Transportation Stealing home – Part 1 October 1, 2002 Mark didn't have to pick up a load until 10 the next morning so he ordered himself another beer.On the big screen on the far wall at Turtle Jack's, the Toronto Blue Jays were struggling with the Bosto...
Transportation Just back from the drawing board October 1, 2002 GREENSBORO, N.C. - If it ain't broke, don't fix it, were the first words instantly springing to mind when Volvo sent through the invitation to the official launch of its completely re-engineered VN fa...
A new face, familiar names October 1, 2002 WHITBY, Ont. - Two industry veterans, John McDougall and Peter Duma have joined forces to form Trailerline Sales.With a combined 30 years of experience, these gentlemen have been appointed the Eastern...
Transportation Pete offers light drums on its rigs October 1, 2002 DENTON, Tex. - Meritor SteelLite X30 brake drums are now available for all Peterbilt models, helping customers spec lighter-weight vehicles with fewer maintenance requirements.The SteelLite X30 brake ...
Transportation Tetra re-named October 1, 2002 MONTREAL, Que. - Tetra Technologies recently announced a name change. After extensive market research the company decided to undergo the corporate and product identity evolution.The company is now cal...
Transportation International puts brakes on jobs (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 CHICAGO, Ill. - International plans to layoff some 315 employees at an Indianapolis engine plant on Sept. 27 as it switches to a new 6.0-liter diesel engine for Ford.The Illinois-based company has als...
Transportation Court upholds Flying J floor plan ruling (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Flying J won its case against Central California Kenworth and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will let the multi-million dollar copyright infringement verdict stand.The cop...
Transportation OOIDA-ites handed KW rebates October 1, 2002 KIRKLAND, Wash. - Members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) can cash in on a $1,000 rebate when purchasing a new Kenworth.The new deal available to OOIDA members is applica...
Transportation Arrow takes aim at Cowtown October 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Arrow Truck Sales, a U.S. pre-owned truck dealership with 17 nationwide locations, has announced plans to expand its Canadian sales efforts and open a new facility in Calgary by the e...
Transportation Don’t end up riding a charley horse October 1, 2002 You've been on the road for days. You're exhausted. Finally you take a shower and climb into your bunk ready for a few wonderful hours of sleep. An hour passes in dreamland when suddenly your leg goes...
Transportation Transport worker earnings up October 1, 2002 OTTAWA, Ont. - According to Statistics Canada, workers who call the transport and warehousing sector home now average weekly pay cheques of about $766.59.This June total was up 3.8 per cent over the s...
Transportation I-75 shut in terror alert October 1, 2002 MIAMI, Fla. - A 20-mile stretch of I-75 running east-west through Florida was shut down Sept. 13 as authorities investigated a possible terrorist attack planned for Miami.The stretch of highway known ...
Transportation Oilfield expansion projects set aside in light of Kyoto (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 EDMONTON, Alta. - Prime Minister Jean Chretien's pledge to ratify the Kyoto Accord is threatening to bring Alberta's booming oilfield industry to a grinding halt, according to Petro-Canada.The company...
Transportation St. John’s outer ring nearing end October 1, 2002 VIRGINIA WATERS, Nfld. - Traffic congestion will be lessened now that the Newfoundland capital area truckers can travel another portion of the outer ring road.Recently Minister of Works, Services and ...
Transportation MD: Province, feds should pay for Hwy. 69 (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 SUDBURY, Ont. - A local doctor says there's no question, the federal and Ontario provincial governments should each pay an equal share to four-lane Hwy. 69.Public safety is the responsibility of both ...