Transportation CTA opposes anti-replacement worker bill November 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is launching its second campaign of 2007 aimed at the defeat of proposed legislation to ban replacement workers in federally regulated organizations...
Transportation Freightliner LLC changes name November 1, 2007 PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner LLC will become Daimler Trucks North America LLC as of Jan. 7, the company has announced.
Edmonton Kenworth named tops for service preview image Transportation Edmonton Kenworth named tops for service November 1, 2007 KIRKLAND, Wash. - Edmonton Kenworth was named 2006 Kenworth Customer Support Dealer of the Year for the US and Canada at the Kenworth Customer Support Meeting.
Addressing your recruiting and retention challenges preview image Transportation Addressing your recruiting and retention challenges November 1, 2007 Every month, I receive phone calls and e-mails from frustrated drivers who are convinced they have the solution to the driver shortage - you know, that issue that has been discussed endlessly at confe...
Top Canadian drivers crowned preview image Transportation Top Canadian drivers crowned November 1, 2007 REGINA, Sask. - Saskatchwan driver Larry Radons was named Grand Champion at the 2007 National Professional Truck Driving Championships held in Regina Sept. 13 to 15.
Transportation Cummins engines, APU to be CARB-compliant November 1, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Cummins has announced it is now positioned to meet California's stringent new idle reduction legislation slated to take effect in January.
Transportation TruckWeight signs distribution deal November 1, 2007 HALIFAX, N.S. - On-board scale manufacturer TruckWeight has inked a distribution and marketing deal with Toronto, Ont.-based Fairview Fittings & Mfg.
Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate testing procedures for elderly drivers preview image Transportation Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate testing procedures for elderly drivers November 1, 2007 Fall is my favourite season. There's nothing I enjoy more than walking my faithful devil dog through Southern Ontario's autumn colours. This year, they were nothing short of spectacular. Especially du...
Transportation New Brunswick aims to form international trade gateway November 1, 2007 SAINT JOHN, N.B. - The Saint John Port Authority and the City of Saint John are working to form a new trade gateway for the region.
Transportation Trailcon opens Alberta branch (November 01, 2007) November 1, 2007 EDMONTON, Alta. - Trailcon Leasing has established a branch in Edmonton to serve customers in the thriving province.
Transportation Peterson aims to strengthen Canadian presence November 1, 2007 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Peterson Manufacturing has partnered with Grant Brothers Sales and G'Day Warehousing to enhance its Canadian presence.
CO2-free truck? preview image Transportation CO2-free truck? November 1, 2007 BRUSSELS, Belgium - It has been 18 years since the release of the movie Field of Dreams, in which Kevin Costner played the role of an Iowa farmer who could not ignore the voices in his head that repea...
Transportation Going fast and furious Part 1 November 1, 2007 After taking the lot lizard to Arnprior, Ontario for a tearful and gratifying reunion with her mother, Mark delivered his load of hockey helmets to the warehouse in Moncton. From there, he took a load...
Does the prospect of Mexican companies coming to Canada concern you? preview image Transportation Does the prospect of Mexican companies coming to Canada concern you? November 1, 2007 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - In early September, a Mexican truck moved beyond the 25-mile commercial zone between the US and Mexico for the first time since 1982 as part of a pilot program between the two coun...
Transportation Round two under McGuinty kicks off November 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Liberals cruised to an election day victory, retaining a majority government at Queen's Park.
