Transportation Kenworth Opens New Parts And Service Facility In Nfld. December 1, 2009 MOUNT PEARL, Nfld. - Kenworth of Newfoundland has opened a new parts and service facility in the southwest part of Mount Pearl, just off Harbour Arterial Rd.
Transportation Volvo, Mack To Merge N.A. Truck Operations December 1, 2009 GREENSBORO, N.C. - Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are merging into a single organization. The new company, called North American Trucks (NAT), will be lead by Dennis Slagle, current presid...
Transportation Britannia Adds New Mobile Unit December 1, 2009 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Britannia Trailer Services has announced it is expanding its coverage into the Hamilton and Niagara regions.
Owner/Operator Takes Delivery Of First Harley-Davidson-Inspired LoneStar preview image Transportation Owner/Operator Takes Delivery Of First Harley-Davidson-Inspired LoneStar December 1, 2009 MILWAUKEE, Wis. - It's no surprise that the very first professional driver to take delivery of an International LoneStar Harley- Davidson Special Edition tractor is a motorcycle enthusiast.
Transportation People (December 01, 2009) December 1, 2009 Paul Harper has assumed the role of dealer principal of Harper Truck Centres, replacing former dealer principal John Nelligan, the company has announced. Harper already served as co-president of the c...
Transportation OTA Stalwart Bud Barr Passes Away December 1, 2009 COBOURG, Ont. - Trucking industry veteran and long-time Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) stalwart Bud Barr passed away Oct. 15.
Hands On Trucking – Part 4 preview image Transportation Hands On Trucking – Part 4 December 1, 2009 The Story So Far...
It Was A Tough Year, But Celebrate Small Victories When You Can preview image Transportation It Was A Tough Year, But Celebrate Small Victories When You Can December 1, 2009 There's no sugar coating it, 2009 has been a tough year. But when times are tough, it's even more important to celebrate hard-earned victories.
Should Drivers Be Allowed To Smoke In Their Trucks? preview image Transportation Should Drivers Be Allowed To Smoke In Their Trucks? December 1, 2009 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - An Ontario truck driver gained mainstream media attention in early October after a police officer fined him for smoking in his cab -an apparent affront to the province's Smoke Free...
Transportation Alberta, Saskatchewan Ink Historic Pact December 1, 2009 CALGARY, Alta. - A Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta has the potential to bring about smoother sailing on the two provinces' highways, adding efficiency a...
Transportation Non-RTAC Backtrack December 1, 2009 CALGARY, Alta. - Truck West has learned the province of Alberta has promised the trucking industry it will "defer weight restrictions" on non-RTAC trailers "indefinitely."
Transportation Finally, Some Good News December 1, 2009 This being the final issue in a very tough year, I wanted to end things on an optimistic note. I've written much in recent months about all the negatives facing our industry. But I am also now hearing...
Transportation Ontario Changes Gears, Will Allow Auto Transmissions For Sr. Driver Road Tests December 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has quietly approved the use of automatic transmissions for senior drivers who must annually renew their A/Z licence after the age of 65.
Transportation Economy Caps List Of Top Trucking Industry Issues December 1, 2009 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A US research group has released its list of the top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry, with the economy -not surprisingly - coming in at number one.
Transportation 18 Wheels Of Christmas Gets Rolling December 1, 2009 CALGARY, Alta. - The 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign is rolling again, hoping to collect a record amount of food from the transportation industry for Western Canadian food banks.
