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Fifteen Years And Counting

Here we go again. The Obama administration has caved in to pressure from special interest groups and has agreed to re-open the rulemaking process on Hours-of- Service. When I first heard the news, my ...

UltraShift Plus Tackles Ultra-Heavy Loads

WINNIPEG, Man. - Automated mechanical transmissions (AMTs) have had some trouble gaining traction in the North American trucking industry for a couple of reasons. For one, many professional drivers fi...

Bison Transport Develops GHG Calculator To Promote LCV Benefits

WINNIPEG, Man. - Bison Transport has developed an online greenhouse gas emissions calculator so customers can measure the benefits of using long combination vehicles (LCVs).

New Dos

It seems cooler heads have prevailed in Yanke Group's fight against breast cancer. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, top Yanke executives had their heads shaved after the company's ...

Bruce R. Smith Files For Creditor Protection

SIMCOE, Ont. - On Oct. 9 Bruce R. Smith filed for protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The company filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which w...

Caravan Logistics Helps Provide Happy Thanksgiving

HAMILTON, Ont. - Caravan Logistics has partnered with Feed The Children Canada (FTC Canada) to provide food for 1,500 needy Hamilton-area families.

Huron Services Group Turns 40

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Huron Services Group, an Ontario-based company specializing in logistics personnel and services, is celebrating its 40th year in business.

Freightliner Updates Coronado Highway Tractor

PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner has introduced a new version of its flagship Coronado classic-styled highway tractor. The updated version of the truck was unveiled at the Chrome Shop Mafia headquarters ...

New Products (December 01, 2009)

Components Flo Components has introduced an automatic lube system with remote notification for fleet applications. The company’s P203 RemoteLinc pump is now offered as part of its automatic lubrication…

CBs Should Never Be Banned

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Banning Handheld CBs Is Bad Idea

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Smoking Fine Just A Cash Grab

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It’s In Your Interest: Take Care, Get Help When Deducting Loan Expenses

For many owner/operators this past year has meant not only less revenue but more debt -not the kind of load you want to haul around. But if you signed new loan agreements or refinanced existing ones, ...

Well-Planned Incentives Will Deliver Rewards To Everyone Involved

There is one simple fact that explains why a well-structured incentive program can help to meet so many different goals: Everybody likes to be recognized for a job well done.

Harbour International Opens New Facility

LANGLEY, B.C. - Harbour International opened the doors to its new location at 19880-96th Ave. last month, after a $2 million investment into the facility. The dealership says it's now poised to serve ...