Transportation Mexican invasion? October 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - On Sept. 8, a Mexican truck crossed into the US to deliver a load of steel to North Carolina. It was the first time since 1982 that a Mexican-domiciled trucking company was allowed beyo...
Transportation Smokin’ October 2, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - When most older trucks are gearing down for a resting place in the junkyard, Gord Cooper's 1968 Kenworth is just warming up. For the past six years, Cooper and his Canadian-built Kenw...
Transportation MTA doles out academic funds October 2, 2007 WINNIPEG, Man. - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) reached out to the leaders of tomorrow, handing out seven scholarships to employees of MTA member companies or their dependants.
Transportation Southern Sask. set for highway improvements October 2, 2007 REGINA, Sask. - Construction is progressing across southern Saskatchewan, with more than $100 million invested during the 2007 construction season.
Transportation Highway robbery October 2, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - It's no secret that cargo theft is a fact of life for the trucking industry - more than $1 billion worth of cargo is reported stolen in Canada per year according to the Ontario Truckin...
Transportation CTA calls for federal enviroTruck incentives October 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - With the federal government already beginning to plan for its 2008 budget, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is pushing for some incentives for 'green' fleets.
Transportation What do you think is behind the driver shortage? October 2, 2007 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - A recent report by the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council indicates that the driver shortage is continuing to rise in Canada, with about 12% of the trucking industry's job o...
Transportation CTA urges measured approach to WHTI October 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - In comments submitted recently to the US departments of State and Homeland Security, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) urged the US not to rush ahead with implementation of new docum...
Transportation US hours-of-service rules still in limbo October 2, 2007 ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has made a strong case for retaining the current US hours-of-service regulations despite a recent court ruling that threatens two key provisio...
Transportation CTHRC report: Like it or not, the driver shortage is escalating October 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - New studies conducted on behalf of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) have identified an escalating shortage of qualified commercial truck drivers across the country.
Transportation Pete rolls out hybrids, shifts focus to heavy-duty applications October 2, 2007 DALLAS, Texas - With hybrid technology poised to make inroads in the medium-duty truck market, Peterbilt has now shifted part of its environmental efforts towards Class 8 trucks. In August, the truck ...
Transportation Kenworth debuts new offerings at GATS October 2, 2007 DALLAS, Texas - Kenworth Truck Company had on display, for the first time, a PACCAR heavy-duty engine in a Kenworth Class 8 model, during the Great American Trucking Show (GATS).
Transportation Saskatchewan carriers join forces October 2, 2007 REGINA, Sask. - Schneider Group of Companies and Prudhomme Trucks, both Regina-based trucking companies, recently revealed they are combining operations. The deal will see the creation of a $40 millio...
Transportation Sexy skirt October 2, 2007 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - In the last couple of years we've all noticed those skirted, tarted-up trailers rolling across the 401 from Quebec, but the latest bunch of 100 that the Robert Group just bought f...
Transportation Voice of the O/O: Every vote counts October 2, 2007 In my many years of trying to change the system from within, I've had my fair share of frustrating encounters with obtuse bureaucrats and lawmakers. And just when I think it can't get any worse, I hav...