Features

Vision 2030

Predicting the shape of the future is an imperfect science, littered with predictions so off the mark they are laughable. Consider the famous assertion back in 1899 by Charles Duell from the US patent office that, "Everything that can be...

Exhausting Experience

The transition to engines meeting 2007 emission standards was expected to be relatively trouble-free when compared to the early days of Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Yes, the 2007 standards introduced the industry to Diesel Particulate Filters...

It’s Electrifying

Discussions about the latest round of emissions regulations have tended to focus on the debate over the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), but several changes to vehicle electrical systems are also coming along for the ride.This year, the...

Merger Men

Following the announced merger of Warren Transport and D.D. Transport, contributing editor James Menzies caught up with theprincipals of the newly-formed Atlantica Diversified Transportation Systems. Warren's Vaughn Sturgeon will serve as...

Inside the Numbers (March 01, 2010)

7.8% That’s how much base rates for ground transportation (excluding fuel surcharges) fell between December 2008 and December 2009, according to the Canadian General Freight Index. Average fuel surcharges plummeted…

Giving Back

LANGLEY, B.C. - The owner of a Langley-based trucking company has come up with a creative way to help people who fall through society's cracks under normal circumstances.

Transporting the Torch!

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Few people reach the brass ring of Olympic success, but the Olympic Torch Relay is giving thousands of Canadians a chance to live the dream vicariously. And Canada's transportation i...

How Not To Go Out Of Business

I think every business manager should have to take a course on going out of business with dignity. We've seen many examples of companies going under through this recession. Some have done it the right...

What’s The Future Of Trucking?

Has the recession permanently changed the way we do business? It was one of many questions posed to a large panel of trucking executives at the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) convention but...

Did You Know? (February 01, 2010)

What's it take for a shipper to change his modal selections? In a business atmosphere where shippers are becoming less and less attached to moving their goods by a specific mode, this is a critical qu...

Behind The Headlines (February 01, 2010)

Truck News editor James Menzies has launched a new biweekly industry newsletter designed to provide commentary and analysis on the the news, equipment, management, maintenance and community issues you...

CFMS Announces Full Agenda For 2010 Event

TORONTO, Ont. - The Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) is back again this year at a new venue with a full agenda. The 47th instalment of the annual conference, geared towards Canada's fleet mai...

Truck World Announces Seminar Line-Up

TORONTO, Ont. - Truck World organizers have released program details for the show, to be held Apr. 15-17 at the International Centre in Toronto. On Apr. 15, a seminar will be held on 'Meeting the Mode...

Confederation Bridge Closure Sparks Calls For Nearby Truck Stop

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - A recent 52-hour closure of the Confederation Bridge has the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association asking for a major truck stop to be built nearby.

LCVs One Step Closer To Harmonization

HALIFAX, N.S. - Nova Scotia has eliminated a controversial requirement for high-mounted lights on the trailers of long combination vehicles (LCVs).