Regulations Questions Remain About Meal Tax Restoration May 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - As the April issue of Truck News went to press, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was announcing his federal budget, which contained a long overdue perk for professional drivers.
Transportation Mexico, Eh? May 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. - With all the brouhaha surrounding the recent US Department of Transportation launch of a "demonstration program" to finally apply the North American Free Trade Act to US/Mexico cross-bo...
Somewhere in between preview image Transportation Somewhere in between May 1, 2007 BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. - It's been 10 years of smooth sailing across the Northumberland Strait since developers from Strait Crossing Development put the finishing touches on the Confederation Bridge,...
Transportation Human resources portal to serve small Quebec fleets May 1, 2007 MONTREAL, Que. - By June, smaller Quebec trucking companies will be able to store, access and analyze their human resources information on a Web portal. Its purpose is to give smaller fleets a complet...
‘Pirates’ rig named best show truck preview image Transportation ‘Pirates’ rig named best show truck May 1, 2007 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bob and Shelley Brinker's customized 2000 Freightliner added to its trophy case, winning top honours with the 2006 trophy from the National Association of Show Trucks (NAST). NAST ma...
Transportation Ancra makes strap tightening easier May 1, 2007 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The pool of flatbed drivers is limited because of the physical demands required to properly tighten load straps. But Ancra International believes its latest product will make the poo...
Editorial Comment: the Trucking Industry Is Growing Up preview image Transportation Editorial Comment: the Trucking Industry Is Growing Up May 1, 2007 In a surprising move, the US trucking industry has recently said it would welcome higher fuel taxes. The caveat being, the money would have to be set aside for infrastructure funding. And we're not ta...
Transportation CN workers reject settlement, strike resumes May 1, 2007 MONTREAL, Que. - CN says it is bracing for rotating labour action as members of the United Transportation Union (UTU) rejected a settlement.
Transportation Manitoba Trucking Association turns 75 May 1, 2007 WINNIPEG, Man. - Any way you look at it, 75 years is a significant amount of time. Roughly translated, 75 years equates into 27,375 days or 300 seasons.
Transportation Kenworth adds medium-duty trucks May 1, 2007 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has overhauled its medium-duty truck lineup, adding four new trucks to its growing MD stable.
Did you know? (May 01, 2007) preview image Transportation Did you know? (May 01, 2007) May 1, 2007 How do the purchasing plans and beliefs of Canadian fleets compare with those in other major indus- trialized nations? GE Capital Solutions sought to find out by surveying 1,200 international trucking...
Transportation Behind the headlines: Truck News, Truck West win nine TWNA writing awards May 1, 2007 Truck News editors received nine writing awards from the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) during the recent TWNA Communications Awards.
Transportation Haldex showcases new products at MATS May 1, 2007 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Haldex has introduced a new trailer brake control valve that complies with FMVSS-121 spring brake control function requirements.
Publisher’s Comment: Returning to the greens at last preview image Transportation Publisher’s Comment: Returning to the greens at last May 1, 2007 A few weeks ago I made my bi-annual trek down to Toronto General Hospital for a check-up. As some of you know, I've had some problems in the past concerning my ticker's willingness to tick. At times, ...
Apprenticeship program gets funding boost preview image Transportation Apprenticeship program gets funding boost May 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario trucking industry will benefit from a new $5,000 tax credit for carriers involved in the trucking apprenticeship program. The funding was confirmed in the provincial budget...
