Transportation

Former O/O collecting signatures against HoS changes

STITTSVILLE, Ont. - A former owner/operator turned lobbyist who claims he has gathered more than 5,000 names on a petition against the proposed new Hours-of-Service for long-distance truck drivers, sa...

In their own words – Part 5 The proof is on the road

Today, fleets are buying hundreds of reliable new Cummins ISX, ISM and ISB engines - and their drivers love them.More than 140 fleets have already placed orders since the October EPA deadline passed, ...

Schneider’s Freightliner Century

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - What's the chance of a snooty editor liking a fleet-spec road tractor better than most of the others he drove in a multi-truck demonstration?Not very good, but who cares? The importa...

Older AZ drivers want more respect for skills from Ont.

PEMBROKE, Ont. - Some frustrated truck drivers in this province who have passed the 65-year age mark are giving up and voluntarily downgrading their licences to get around the "hassle" rather than ris...

Carriers, drivers, O/Os can all benefit from FAST program

The border-crossing initiative known as Free and Secure Trade (FAST) announced recently by both of the customs and immigration branches of the Canadian and American governments is designed to speed up...

Canpar flies new colors (February 01, 2003)

TORONTO, Ont. - Canpar has unveiled its new logo and truck design, which is being implemented to reflect the revised branding strategy under new owners, TransForce.Canpar, which specializes in the del...

Setting it straight (February 01, 2003)

The January issue of Truck News featured an article about the CPR Holiday Train that crosses Canada raising funds for needy Canadians.The train is sponsored in part by Consolidated Fastfrate, one of C...

Day & Ross opens new terminal in Hamilton, Ontario

HAMILTON, Ont. - Day & Ross Inc., the general freight division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group, has opened a new 8,600-square-foot terminal facility here.The new 18-bay terminal on Grays Road w...

Getting your back on track

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends - it's the time of the year that provides an excellent opportunity for you to relax (yeah, right), which gives your body the nece...

Pot legalization could cost truckers

Dear editor,I recently watched the local news, and discovered the federal government is considering passing a law that states if a person has in their possession less than 30 grams of marijuana it wil...

Down in the Dumps

Mark Dalton: Owner/operatorMark had tried to clean up the inside of "Mother Load" after it had been stolen and recovered, but it was one of those jobs that required the services of a professional.The ...

Products (February 01, 2003)

Cobra Electronics recently announced the release of its special limited edition of CB radio: The Harley-Davidson Edition CB Radio. Cobra has taken its classic 29LTD radio and decked it out with stunni...

Like beauty, health is skin deep

You've dropped your last load and now it's time to head home for a few days off.You pull into the yard with a sigh of relief...and then groan with disgust as you slam the driver's door shut.Your cab i...

Bridge collapses forcing detours

LATCHFORD, Ont. - Truckers taking the northern route to the West are being forced to detour following a Hwy. 11 bridge collapse that happened Jan. 14 and may mean detours will be in place for several ...

VPA’s future growth hangs in the balance

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Canadian ports are in danger of losing business to their American counterparts if the federal government doesn't approve legislative changes that would allow the ports to better grow...