Transportation

Deal for Ayr Volvo facility finally done (May 01, 2002)

AYR, Ont. - After two years, seven months and several headaches, Scott Lawson has the keys to the door and is the new dealer principal of the 38,000 sq.-ft. Volvo dealership here."It's been a long bat...

A renewed feel of Canadiana

As I write this month's column the National Hockey League's regular season has just wrapped up and I can't help but feel a little excited about the chances of the Canadian teams moving into the second...

Speeds on the 400s staying put

QUEEN'S PARK, Ont. - Ontario's Tories have no plans to raise speed limits on 400-series highways, in spite of a recently released study suggesting doing so might make roads safer."Our own research sug...

N.S. will continue port agreement

SHEET HARBOUR, N.S. - Nova Scotia has quietly renewed a controversial contract with North Atlantic Marine Terminals to manage Sheet Harbour's port, despite their inability to boost business there.East...

Milking that same old cash cow

HALIFAX, N.S. - Even though Christmas has long since passed, Nova Scotia drivers are getting a few gifts from the government. The problem is, the gifts are non-refundable as they come in the form of w...

Class action initiated for truckers

SUMMERLAND, B.C. - Truckers who are sick of being able to claim $45 per day less than government workers for meal allowances now have a chance to take a stand.A class-action lawsuit has been launched ...

Opinion: Going hog wild

I'm a firm believer trucking is one of the most demanding and challenging professions out there today.The landscape of the industry is constantly changing, thanks to new technology, always evolving re...

AMTA, LTANA team up to represent livestock haulers

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has formed a livestock committee to work closely with the Livestock Transport Association of North America (LTANA) in representing an...

Has OPSEU changed the biz forever?

The engines are coming! The engines are coming!While I am in no way meaning this as a warning to the industry, it seems many fleets - across North America - are hearing this rallying cry of late. From...

K-town truck club re-invents itself

KINGSTON, Ont. - If its first meeting following a shift towards education is any indication, the Kingston Centennial Transportation Club (KCTC) certainly seems to be heading down the right road.More t...

N.W.T. gets a lift on federal SHIP

YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories has received its share of the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program funding, but it's a paltry figure compared to what the provinces have received.Th...

Help for forestry workers is coming says de Jong

VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. forests minister says help is on the way for those who have lost their jobs due to the U.S.-imposed softwood duties, but there's no word yet if truckers will receive aid.Mike...

Meal deduction boost is coming (May 01, 2002)

OTTAWA, Ont. - According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) is about to increase the daily receipt-free meal allowance for drivers. A court case in Winnipe...

Confederation Bridge soon to go electronic

CAPE JOURIMAIN, N.B. - Confederation Bridge Management has received the go-ahead from Transport Canada to install an electronic tolling system at the fixed link to automatically levy its user fees.Joh...

Mats: International’s six man crew cab

International is making a six-man crew cab available on its 4000 and 7000 Series models.All crew cabs are designed with a one-piece roof section for strength, and equipped with 41 inches of front-to-b...