Transportation Kenora jumps on softwood issue (June 01, 2002) June 1, 2002 KENORA, Ont. - Kenora council is sending a clear message to the federal government to fight the U.S. on the softwood tariffs imposed several months ago.The first statement: "Whereas the American tarif...
Transportation Study highlights Western needs June 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Although still in its early stages, the Canada West Foundation's research study, called Building the New West, is already yielding some interesting insight on the importance of freigh...
Transportation It’s show time once again June 1, 2002 Every year at this time, the organizers of the various truck shows across the country are in high gear.They have their respective venues reserved, hotel rooms booked and are crossing their fingers in ...
Transportation Law and Waiver reform still tough to flag down June 1, 2002 It has been necessary from time to time to provide updates on the status of U.S. Immigration waivers.The changes surrounding this topic have been caused by the failure of the U.S. Immigration and Natu...
Transportation New Products (June 01, 2002) June 1, 2002 J.J. Keller and Associates Inc. has developed a new online service that allows users to control a wide variety of transportation management functions, from their desktop. Keller's Driver Management On...
Transportation Cat says 10/02 engines will not change June 1, 2002 MOSSVILLE, Ill. - Truck owners will continue to be able to purchase Cat Clean Power heavy-duty and mid-range engines in the most popular ratings after the October emissions deadline.While ACERT-equipp...
Transportation Trucknews.com initiates new email news service (June 01, 2002) June 1, 2002 DON MILLS, Ont. - The trucking industry's leading information-based Web site, trucknews.com, has launched the first phase of its new weekly email bulletin service known as At Your Personal Request.Rea...
Transportation MTO slowly getting back up to speed June 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - In the wake of the eight week Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) strike the Ministry of Transportation is making some special exceptions to keep truckers moving.The provin...
Transportation People (June 01, 2002) June 1, 2002 Mack Trucks has made several personnel changes within its Canadian operations, including appointing a new regional vice-president, Canada. John McQuade will take over the role, overseeing Mack Canada ...
Transportation Nfld. readies for big work season June 1, 2002 PINSENT'S ARM, Nfld. - A significant amount of road work will be carried out in Labrador this year in addition to $17 million worth of construction on the Trans Labrador Highway (TLH) to complete Phas...
Transportation Manitoba doles out more roads cash June 1, 2002 WINNIPEG, Man. - Manitoba released its 2002 budget at the end of April, only after being assured the feds will cover the majority of a nearly $500 million overage.With that in mind, the provincial gov...
Transportation Should governments be allowed to balance the budget by milking industry? June 1, 2002 TRURO HEIGHTS, N.S. - Recently the Nova Scotia government released, what they call, "a balanced budget."Of course changes to fees totaling $17.8 million have helped along the way when trying to reach ...
Transportation My media relations blueprint June 1, 2002 Why every paper in Canada doesn't employ a transportation writer, I have no idea. Given the size of our biz and the key role we play in the economy, it would seem like a justifiable expense.Until it h...
Transportation Politicians form border-crossing alliance (June 01, 2002) June 1, 2002 SAINT JOHN, N.B. - A group of stakeholders trying to ensure a new crossing at the St. Stephen-Calais portal have adopted a name, the Maine-New Brunswick Trade Corridor Committee.The 20-member group, l...
Transportation Incentives: Truck lottery promotes safety June 1, 2002 SASKATOON, Sask. - When owner/operator Jeff Chartrand received a phone call from company president Donna Goertzen, his first thought was, "What did I do to get her to call me?"A few seconds later he u...