Transportation Niche Hauling: The specialists October 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Everyone's heard the phrase "Jack of all trades, master of none."It's not generally a flattering statement, especially when it's being directed at your trucking operation.While some c...
Transportation Load Brokers: Brokering relationships October 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Load brokers are frequent whipping boys in the trucking industry, with perception running rampant that some aren't always dealing fairly and often don't pay on time if at all.But carri...
Spec’ing: Fine tuning your power unit spec’ing methodology October 1, 2002 DON MILLS, Ont. - The easiest way to control your maintenance costs is to spec the right product to start with. Sage advice but spec'ing a truck right is a science with many intricacies. To help truck...
Transportation OBAC – your new voice October 1, 2002 It is in the nature of owner/operators to go it alone.It's the attitude of resilience, resourcefulness and indeed courage, marking the truly independent among the trucking professionals in this countr...
Schneider not impressed October 1, 2002 GREEN BAY, Wis. - One of the most outspoken companies concerned about the impending 10/02 low-emissions engines has been Schneider National and the company continues to voice its skepticism in light o...
Transportation Mullen takes Kam’s oilfield hauling October 1, 2002 ALDERSYDE, Alta. - Mullen Transportation has purchased Lloydminster-based Kam's Oilfield Hauling, further expanding the company's oilfield fleet.The deal is expected to close Oct. 1 and will include a...
Transportation CHUM radio stations going back to music programming October 1, 2002 KINGSTON, Ont. - Eastern Ontario AM dial mainstay 1380 CKLC has officially dumped its all-sports format after only a year without music.The new format, dubbed "all-time favorites" by company officials...
Transportation Pickering show raises awareness for Sick Kids October 1, 2002 PICKERING, Ont. - The Pickering Truck Stop was the venue for the first annual show to raise awareness for Sick Children's Hospital and the Children's Wish Foundation.Joanne Roefaro, restaurant manager...
Transportation Legislature weighs in on the Coq debate October 1, 2002 KAMLOOPS, B.C. - While the B.C. Liberals continue to look at ways of improving the long-term viability of the Coquihalla, a local MLA insists it's not for sale.Kamloops MLA, Claude Richmond, recently ...
Transportation CF files for Chapter 11 October 1, 2002 VANCOUVER, Wash. - Consolidated Freightways has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, however subsidiary Canadian Freightways is expected to remain unaffected."I am disappointed Consolidated Freightways co...
Transportation Port wants regs change October 1, 2002 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Port of Vancouver is calling on the provincial government to introduce legislative changes that will make the port more competitive with its U.S. counterparts."We're at a pivotal...
Transportation Drake on the grow again (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 VERNON BRIDGE, P.E.I. - Drake Truck Bodies has expanded its manufacturing facility to 23,000-square feet, which will increase the production capacity by 300-400 per cent.There are now three more servi...
Transportation Pete, Cummins offer extended EGR coverage (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 DENTON, Tex. - With the Oct. 1, deadline on diesel engine emissions just around the corner, there are still a number of concerns plaguing fleets, not the least of which is reliability.To help alleviat...
Transportation U.S. issues final rule on PBBTs October 1, 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule to establish pass/fail criteria for use with performance-based brake testers (PBBTs).The devices, whi...
Transportation Niche Hauling: Alberta fleet links with railway October 1, 2002 GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - The trucking industry and the railways often seem to be at odds with each other, however, a partnership forged between companies on both sides of the fence aims to break down t...