Transportation

Paint and pride

FERGUS, Ont. - Despite the suspect weather, an annual rite of summer closed out the month of July as it has for several years running.The Fergus Truck Show made its 2002 appearance on the industry's r...

Byrd doesn’t fly: WTO

GENEVA, Switzerland - Still smarting after a rap from the World Trade Organization (WTO), the U.S. says it will appeal a ruling against the so-called "Byrd Amendment."The U.S. law in question gives Am...

Anchor-like economy

TORONTO, Ont. - Are you feeling down lately? Not enough money or no time to enjoy it even if you have it? Think maybe you're doing something wrong? What about those around you, how are they faring?Wel...

Costs keep going up while rates lag behind

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. - It's not easy getting a Canadian over-the-road trucker to go on the record about pay rates. Most would be out of a job if their employers read what they really thought about the...

Quebec truckers tickled with government’s work

MONTREAL, Que. - A new rig and a good route work wonders for a trucker's mood, or at least that's the key to happiness in Quebec.Sylvain Pepin has been an owner/operator for about a year now but has s...

Freightliner rolls out new M2s (September 01, 2002)

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. - Five months ago, when Freightliner introduced the world to the next generation Business Class design of the M2, it was a forgone conclusion more models would soon hit the street fr...

Wittke continues to shine (September 01, 2002)

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Among the firms honored recently by International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew is truck builder Wittke Waste Equipment.The Alberta-based manufacturer of refuse haulers is now ...

Detroit fumes over untrue allegations

DETROIT, Mich. - Detroit Diesel says, contrary to reports in other media sources, its post-October Series 60 engines will meet the coming emissions standards.The company says its products and technolo...

People (September 01, 2002)

Allison Transmission has announced the appointment of Nick Finamore as account manager for Central Ontario. Finamore was with Harper Detroit Diesel Allison prior to the recent employment change. He wi...

ITS enjoys higher attendance levels

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Attendance was up at this year's International Trucking Show (ITS) held in Las Vegas from June 27-29.There were 14.25 per cent more truck operators registered at this year's show, wi...

A/C leak detector lawsuit in works Transcraft opens four more doors

WESTBURY, N.Y. - Tracer Products announced they have filed a lawsuit against UView Ultraviolet Systems, Inc. for patent infringement of its Tracerline Tracer-Stick dye capsules for refrigerant leaks.T...

What qualities do you think make for a good truck driver?

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Of course, there are plenty of truck drivers all over North America, but there are those who go well above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to being masters of the craft.T...

CVOR holders can now get accidents reviewed (September 01, 2002)

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) holders now have the opportunity to review whether collisions on Ontario roadways were preventable or non-preventable.Thanks to a ...

Pete inks new Quebec dealer (September 01, 2002)

QUEBEC CITY, Que. - TransDiff Peterbilt de Quebec, located just outside of the provincial capital, is the newest full-service dealership to join Peterbilt's North American dealer network.TransDiff Pet...

Quinte club hosts a day on the links (September 01, 2002)

QUINTE WEST, Ont. - The Quinte Industrial and Transportation Club will host its annual best ball golf tourney on Sept. 10.The event, slated for CFB Trenton Golf Club, is sure to fill up fast. To get m...