Transportation PMTC makes Hall of Fame inductions August 1, 2007 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) inducted three drivers into its Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers at its annual convention.
OOIDA launches ‘hot fuel’ awareness campaign preview image Transportation OOIDA launches ‘hot fuel’ awareness campaign August 1, 2007 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. - The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has launched a public awareness campaign about the costs of "hot fuel" in the US.
Transportation Canada scores well during Roadcheck August 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) says 82% of Canadian vehicles inspected during the Roadcheck inspection blitz in early June demonstrated a high level of m...
Transportation Calendar (August 01, 2007) August 1, 2007 July July 27-29 – The 2006 Fergus Truck Show will be taking place at the Fergus and District Community Centre in Fergus, Ont. Call 519-843-3412 for more details. August Aug.
Transportation Canadian tanker companies recognized August 1, 2007 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Two Canadian tank truck carriers were recognized as the tops in their division by the National Tank Truck Carriers.
Transportation Home sweet home (August 01, 2007) August 1, 2007 SASKATOON, Sask. - For about a year and a half now, Kevin Newbon has been a proud Canadian.
Transportation New Products (August 01, 2007) August 1, 2007 Lighting Bell Canada has made available the new SANYO 7050 mobile phone, designed for Bell Mobility clients who want the toughest handset available. The SANYO 7050 features an ultra-rugged design…
Making the case for long combination vehicles preview image Regulations Making the case for long combination vehicles August 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - Allowing long combination vehicles in Eastern Canada could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 730 kilotonnes, reduce truck traffic by 10% and save 28 litres of fuel per 100 km, accordin...
Regulations Older B.C. trucks to require retrofit emissions devices August 1, 2007 VICTORIA, B.C. - Semi-trucks a few years past their prime will be in need of a makeover, following legislation recently introduced by B.C.'s Environment Minister. B.C. will be the first province in Ca...
Transportation PMTC, Zurich honour safest private fleets August 1, 2007 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Pro Trucking Systems, TDL Group and Maple Leaf Consumer Foods were acknowledged as among the safest private fleets during the Private Motor Truck Council's annual general m...
Industry Issues: Exempt anti-idling device fuel from taxes preview image Regulations Industry Issues: Exempt anti-idling device fuel from taxes August 1, 2007 Last month in my column I talked about CTA's enviroTruck proposal for reducing smog and GHG emissions through federal financial incentives.
Atlantic Truck Show attracts more than 12,000 visitors preview image Transportation Atlantic Truck Show attracts more than 12,000 visitors August 1, 2007 MONCTON, N.B. - More than 12,000 visitors enjoyed a piece of East Coast hospitality at the Atlantic Truck Show in June. The bi-annual event, owned by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA)...
Second annual Stirling truck show breaks record preview image Transportation Second annual Stirling truck show breaks record August 1, 2007 STIRLING, Ont. - Throngs of truck-lovin' locals braved the blistering heat to be part of the second annual Eastern Ontario Big Rig Truck Show and Shine held at the Stirling Fairground June 15-17. By n...
