Transportation Correction: (November 01, 2007) November 1, 2007 Portions of an article appearing in the October issue of Truck News claimed that New Brunswick was increasing weight allowances for wide-based super-single tires. Perhaps it was wishful thinking on ou...
Cummins thriving despite market downturn, company reports preview image Transportation Cummins thriving despite market downturn, company reports November 1, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - While most truck makers and engine manufacturers continue to reel from a steep drop in sales following record volumes in 2006, the outlook is not so gloomy for Cummins.
Transportation Did you know? (November 01, 2007) November 1, 2007 Low-cost country sourcing has now become strategically important for 67% of Canadian manufacturers, according to research conducted by Industry Canada. But the process of incorporating low cost countr...
Transportation CP Rail buys largest US regional railway October 2, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway has extended its network by acquiring the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railway Corporation (DM&E).
Transportation Editorial Comment: Environmental efforts should not be an exclusive club October 2, 2007 Let's say you have a fleet of trucks and you only maintain one of those trucks. But the truck is maintained to the utmost highest standards.
Transportation Mullen acquisitions improve revenue, but income drops October 2, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - The Mullen Group Income Fund's revenue of $218.9 million for the second quarter was an increase over the same period in 2006 and is attributed to the revenue generated by the six new ...
Transportation Freightliner says testing validates Cascadia’s aero superiority October 2, 2007 PORTLAND, Ore. - When Freightliner introduced its new Cascadia Class 8 tractor in May, it said it was confident the new truck boasted best-in-class aerodynamics. Now, the company says it has the proof...
Transportation 07 Engine Evaluations October 2, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The penetration of the EPA07 engines into the North American marketplace has been predictably slow, with record engine sales last year signaling a significant pre-buy that would stall ...
Transportation Leftover loads are a real mess for livestock haulers October 2, 2007 EDMONTON, Alta. - There are fewer and fewer farmers who will allow a dirty livestock trailer onto their property, due to the risk of disease.
Transportation Publisher’s Comment: Budgets are important, whether in trucking or publishing October 2, 2007 When the leaves are turning and the frost is on the pumpkin, it's time for...wait for it...a business plan!
Transportation Medium-duty primer October 2, 2007 EDMONTON, Alta. - During the past five years it's becoming increasingly difficult to pigeonhole the use of a medium-duty truck. Increased attention is being put into the development of medium-duty tru...
Transportation Michelin reinvents the wheel with new tread technology October 2, 2007 DALLAS, Texas - There's a common school of thought that there are no new ideas and instead of trying to invent something, it's best to borrow from someone else and make it better; basically, 'don't tr...
Transportation Alberta Big Rig Weekend show’n’shine winners crowned October 2, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - A number of truck enthusiasts descended on Calgary's Race City Motorsport Park on Aug. 25 and 26 for Pro Trucker Magazine's Alberta Big Rig Weekend.
Transportation Viewpoint: Running out of patience October 2, 2007 PATIENCE is a characteristic truckers involved in picking up marine containers over the last few years have had to master. It's the only way to stay sane through the many delays that seem to routinely...
