Transportation Not quite there January 1, 2007 Much of the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed rule for electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) leaves me puzzled. When I look at what has been proposed, I can't shake the feeling ...
Transportation USDA delays inspection fee deadline January 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian carriers have been granted a temporary reprieve from the controversial US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan to levy inspection fees against Canadian trucks at the border.
Transportation Education Foundation aims to enlighten young minds January 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The OTA Education Foundation has announced the unveiling of a revitalized and renewed organization designed to add relevance to the trucking industry. In a speech during the Ontario Tr...
Wabash makes personnel changes preview image Transportation Wabash makes personnel changes January 1, 2007 Wabash Canada has announced Mark Diamantopoulos has joined the company as its vice-president of sales and marketing. Diamantopoulos brings 12 years of experience in the transportation industry to the ...
Transportation Cutting into tire traction January 1, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - The larger the surface area of a tire in contact with the ground surface, the better the traction of the vehicle.
Transportation Retreads January 1, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - One of the keys to a quality retread tire is the quality of the casing it's built on and tire manufacturers have spent an inordinate amount of time ensuring tire casings can be re-use...
Transportation Volvo Group to bring heavy-duty hybrid to truck market January 1, 2007 A partnership with the US Air Force has enabled Volvo Group to prove its I-SAM hybrid technology is viable for heavy-duty applications, the company announced at a recent gathering in the US capital.
Transport Minister on speed limiters: “Let’s make this happen” preview image Transportation Transport Minister on speed limiters: “Let’s make this happen” January 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Ontario Minister of Transportation Donna Cansfield showed her willingness to work with the Ontario Trucking Association during her address at the OTA's annual convention, when she voic...
Transportation Inside the Numbers (January 01, 2007) January 1, 2007 $129,710 That’s the financial penalty company drivers pay over the course of a 30-year career by repeatedly changing jobs. The figure, calculated on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association a…
Transportation On the edge of recycling technology January 1, 2007 A growing awareness of lessening the environmental footprint of the transportation industry has lead to many recent technological advances, including the new line of 2007 engines.
Transportation Smoothing the ride of a haul takes insight January 1, 2007 KANAKASKIS, Alta. - Spec'ing for trailer suspensions can be a bumpy ride if some factors get overlooked. Ultimately the end-user's application of the trailer should be the deciding factor, but with a ...
Rear impact guard regs coming: CTEA preview image Transportation Rear impact guard regs coming: CTEA January 1, 2007 KANANASKIS, Alta. - With the implementation of new regulations regarding the rear impact guard (RIG) for new trailers on the near horizon, the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) has ...
Transportation Shaw Tracking offers Qualcomm’s new OmniVision wireless communications system January 1, 2007 Shaw Tracking heads into 2007 not only with a new name but a new mobile communications product.
Industry Experts Make Fearless 2007 Predictions preview image Transportation Industry Experts Make Fearless 2007 Predictions January 1, 2007 CALGARY, Alta., TORONTO, Ont. and DIEPPE, N.B. - As the Canadian trucking industry heads into 2007, there's a great deal of concern about many issues, ranging from the state of the US economy, to the ...
Transportation Manufacturing Woes to Continue in Central Canada January 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - When the assembly lines aren't churning and the cash registers aren't ringing quite like they used to, it's a safe bet that truck wheels won't be turning like they used to either. Manu...
