US economy may be down, but not out: ATA preview image Transportation US economy may be down, but not out: ATA December 1, 2006 DALLAS, Texas - As a main playground for the Canadian business world, the economic conditions in the US have a major impact on many domestic businesses, trucking included. Of all the cross-border comm...
Curbing the burden of fuel costs preview image Transportation Curbing the burden of fuel costs December 1, 2006 DALLAS, Texas - In a recent survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), fuel costs ranked as the number two concern of trucking executives in the US. Not surprisingly, f...
Transportation Keeping your business trucking once you’re gone December 1, 2006 DALLAS, Texas - In recent years the large players in the trucking community have been purchasing fleets at an increasing rate. Through acquisitions, the Mullen Group and TransForce have become two of ...
Simulating Success preview image Transportation Simulating Success December 1, 2006 DALLAS, Texas - Since his days in the US Army, Ron Tarr has taken a deep interest in getting the most out of trainees. His interest delves beyond delivering training routines and structured instructio...
May 1981 Volume 1 Issue 1 preview image Transportation May 1981 Volume 1 Issue 1 December 1, 2006 When Truck News' premiere May 1981 issue landed on my desk this month, I couldn't help but marvel at how little things have changed. Don't get me wrong: the minute 28-page issue, with its frayed, yell...
Viewpoint: In support of the Open Prairies proposal preview image Transportation Viewpoint: In support of the Open Prairies proposal December 1, 2006 A groundbreaking study just released by Industry Canada should have everyone involved in the transportation and logistics industry taking notice.
Ontario/US truck traffic reflects slowing economy preview image Transportation Ontario/US truck traffic reflects slowing economy December 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - The number of trucks crossing the Ontario-US border between January and September 2006 fell by over 82,000 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the Bridge and Tunnel Op...
Transportation Technology hasn’t changed the handshake December 1, 2006 The product: bigger and more efficient. The lots: larger and more accommodating. The amenities: welcoming and plentiful.
The beginning of Truck News as told by the founder, Brian Light preview image Transportation The beginning of Truck News as told by the founder, Brian Light December 1, 2006 When Rob Wilkins asked me to write something about the early days of Truck News it began to bring back many memories of my first job and my first career. I began working in publishing for the truck in...
People (December 01, 2006) preview image Transportation People (December 01, 2006) December 1, 2006 The Hallmark Group, a team of trucking insurance specialists, has welcomed Stephen Thomas to its transportation team. Thomas' 20 years of industry experience make him a valuable insurance and risk man...
Transportation Federal minister latest to approve VPA expansion December 1, 2006 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Vancouver Port Authority has planned its upcoming expansion to be friendly on the environment, and the federal government was the most recent to agree.
What is the biggest thing to hit the trucking industry since you’ve been in it? preview image Transportation What is the biggest thing to hit the trucking industry since you’ve been in it? December 1, 2006 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - From 9/11 to border blockades, from deregulation in the '80s right up to present-day emissions standards and fuel prices, the trucking industry has been front and centre for many m...
Transportation CTA, feds oppose border inspection fees December 1, 2006 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is pleased the Government of Canada has taken a firm stance against new American rules imposing added fees for heading south.
Transportation Happy Birthday to Us! December 1, 2006 Twenty-five years and still going strong - Happy Birthday to the number one trucking publication in the industry! It just so happens that 2006 also marks my 25th year at Truck News. Although I still l...
Transportation Production then and now The evolution of piecing the magazine together December 1, 2006 A person graduating from a graphic design and advertising program today would have no idea what we would be talking about if we were to describe the way in which Truck News was produced 25 years ago. ...
