Transportation Oil’s not well with today’s fuel costs July 1, 2008 Going over my speaking notes while flying to Vancouver to host a half-day session on the impact of fuel price volatility on transportation, I couldn't ignore the strong sense of deja vu.
Transportation Fuel tax scam targets Canadian trucking companies July 1, 2008 HAMILTON, Ont. - Several Ontario trucking companies have been targeted by a suspected fuel tax scam which has cost some victims tens of thousands of dollars.
Transportation Addressing bill of lading myths July 1, 2008 LANGLEY, B. C. - Not all shippers, receivers or truck drivers, understand the bill of lading requirements, legal information that might protect against unnecessary freight claims and also provide know...
Accessories (July 01, 2008) preview image Transportation Accessories (July 01, 2008) July 1, 2008 An alternative to duct tape was introduced to the Canadian market at this year's Truck World trade show. Rescue Tape is a self-fusing silicone tape with no adhesive. It fuses to itself creating an air...
Transportation The true costs of record fuel prices July 1, 2008 Everyone's been griping about the cost of fuel lately. And for good reason.
Transportation Schneider National develops security council July 1, 2008 GREEN BAY, Wis. -Just like any naive traveller, truck drivers can be cavalier about their surroundings, and may become susceptible to risky situations such as cargo theft or violent encounters.
Paging Dr. Shell preview image Transportation Paging Dr. Shell July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Shell has introduced its LubeVideoCheck program to the Canadian market, which provides fleet customers with a clear look at exactly what is going on inside their engines.
Transportation Armour’s keys to success July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Wesley Armour, president and CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, recounted his company's climb from a 12-truck fleet to a full-service transportation provider with 3,400 pieces of eq...
Transportation Sterling introduces natural gas truck July 1, 2008 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Sterling introduced a natural gas-powered truck which is intended for use at ports and in municipal fleets, the company has announced. The Set-Back 113 can save about $6,000 in fuel ...
Transportation Speed limiter discussions heat up July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Mistake. Unsafe. Incredulous. Those were some of the words used to describe Ontario's speed limiter legislation during public hearings June 5 at Queen's Park.
Should Ontario overturn its rule for mandatory road tests past age 65? preview image Transportation Should Ontario overturn its rule for mandatory road tests past age 65? July 1, 2008 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - After much grumbling from the industry's elder truckers, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has said it will consider changing its controversial annual road test requirement fo...
Transportation Ottawa proposes changes for HazMat haulers July 1, 2008 OTTAWA, Ont. - Federal Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon has tabled changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act which should increase safety and security for HazMat operators.
Transportation RCMP asks truckers to assist in crime crackdown July 1, 2008 BANFF, Alta. - The trucking industry has changed vastly over the past couple of decades, not only with an increased amount of cargo travelling on provincial and national highways, but also with a grow...
Transportation Don’t sell yourself short July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Desperate times call for desperate measures is a wellworn phrase and a too often used practice when the going gets tough in the transportation industry. But slashing rates to attract b...
Transportation What shippers want July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Quality shippers can be a tough nut to crack. Often, the best shippers work with a handful of carriers that have served them long-term and developed an intimate understanding of their ...
