Transportation Top fleet graphics awarded by PMTC August 1, 2010 KING CITY, Ont. - It's the most colourful awards program in the industry and it attracts entries from both private and for-hire fleets. The most visually stunning fleet graphics were awarded for the 2...
Transportation The New West August 1, 2010 REGINA, Sask. -A "New West Partnership" between the three westernmost provinces announced in May could be a gigantic step forward for the trucking industry.
Transportation Don’t forget the little guys (August 01, 2010) August 1, 2010 The relevance of the smaller trucking associations has never been more important than it is today. The large carrier associations and special interest groups currently dominate the national safety cod...
Transportation Looking back at my first involvement with trucking August 1, 2010 The next time you travel the DVP, check out the old Toronto brickyard located just northwest of the Bayview/Bloor cutoff.
Transportation people August 1, 2010 Bill Gagnon of Big Freight Systems has been named the Manitoba Trucking Association/Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year.
Transportation TSQ (August 01, 2010) August 1, 2010 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. -Just when you thought driving a truck in Canada couldn't get any more expensive (thank you very much, HST), a Toronto-based movement is suggesting that tolls need to be introduced o...
Transportation AMTA’s annual conference sees changes ahead July 1, 2010 BANFF, Alta. - Take a gorgeous mountain setting, add nearly 180 participants, sprinkle liberally with information sessions, awards, networking and fine food, and you have the 2010 Alberta Motor Transp...
Transportation Alberta offers rebates for fuel-saving equipment July 1, 2010 CALGARY, Alta. - Alberta is the latest province to provide rebates for truckers who invest in fuel-saving technologies. The province has made $2 million available in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas...
Transportation B.C. fleet joins fight against tuition cap July 1, 2010 VANCOUVER, B.C. - A B.C. fleet has spoken out in support of driver training school Mountain Transport Institute's attempts to have the provincial government remove a $4,000 funding cap for entry-level...
Transportation Saskatchewan boosts B-train weights July 1, 2010 REGINA, Sask. - Saskatchewan has harmonized its B-train weight allowances with Alberta and B.C. to improve the flow of goods across western Canada. An amendment to the Vehicle Weight and Dimension Reg...
Transportation No need to idle July 1, 2010 WINNIPEG, Man. - A study by FPInnovations-Feric in partnership with Bison Transport has confirmed that it's not necessary to idle a diesel engine to warm it up.
Health & Safety BEWARE the high-risk driver, Markel warns July 1, 2010 BANFF, Alta. - Trucking companies have at least a one in three chance of interviewing a high-risk driver every time they look for new talent.
Transportation Deputy minister promises money for roads, new tech inspections July 1, 2010 BANFF, Alta. - The challenging economy may have put a damper on many businesses' expansion plans, but for the Alberta government it's full steam ahead for Transportation's 2010 schedule.
Transportation REGINA July 1, 2010 REGINA, Sask. - Things are heating up on the prairies when it comes to intermodal transportation hubs, and that could mean many jobs and opportunities over the next few years.