Transportation Bronco tells province to buck off April 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary Mayor, Dave Bronconnier, affectionately dubbed Mayor Bronco by the locals delivered a stirring message as the keynote speaker at Reality Check 2002.Bronconnier addressed the a...
Transportation Yes, I do care about softwood thanks for asking April 1, 2002 Over the past several years, my name and number have been added to just about every focus group database in existence.I've always had a keen interest in marketing, and I enjoy being paid $50 to $75 to...
Transportation Sasquatch Hwy. revisited April 1, 2002 MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - A local MLA is pushing for the paving of a gravel logging road from Maple Ridge to Pemberton to provide a second option for travel to Whistler. MLA Ken Stewart drove part of the ro...
Transportation Brahma rewards top lumpers April 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Brahma Lumper Services held its first annual employee awards banquet Feb. 16 to recognize the crew carrying it into the winner's circle.The Calgary-based lumper service has continued ...
Transportation The strongest link April 1, 2002 WINDSOR, Ont. - Three new border crossing proposals are vying to be the next link at the Windsor-Detroit gateway - the busiest commercial border crossing in the world.Handling 12.5 per cent or $125 mi...
Transportation The principles of professionalism April 1, 2002 Last month I expounded on what I viewed as a particular problem among Canadian truck drivers, namely tailgating. In the midst of complaining about the lack of proper driving skills I eluded to the nee...
Transportation Angels aren’t always just in heaven April 1, 2002 CALEDONIA, Ont. - It was just another day for driving instructor Ken Curley and his student Morley Johnson as they cruised down Hwy. 54 headed towards Brantford in a 1991 Western Star day cab with a 4...
Transportation Cdn-U.S. border traffic dips for first time in decades April 1, 2002 BRANTFORD, Ont. - For the first time in years, the number of trucks crossing the border declined in 2001 over the levels in the previous year.Even though total traffic declined, Canadian truckers keep...
Transportation March April 1, 2002 Mar. 18-19 - the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association hosts its 86th annual general meeting, Transpo 2002 trade show and the Technology in Motion Conference at the International Center in To...
Transportation A new Phoenix rising April 1, 2002 PHOENIX, Ariz. - Freightliner has unveiled its ticket to keeping fleets flying in true business class style without paying outrageous fares for customized specs and service.Almost 11 years ago Freight...
Transportation Take-offs, eh April 1, 2002 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - When it comes to spec'ing a power take-off unit (PTO) there are literally tens of thousands of choices - each one critical to your unit's long-term profitability.In fact, the numbe...
Transportation ID cards coming for transport workers April 1, 2002 The U.S. Department of Transportation has established a Credentialing Direct Action Group to develop recommendations for a national transportation worker identification card to be used throughout the ...
Transportation Keep up the good work April 1, 2002 Dear editor,In your February 2002 issue of Truck News we were very pleased to read the great article on "Trailers to woo visitors to southern Ontario," on page 29.It is a positive image of the emergin...
Transportation Give us some respect, please April 1, 2002 Dear editor,I saw Truck West for the first time when I picked up your last issue about truckers and the attitude people have towards them.We have been a trucking family for years and it sure is sad to...
Transportation Products (April 01, 2002) April 1, 2002 KBi / Kold-Ban International, Ltd., announced the introduction of the KAPower and KrankingKART super-capacitors. KBi's super-capacitors utilize technology adapted to meet the demanding engine needs of...