Transportation B. C. Backs Off Threats To ‘Jail’ Trucks March 1, 2009 VICTORIA, B. C. - After initially coming out in favour of a "jail" for unsafe trucks, B. C. Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon has now nixed the idea, according to a recent story in the Vancouver...
Canadians Know Snow, Eh? preview image Transportation Canadians Know Snow, Eh? March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Canadians are no strangers to snow and ice. And like most drivers in this country, I've pulled my share of trailers with piles of snow on the roof. It's actually quite magical watching...
New Touchless Truck Wash In Ontario preview image Transportation New Touchless Truck Wash In Ontario March 1, 2009 BRADFORD, Ont. - A new touchless truck wash for big rigs has opened in Bradford.
Deal Or No Deal? preview image Transportation Deal Or No Deal? March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - At this time last year, the soaring value of the Canadian dollar was making the purchase of a new truck an attractive proposition.
People (March 01, 2009) preview image Transportation People (March 01, 2009) March 1, 2009 With great sadness we report that John Van Lubeek passed away on Jan. 29, at Headwaters Hospital in Orangeville, Ont. after a brave fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). His wife Lisa and daughters C...
Transportation B. C. Forest Cops Enforcing Logging Road Speed March 1, 2009 VANCOUVER, B. C. - Radarequipped forest cops have started patrolling the province's logging roads in a new push by the provincial government to end deaths and injuries in logging.
Transportation GE Brings Telematics Solution To The Canadian Fleet Market March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - GE Capital Solutions has expanded its telematics services to the Canadian market. The company says its award-winning telematics solution offers more than just asset tracking, focusing ...
Transportation Livestock Haulers Face Similar Issues Involving Cleanout Facilities March 1, 2009 CALGARY, Alta. - Cleanout of livestock trucks -especially in the winter time -is a challenge for the trucking industry, according to Peggy Strankman, manager of environmental affairs with the Canadian...
Transportation Telus Launches New BlackBerry Smartphone March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Telus has launched the new BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone, featuring support for the Direct Connect Push To Talk service - a popular feature for truck drivers on the go.
Transportation Canadian APU Maker RigMaster Shuts Down March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian auxiliary power unit (APU) manufacturer RigMaster Power has shut its doors.
Transportation Limiters: It’s Now The Law March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Educational enforcement in Ontario and Quebec for the newly passed speed limiter law kicked off Jan. 1 with a whimper, with industry insiders providing little feedback, beyond some sca...
Transportation Turbo 3000D Inks Distribution Deal March 1, 2009 EAST AURORA, N. Y. - Turbo 3000D has announced a distribution deal with TravelCenters of America (TA) throughout the US.
Transportation PacLease Adds Five Canadian Locations March 1, 2009 BELLEVUE, Wash. - Paccar Leasing Company (PacLease) continues its rapid expansion with the announcement of five new locations in Canada.
Too Restrictive? preview image Transportation Too Restrictive? March 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - Changes to Ontario's A/Z licensing requirements implemented last year, are making it more difficult for some senior drivers to maintain their commercial driver's licence.
Volvo Creates $50K Fleet Safety Award preview image Transportation Volvo Creates $50K Fleet Safety Award March 1, 2009 GREENSBORO, N. C. - Volvo Trucks North America is promising a big payday for two fleets with the best safety records in 2008: $25,000 each.
