Transportation

Spins a web, any size

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kinedyne has introduced Rhino Web, a new, highly durable abrasion resistant webbing for cargo con...

Aboriginals block northern highway (September 01, 2001)

GERALDTON, Ont. - About 100 aboriginal demonstrators detoured truckers and travellers past boarded-up homes on a Northern Ontario reserve after the band blocked the Trans-Canada Highway Aug. 10.Member...

Rock dawgs

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Mack's new Granite vocational models are probably the company's most unMacklike construction trucks ever built - roomy, quiet, comfortable, smooth riding - yet almost certainly as ru...

Got milk

INVERARY, Ont. - In many parts of the country, the plight of the trucking industry is indelibly linked to the rise and fall of the local farming community.Nowhere is this more true than in the dairy h...

It’s one step forward, and two more back

With over 70 per cent of Canada/U.S. trade moving by truck - much of it time-sensitive components and parts - an efficient border is an industry priority.The Canadian Trucking Alliance has been a stro...

Truckers mourn death of pioneer

The Canadian trucking industry lost one of its family members recently. Norman A. Plummer, 52, died after a courageous fight with cancer.Plummer was a long-time industry leader and innovator. He was t...

The feds will never pull my strings

Recently, there has been a somewhat subtle discussion going on about a new so-called "truckers' association."This is the group taking life from the dreams of Bill Wellman of the National Truckers Asso...

Plan ahead to cross Niagara bridges

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Aug. 4 and 5 crossings at the Niagara Regional International Bridges were a huge success thanks to fleets and truckers heeding advice to plan ahead.With that in mind, the Peace B...

Arrow Truck teams with TIP to sell trailers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Arrow Truck Sales Inc. and Transport International Pool (TIP) have signed a consignment agreement that enables Arrow to assist TIP in selling their trailer equipment.Arrow will be a...

Maximizing efficiency in your fuel system

Last month we looked at how vegetable fibre works in your body to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases-diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. This month we'll look at how fruit and grain fib...

CN workers protest boss

WINNIPEG, Man. - Canadian National (CN) Railway president, Paul Tellier, visited Winnipeg yesterday where he was met by an angry mob of railway workers.About 70 employees were on hand to protest worki...

Laidlaw Inc. confirms new financing (September 01, 2001)

BURLINGTON, Ont. - Laidlaw Inc. confirms it has completed final documentation required to establish a $200 million financing plan.The deal, including a $100 million letter of credit, is being provided...

TTSAO links with online recruiter

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has signed an agreement with Link Logistics to promote www.driverlink.com.TTSAO grads will be registered into the driverli...

Clarke reports first quarter

TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian provider of freight transportation and logistics services, Clarke Inc., has announced results for its first fiscal quarter ending June 30.Revenue increased 26 per cent, which ...

Truck’s curse foils would-be safe crackers

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Trucker Scott Brick is wondering when his luck will change, after his five-ton truck was stolen and used to break into a movie theatre. And no, it wasn't a drive-in.After a fir...