be integrated June 10, 2003 WASHINGTYON, D.C. -- FDA and U.S. Customs officials plan to integrate prior notice requirements for both agencies b...
Regulations AMPS review dates set June 10, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. - Locations and dates have been set for the six month AMPS review announced by Canadian Customs in May...
International rolls off new truck June 10, 2003 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corporation today announced the launch of the Integrated Roll-O...
Regulations Computer virus circulating June 10, 2003 TORONTO, Ont. -- A vicious computer virus is reportedly making the rounds of Canada's customs and freight forwardi...
Regulations Edmonton firm combats cargo theft June 10, 2003 EDMONTON, Alta. -- Edmonton's Safefreight Technology has teamed up with Pinkerton to increase security for transpor...
