Regulations DHS announces $202 million in awards to 183 ports May 11, 2007 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is awarding $202,269,793 in federal grants to help ...
Regulations Report: US softening stance on WHTI May 11, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- The US government is said to be softening its stance on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative ...
Cummins poised for significant future growth: CEO May 8, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins is poised to build off its record 2006 with strong financial performance again in 2007 an...
Regulations US transportation workers to rally against Bush government transportation policies May 4, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC On May 17, US transportation workers are being called to rally on the National Mall to protest the governments record on transportation safety. Members from dozens of unions…
Regulations Government agency considers truckers concerns May 2, 2007 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Responding to concerns repeatedly raised by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association...
Latest Kenworth models named SmartWay-eligible by EPA preview image Latest Kenworth models named SmartWay-eligible by EPA May 1, 2007 KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworths latest models the new T660 and T2000 have been recently acknowledged as SmartWay-...
Industry Issues: Modern truck policy forum long overdue preview image Regulations Industry Issues: Modern truck policy forum long overdue May 1, 2007 The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) does not serve as an effective forum for developing and implementing truck policy. It never has in my view. If the trucking industry is t...
Don’t be fooled: New pre-clearance rules will be costly preview image Regulations Don’t be fooled: New pre-clearance rules will be costly May 1, 2007 The irony that April Fools' Day was the first day that truckers were obligated to pre-clear their loads at the Ambassador Bridge entering Canada was not lost on the industry.
Regulations Questions Remain About Meal Tax Restoration May 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - As the April issue of Truck News went to press, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was announcing his federal budget, which contained a long overdue perk for professional drivers.
Regulations Port planning on ramped up container trucking standards April 30, 2007 VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) is set to introduce more rigorous and demanding container tru...
Regulations Tory environmental plan wont stall oilsands growth April 27, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. -- Despite much fear to the contrary, oil and gas executives say the environmental action plan annou...
Regulations Cummins banks big in Q1 despite low sales in medium-, heavy-duty markets April 27, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced strong first quarter earnings, despite a drop-off in sales to the heavy- an...
Regulations Provincial ministry implicated in driver death April 25, 2007 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Failing to co-ordinate safety on a logging road could put the B.C. Ministry of Forests and R...
Regulations US Congress moves to restrict trash imports from Ontario April 25, 2007 WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives has moved to sharply restrict trash imports from Ontario despite Bush...
Regulations OOIDA enters legal battle with DOT over proposal to open border to Mexican carriers April 24, 2007 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Safety and security concerns raised by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have...
