Viewpoint: A concrete plan on infrastructure? preview image Transportation Viewpoint: A concrete plan on infrastructure? June 1, 2007 Those of us in transportation appreciate more than most the importance of a well-developed and maintained infrastructure.
Transportation Women truckers take viewers on an intriguing ride in new documentary June 1, 2007 NEW YORK, N.Y. - The paths women take to become truck drivers are as varied as the open highways they travel to make a living.
The dirty truth preview image Transportation The dirty truth June 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - "Hello, and welcome to the Dirty Pallet Cafe. May I sprinkle some rat droppings on your salad? Perhaps the lady would enjoy a side of salmonella?" Though you'll probably never hear the...
Transportation Canada Cartage acquired by US equity firm June 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - A US equity firm has acquired Canada Cartage as part of a deal worth more than $140 million, the company confirmed.
Editorial Comment: It’s good to be green – to a point preview image Transportation Editorial Comment: It’s good to be green – to a point June 1, 2007 Everyone wants to save the planet. That's the feeling I get when I read the papers these days. Politicians of all stripes are scrambling to do their part by outlawing age-old technologies and practice...
Transportation New terminal set for Day and Ross’ Edmonton operation June 1, 2007 EDMONTON, Alta. - The Day and Ross General Freight division of the Day and Ross Transportation Group has begun construction of a $9.1 million transportation terminal in Edmonton.
Transportation Strong first quarter for TransForce June 1, 2007 MONTREAL, Que. - TransForce Income Fund has announced continued growth in its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.
Transportation Idealease shifts to auto trannies June 1, 2007 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Idealease has given the nod to the Eaton Fuller UltraShift HV (Highway Value) automated transmission as the preferred specification for all future North American medium-duty transac...
Publisher’s Comment: O/Os: Here’s your chance to shine preview image Transportation Publisher’s Comment: O/Os: Here’s your chance to shine June 1, 2007 Do you know someone who should be considered for the 2007 Owner/Operator of the Year Award? One of the highlights of my job as publisher of Truck News, is being involved in presenting this prestigious...
Transportation CP reports strong Q1, despite harsh winter weather June 1, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway reported net income growth of 18% to $129 million during the first quarter of 2007 despite having to cope with a harsh winter.
Brakes? What brakes? preview image Transportation Brakes? What brakes? June 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Getting rolling is often easier than getting stopped. Especially in the old days, when braking systems were less sophisticated. In the early 1950s, there were no caged spring brakes (M...
Back behind the wheel: The truth about carpal tunnel syndrome preview image Transportation Back behind the wheel: The truth about carpal tunnel syndrome June 1, 2007 Have you ever been driving down the road and felt numbness or tingling in your hand and wrist or have you ever been chaining down a load and felt a sharp shooting pain that starts in the wrist and goe...
Private Links: Back to the drawing board preview image Transportation Private Links: Back to the drawing board June 1, 2007 Of the many challenges that the trucking industry has faced since it began tracking hours of work for drivers, the reliability of the information presented in logbooks may be uppermost. Stories abound...
Industry Issues: Are we any more prepared to deal with a fuel shortage? preview image Transportation Industry Issues: Are we any more prepared to deal with a fuel shortage? June 1, 2007 Recently, the headlines have been providing new warnings to the public that gasoline prices could spike again this summer reflecting concerns over low inventories and problems experienced at some Nort...
