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Marine Atlantic now accepting commercial truck reservations

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. - On Feb. 22, Marine Atlantic began accepting reservations for trucks sailing on any of its vessels in a move it hopes will clear up backlogs and provide more reliable service for tr...

APTA hoping for speedy resolution to bridge woes

DIEPPE, N.B. - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has underlined the importance of the Saint John Harbour Bridge to the industry as repairs to the 40-year-old structure remain in limbo with i...

Eastbound Salisbury scales get WIM system

SALISBURY, N.B. -The New Brunswick Climate Action Fund (NBCAF) has funded the installation of a weigh-in-motion system at the eastbound Salisbury scales, which will weigh transport trucks at highway speeds. The $500,000 investment will reduce...

Tales of trucking industry’s struggles hit the big (computer) screen

MONTREAL, Que. - At first glance, the National Film Board (NFB) has produced a story consisting of five short films, or episodes, about how this recession has affected the trucking industry, and put t...

Correction: (April 01, 2010)

In the article Highway Ambassadors Roll On in the March, 2010 issue of Truck News, the name of the Ambassadeur de la Route on the 2007-2009 team we interviewed was misspelled. It is spelled Vincent Na...

Keeping an open mind about potential of electronic on-board recorders

I've always had difficulty with the hours-of-service (HoS) rules. I have a good understanding of the rules and can log as creatively as the next person.

EOBRs? Let’s fix what’s really broken

After close to a decade of dithering about black boxes, regulators are finally looking seriously at developing a national standard to mandate the use of EOBRs in commercial vehicles. In the spring of ...

EI Benefits: Six questions self-employed people should ask

Being your own boss has many benefits, but access to Canada's federal Employment Insurance plan isn't among them. If you're self-employed and want to take time off to care for an ailing parent or new ...

Grading the EPA07 engines

TAMPA, Fla. - The transition to engines meeting 2007 emissions standards was expected to be relatively trouble-free when compared to the early days of Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Yes, the 2007 standard...

Blowing a fuse over AMPS?

Remember way back in 2002, when the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) introduced the Administrative Monetary Penalty System or AMPS as it has become affectionately known?

New venue, format announced for PMTC conference

The best fleet operators never stop seeking opportunities to meet with industry peers to discuss new ideas for improving their fleet productivity and learn from expert speakers on important topics. Th...

As summer nears, remember to stay well-hydrated

As spring approaches and the weather begins to warm up, our body is required to sweat more in order to maintain its core body temperature. Thus, physical exertion during the summer months can cause se...

Due diligence begins with the application form

Economic conditions seem to influence hiring practices in more ways than one. Business volumes will always dictate whether a driver's seat needs to be filled, and due diligence should not take a back ...

Getting good on grades

MONTREAL, Que. - Life is full of ups and downs. Transmission makers have noticed it and now offer automated or automatic transmissions that have a "grade-sensing" feature, allowing for better vehicle ...

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The next time you're online you owe it to yourself to check out our new features on www.Trucknews.com. It seems that almost weekly we are introducing something new and the last few months have been no...