Transportation International unveils its new 8500 tractor for regional hauling May 1, 2001 International Truck and Engine Corporation has unveiled its new 8500 regional haul tractor, equipped with an International HT 530 Engine. The company is now taking orders towards production for the 80...
Transportation No need for apologies May 1, 2001 It's not often that I find myself strongly disagreeing with my colleague at our sister publication, Truck News. In fact, this is the first occasion I can recall in some time. But John Curran's recent ...
Transportation Grote’s 100-candle birthday party May 1, 2001 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Light and wiring-system maker Grote Industries is marking 100 years as a successfully run, family business."That's an accomplishment not many other companies can claim," says preside...
Transportation ArvinMeritor eyes vocational market May 1, 2001 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor is adding a second trailer air suspension system to its product line, a single axle/fabricated design for specialized vocational trailers.The new suspension system, call...
Transportation Cat joins war against cancer May 1, 2001 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Caterpillar has teamed up with country rockers, the Bellamy Brothers, to join the fight against cancer.Caterpillar made a $1,000 contribution on behalf of the Bellamy Brothers, to th...
Transportation Tech truck v3.0 May 1, 2001 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - For the third consecutive year, Kenworth is showcasing a new T2000 high-tech Truck here at the annual Mid-America Trucking Show."Our latest high-tech concept vehicle focuses on techn...
Welcome to Calgary preview image Transportation Welcome to Calgary May 1, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. - Volvo Trucks Canada held a VHD Night Mar. 24, to officially launch their new line of vocational heavy-duty trucks in Calgary.As part of the launch festivities, City of Calgary employe...
Transportation Class 1 credibility May 1, 2001 Dear Editor,Two years ago, I obtained my tractor-trailer AZ Class 1 licence from one of the two popular driving schools in my home province of New Brunswick.However, I am confused when I hear Canada h...
Transportation Garden City mess May 1, 2001 Dear Editor,With regards to trucknews.com's story, Repairs coming to Garden City Skyway, I'd like to add that poor planning has narrowed the lanes to little over one lane during daylight hours.This cr...
Transportation Work resumes at Volvo dealer May 1, 2001 WATERLOO, Ont. - Volvo Trucks of Waterloo had its share of headaches in trying to open a facility at Hwy.s 401 and 97, but construction is now set to resume after the building collapsed in 1999."It's ...
Transportation Four governments to solve Windsor-Detroit border woes May 1, 2001 Four levels of government are working together to solve the congestion at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing.Canada, the U.S., Ontario and Michigan have announced a call for expressions of interest t...
Transportation Call for Transport Week Awards May 1, 2001 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Ontario Trucking Association, in cooperation with several other organizations, will be holding an awards breakfast on May 30, as part of National Transportation Week.The event,...
Higher learning: Ontario school fights to boost the norm preview image Transportation Higher learning: Ontario school fights to boost the norm May 1, 2001 ALFRED, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Academy isn't a new player in the arena of truck driver training, however, it is taking steps to move out of relative obscurity and gain the respect it deserves.Ba...
Transportation Mid-America Report May 1, 2001 Kenworth has chosen Truck-Lite's new 7-inch round, complex reflector headlamp to become standard on the Kenworth T2000 model. The Truck-Lite headlamp features a complex optical system, the company say...
Highland bought preview image Transportation Highland bought May 1, 2001 MARKHAM, Ont. - A group of Highland Transport executives have joined with TriWest Capital Partners of Calgary to buy out the Markham-based fleet from Westminster Holdings."This is just a great opportu...
