Transportation Benson expands into Kingston (November 01, 2006) November 1, 2006 KINGSTON, Ont. - Benson Truck and Trailer and Benson Tire have opened up shop at 255 Binnington Court in Kingston, Ont.
Transportation Glasvan Great Dane opens in Alliston November 1, 2006 ALLISTON, Ont. - Glasvan Great Dane officially celebrated the opening of its new full-service trailer dealership here on Sept. 15.
Transportation Home sweet home (November 01, 2006) November 1, 2006 EDMONTON, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity Edmonton to build the foundation for an opportunity to help families now and for years to come.
Transportation Countdown to ’07: Part 4 November 1, 2006 The US Environmental Protection Agency is demanding the trucking industry reduce its emissions by 90% in 2007. It's no small feat, and in order to comply, manufacturers will have to introduce new comp...
Transportation Convoy for a cause November 1, 2006 RED DEER, Alta. - The sun was blanketed behind a sky of gray clouds and a steady rain fell throughout the afternoon, but the spirit of the crowd would not be dampened by the weather conditions as they...
Transportation Volvo provides peace of mind November 1, 2006 SAVANNAH, Ga. - Volvo has taken steps to provide peace of mind for owners of new trucks equipped with 2007 engines by making Volvo Link Sentry and Volvo Action Service (VAS) standard features.
Transportation Steaming mad over hot fuel November 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - A recent series of articles in The Kansas City Star has got the US trucking industry feeling a little hot under the hood. The articles explore the problem of 'hot fuel' at the pump, wh...
Transportation TruckPro enjoys continued network expansion November 1, 2006 LONGUEUIL, Que. - TruckPro, a nationwide truck and trailer service network, has been enjoying two years of continued expansion since it first divided from the heavy-duty parts division of UAP in 2004....
Transportation Shell Canada rolls out new ULSD, Rotella T oil November 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - After months of intense development, Shell Canada's $400 million investment into its ultra low-sulfur diesel project has reached its peak, with ULSD finally available in the Canadian m...
Regulations USDA clarifies 28-hour law for livestock transporters November 1, 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new interpretation of an old rule has recently been brought to light, which requires truckers to provide food, water and rest to livestock after 28 hours of travel. Originally, th...
Transportation TransX, Liberty Linehaul receive top honours for low turnover rate November 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - In an industry constantly struggling to hang on to highly skilled workers, carriers who can successfully retain drivers are admired for their methods. That's why top-performing compani...
Transportation Atlas Van Lines awards top agents November 1, 2006 EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Atlas Van Lines has awarded the top three agents in Canada and the US with the Cross-Border Traffic Award.
Transportation MacKinnon wins third Shipper’s Choice November 1, 2006 GUELPH, Ont. - For the third year in a row, MacKinnon Transport has been recognized with the Shipper's Choice Award, for surpassing benchmarks set by its service buyers.
Transportation Back behind the wheel: The importance of washing your hands November 1, 2006 In last month's article I touched on the importance of washing your hands in the prevention of the spread of germs. In this month's article I am going to go into more detail about hand washing.
Transportation Preventive Maintenance: Pumpkins are not just for Jack-O-Lanterns November 1, 2006 As you travel the roads, this is a great time of year to take advantage of the changing scenery. Fall is here, creating forests and fields full of colour. Fall fruits and vegetables are ready to be pi...