Transportation APPS goes green for greenbacks September 1, 2008 BRAMPTON, Ont. -The genesis of "going green" for APPS Transport Group was not something borne out of the post-Al Gore-induced panic about global warming, nor was it forced upon it by government decree...
Transportation Fuel quality, feedstock availability the main issues facing biodiesel September 1, 2008 ATLANTA, Ga. - Biodiesel is far from perfect, but its quality is improving. That was the message from Richard Nelson of the National Biodiesel Board at the National Truck Equipment Associations' Work ...
The Sterling Bullet punches above its weight class preview image Transportation The Sterling Bullet punches above its weight class September 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - There's a new light-middleweight in town punching above its weight class. The Sterling Bullet has just entered the arena and announced itself as a contender in the Class 4/5 division. ...
Michelin makes the case for wide-base singles preview image Transportation Michelin makes the case for wide-base singles September 1, 2008 WATERLOO, Ont. - Spend a dime, save a buck? It's a pretty intriguing value proposition, touted by Michelin when discussing its widebase single tire, the X-One. A couple of factors have developed recen...
Biodiesel industry welcomes new standards for blends preview image Transportation Biodiesel industry welcomes new standards for blends September 1, 2008 WASHINGTON, D. C. - The biodiesel industry is celebrating following the recent vote by the ASTM International D02 Main Committee to approve a trio of long-awaited specifications for biodiesel blends.
Transportation Al’s Cartage calls it quits September 1, 2008 KITCHENER, Ont. - Al's Cartage, a family-owned fleet that once employed 230 people, has ceased operations due to rising fuel costs and a sluggish economy. Randy Frohlich, vice-president of operations ...
Transportation Highland revisits contract with O/Os September 1, 2008 MARKHAM, Ont. - Negotiations between Highland Transport's parent company, TransForce, and the Steelworkers Local 1976 are ongoing, with a membership vote scheduled for late August, a union official to...
Bendix white paper furthers push for ‘full-stability’ systems preview image Transportation Bendix white paper furthers push for ‘full-stability’ systems September 1, 2008 ELYRIA, Ohio - Not all stability systems are created equal. That's the message contained in a comprehensive white paper on the subject, recently published by Bendix. The parts and component manufactur...
A natural solution preview image Transportation A natural solution September 1, 2008 NAPA VALLEY, Cal. - Earlier this year, Sterling Trucks announced the availability of its liquid natural gas (LNG)-powered Set-Back 113 tractor designed for US West Coast port operations.
Transportation Trucking for Wishes raises $30K at Fergus September 1, 2008 FERGUS, Ont. -Trucking for Wishes raised more than $30,000 at the Fergus Truck Show to make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Big Freight Systems celebrates 60th anniversary preview image Transportation Big Freight Systems celebrates 60th anniversary September 1, 2008 STEINBACH, Man. - Big Freight Systems is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Transportation Alberta Freightliner dealers change hands September 1, 2008 CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary Freightliner and Freightliner of Lethbridge has a new owner, effective June 1.
Working the NightShift preview image Transportation Working the NightShift September 1, 2008 NAPA VALLEY, Cal. - Sterling Trucks has re-entered the sleeper market, with the introduction of a mid-sized integrated sleeper cab.
Transportation First MaxxForce big bore delivered September 1, 2008 NORTH MANKATO, Minn. - The first International MaxxForce big bore engine is now in the hands of a customer in the US.
