Transportation US Truckers Back Higher Fuel Taxes September 1, 2009 ARLINGTON, Va. - It may seem peculiar, a trucking industry lobby group lobbying for higher fuel taxes, but that's exactly what's happening in the US. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently ...
Transportation Correction: (September 01, 2009) September 1, 2009 In the May 21 episode of Transportation Matters, we presented the results of Energotest 2008, a series of trials which allow manufacturers to test their products for fuel efficiency. In the report, we...
Transportation TANS Raises More Than $11K For Local Charities September 1, 2009 TRURO, N. S. - The Truckers Association of Nova Scotia (TANS) and its associated trades members dug deep to raise more than $11,000 for local charities.
Transportation Fatigue Program Moves Forward September 1, 2009 MONTREAL, Que. - Provincial investigators in Quebec and Alberta, Transport Canada and agencies in the US recently completed a long-term pilot project on fatigue management.
Transportation David Virgoe Golf Tourney Slated For Aug. 29 September 1, 2009 GILFORD, Ont. - The third annual David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction will take place on Aug. 29 at the Harbourview Golf & Country Club in Gilford, Ont.
Transportation Trucking Escapes WSIB Rate Hikes September 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has released its preliminary rates for 2010, giving employers advance notice of what they can expect to be paying in premiums next year...
Weather Cooperates (Mostly) For Racers, Showgoers At Earl Hardy Trucking Big Rig Nationals preview image Transportation Weather Cooperates (Mostly) For Racers, Showgoers At Earl Hardy Trucking Big Rig Nationals September 1, 2009 GRAND BEND, Ont. - Gray skies parted early on July 11, allowing drivers at the Earl Hardy Trucking Big Rig Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex to test their mettle on the quarter-mile drag strip.
Transportation Ontario Fleets More Optimistic September 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Ontario carriers are beginning to express some optimism heading into the third quarter, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Business Pulse e-Survey.
Transportation Trucking For Wishes Breaks $100K Mark September 1, 2009 LONDON, Ont. - Despite the trials and tribulations the trucking industry is facing, its people are still digging into their collective pockets to help children who are facing far greater challenges in...
Transportation Hybrids Are Happenin’ September 1, 2009 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Hybrid commercial vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept, but a "mature, robust" technology, Andy Douglas Kenworth's national sales manager for specialty markets told ...
Reducing Stress On The Road May Be Music To Your Ears preview image Transportation Reducing Stress On The Road May Be Music To Your Ears September 1, 2009 There's something special about driving along on a hot summer day with the open road ahead and the radio playing some special tunes. Music can affect how you feel about your day.
At Your Command preview image Transportation At Your Command September 1, 2009 BURLINGTON, Ont. - Much like garage door openers and automatic car windows have become the norm, Jim Webb, business development manager with Whiting is anticipating that his company's CommandLIFT remo...
Quick Truck Lube preview image Transportation Quick Truck Lube September 1, 2009 NEW LUBE: Quick Truck Lube hosted its fourth annual BBQ at its Ayr, Ont. location July 31, inviting vendors, staff and customers to enjoy an afternoon of burgers in the sun. But BBQ and beverages were...
Transportation New Products (September 01, 2009) September 1, 2009 Components Dana is promising to improve fuel mileage, reduce maintenance costs and increase driver comfort with its new line of single-drive axles for medium-duty trucks. The Spicer S140 series…
Transportation Navistar Announces 2010 Pricing For International Trucks September 1, 2009 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar announced pricing for its EPA2010-compliant engines during a recent conference call with the trade press.
