How involved should carriers be when it comes to the health and fitness of drivers? preview image Transportation How involved should carriers be when it comes to the health and fitness of drivers? June 1, 2007 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Pardon my editorializing, but from my experience, truckers aren't exactly known for their graceful, athletic figures. Sure, some drivers have found a way to keep trim on the road, ...
Transportation Quebec truck plant receives awards June 1, 2007 STE. THERESE, Que. - The PACCAR plant in Ste. Therese, Que., was named Business of the Year and received the Human Resources award in the large business category at the 27th edition of the Mercuriades...
Transportation Caterpillar raises outlook after strong first quarter June 1, 2007 PEORIA, Ill. - Despite weakness in two North American industries, Caterpillar set a first quarter record with sales and revenues of $10.016 billion.
Transportation Detroit Diesel partners with Corning for DPFs June 1, 2007 CORNING, N.Y. - Corning has entered into a multi-year agreement with Detroit Diesel for the supply of advanced diesel emissions control products, to help meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 200...
Transportation AMTA’s new Calgary office put on hold for now June 1, 2007 BANFF, Alta. - Plans to construct a new Calgary office and train- ing centre were dashed by the Alberta Motor Transport Association membership during the association's annual general meeting.
Transportation Waiting game June 1, 2007 BANFF, Alta. - Alberta Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Luke Ouellette, says the province will not rush a decision on Hours-of-Service or speed limiters.
Transportation Ancra settles into new Canadian home (June 01, 2007) June 1, 2007 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Ancra International has set up camp in Mississauga, Ont., to provide service to all of the company's Canadian customers. The new facility opened its doors on Apr. 30 and aims to se...
Transportation It seems only natural June 1, 2007 VANCOUVER, B.C. - Most of Canada endured a particularly harsh winter this year, with many Canadians gathering around their natural gas fireplace to seek refuge from the cold.
Transportation The evolution of the retread June 1, 2007 MONTREAL, Que. - The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) was at Salon-Cam Logique last month to raise awareness about the benefits of retreading tires.
Transportation So you wanna be an owner/operator? June 1, 2007 When I decided to become a long-haul driver, my three-year plan was simple: Year one, work as a company driver to gain experience; year two, buy a truck and work as an owner/operator at the same compa...
Transportation AMTA doles out annual awards June 1, 2007 BANFF, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association recently recognized a handful of its members for significant contributions made to the industry.
Transportation TransCore adds watchdog service June 1, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. - TransCore has integrated TIAWatchdog into all of its 3sixty Freight Match and DAT loadboard products as well as CarrierWatch service.
Transportation GM appoints Raydan as authorized ship-thru facility June 1, 2007 EDMONTON, Alta. - Raydan Manufacturing's eastern and western manufacturing facilities have been approved to have GM medium-duty trucks ship-thru these facilities to install the Link UltraRide rear air...
Transportation Driving tired as bad as driving drunk, Volvo research suggests June 1, 2007 GOTHENBURG, Sweden - A new study by Volvo Trucks has found the effects fatigue has on drivers are startlingly similar to those that are induced by alcohol consumption.
Transportation Driving tired as bad as driving drunk, Volvo research suggests (June 01, 2007) June 1, 2007 GOTHENBURG, Sweden - A new study by Volvo Trucks has found the effects fatigue has on drivers are startlingly similar to those that are induced by alcohol consumption.
