Bruce R. Smith celebrates 60th preview image Transportation Bruce R. Smith celebrates 60th October 1, 2007 SIMCOE, Ont. - To add yet another notch to its already heavily marked-up belt, Bruce R. Smith Limited has reached another milestone, having celebrated its 60th birthday in June. The company also recen...
Viewpoint: Running out of patience preview image Regulations Viewpoint: Running out of patience October 1, 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...
Transportation CTA calls for federal enviroTruck incentives October 1, 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 Kriska acquires Muirs International October 1, 2007 PRESCOTT, Ont. - Kriska Holdings has announced it has reached a deal to assume the international cross-border truckload activities of Muirs International. The deal became effective Sept. 9.
Transportation Saskatchewan carriers join forces October 1, 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...
Purolator opens new state-of-the-art hub in Quebec preview image Transportation Purolator opens new state-of-the-art hub in Quebec October 1, 2007 ST. LAURENT, Que. - Purolator Courier's state-of-the-art facility in St. Laurent, Que. is now open for business. Purolator is calling the 160,000 sq.-ft. hub the most efficient and technologically-adv...
Editorial Comment: Ottawa needs to speak up about Mexican truck program preview image Regulations Editorial Comment: Ottawa needs to speak up about Mexican truck program October 1, 2007 As special interest groups south of the border launch a last-ditch attempt to bring an early end to a demonstration program that allows Mexican trucks to operate within the US, it would be tempting to...
Transportation Canadian economy enjoys strong Q2 October 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian economy posted a strong second quarter, with real gross domestic product up 0.8%.
Transportation Trucking industry celebrated October 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - National Trucking Week was celebrated across Canada Sept. 8-15.
Transportation Windsor to oppose ‘Parkway’ October 1, 2007 WINDSOR, Ont. - The City of Windsor will continue to fight for a six-kilometre fully-tunneled access road in a populated area between the end of Highway 401 and a planned new bridge to the United Stat...
Transportation US HoS rules still in limbo October 1, 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 Calendar (October 01, 2007) October 1, 2007 October Oct. 19-20 – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association will have its Annual Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Saskatoon, Sask. For details call the association at 800-563-7623. * Oct.
Leasing vs Financing preview image Business Management Leasing vs Financing October 1, 2007 DALLAS, Texas - Every trucker needs a truck.
Transportation RigMaster’s latest model outfitted with DPF October 1, 2007 DALLAS, Texas - RigMaster Power and DCL International's latest development is manufactured with a Tier 4 compliant engine and diesel particulate filter (DPF).
