Transportation Winnipeg opens Provencher Bridge November 1, 2002 WINNIPEG, Man. -- Winnipeg's new Provencher Bridge is opening to eastbound traffic today, with westbound traffic to...
Transportation BCTA warns against double-dipping November 1, 2002 LANGLEY, B.C. - The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is acting upon the results of a recent member survey and appealing to the province not to slap more taxes on road users.The BCTA indicated in a rec...
Transportation New H-o-S regs approved November 1, 2002 WINNIPEG, Man. - Canada's federal and provincial transportation ministers approved the latest Hours-of-Service proposal in Winnipeg Sept. 20.Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) chief executive officer, D...
Transportation Nova Scotia bridges in rough shape November 1, 2002 HALIFAX, N.S. - At least 50 bridges in rural Nova Scotia have gone without repairs for almost two years despite inspectors' reports warning they're a risk to drivers.The documents indicate that in the...
Transportation Quebec’s A10 straightens out November 1, 2002 MONTREAL, Que. - Truckers who regularly journey the South Shore's A10 on and off the Champlain Bridge will have the opportunity to watch the gradual reconstruction of the Taschereau Boulevard intercha...
Transportation Tatro celebrates opening of Canada’s largest truck and parts outlet November 1, 2002 CHATHAM, Ont. - The new Tatro Equipment Sales Ltd. headquarters is now officially open for business. The largest used truck and parts outlet in Canada has moved to its new location just off Hwy. 401 a...
Transportation Changes will affect highway advertising November 1, 2002 FREDERICTON, N.B. - The provincial government is making three improvements to its highway advertising regulation, effective immediately.Transportation Minister Percy Mockler and Tourism Minister Paul ...
Transportation Border project launches Web site November 1, 2002 WINDSOR, Ont. - The Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership recently announced the launch of its project Web site at www.partnershipborderstudy.com.The partnership is conducting a planning,...
Transportation MTO explains Phase 2 changes to weights and dimensions November 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) was on-hand at Truck World to deliver a seminar on the impact of Phase 2 of the vehicle weight and dimension reforms introduced earlier thi...
Transportation DuPont Show and Shine winners crowned at Truck World November 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - The DuPont Show and Shine - held in conjunction with Truck World - featured a full contingent of interesting rigs from right across North America.While monsoon-type conditions made for...
Transportation Highway Workplace seeking artifacts November 1, 2002 The Highway Workplace: The Canadian Truckers Story is collecting artifacts, photographs and stories for its mobile exhibit that will be travelling across the country in 2004.It's particularly interest...
Transportation Turnpike simplifies fuel tax reporting November 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Turnpike Global Technologies has partnered with Cancom Communications Systems to produce TurnpikeDirect - the fuel and miles tax solution.The fuel and miles tax service eliminates the ...
Transportation Shows: Show time! November 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Truckers in the east and in the west had the opportunity to see what's new in the trucking industry this fall, with two major truck shows being held in rapid succession.Truck World was...
Transportation Fuel catalysts promise reduced emissions, better mileage November 1, 2002 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - With government demanding the trucking industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a number of new products promising to do just that have recently began popping up on store shelv...
Transportation IVS gains steam November 1, 2002 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Intelligent Vehicle Systems (IVS) was on-hand at Truxpo displaying the company's Rentar Fuel Catalyst.The company says it has experienced a significant increase in new product six-m...