Transportation Industry Issues: OTA: Still young at 80 November 1, 2006 This month OTA will celebrate its 80th year of operation - a milestone certainly worth noting.
Transportation International’s vocational trucks now quieter November 1, 2006 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - International says its PayStar family of trucks are now 60% quieter inside the cab thanks to a new sound insulation package that comes standard on the PayStar 5900 and as an option...
Transportation Raydan offers medium-duty suspension November 1, 2006 EDMONTON, Alta. - Raydan Manufacturing has assumed the status of exclusive distributor of the Link UltraRide chassis suspensions product line in the Canadian marketplace.
Transportation Chatham plant rolls out red carpet for ProStar November 1, 2006 CHATHAM, Ont. - International Truck and Engine Corp. is pumping US$270 million into its Chatham assembly plant to prepare it for production of the company's new flagship highway tractor - the ProStar.
Transportation Safety czar looking at the root of driver training November 1, 2006 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - In one of his first major tasks since taking on the role of Forest Safety Ombudsman, Roger Harris is taking a hard look at driver training in the forest industry.
Transportation US to delay border ID requirements November 1, 2006 WASHINGTON - US legislators have agreed to extend the deadline for new border identification measures by 17 months.
Transportation Truckers thanked during National Trucking Week November 1, 2006 WINNIPEG, Man. - Sometimes a simple thank you for a job well done is enough to stretch a smile across an employee's face.
Transportation Gas? Yes. Cardlock? Maybe. November 1, 2006 MONTREAL, Que. - On the east-most end of the Kahnawake Indian Reserve, where the 132 hangs a left and morphs back into the A-30, is a stand of trees that will, by next April or May, be replaced by a t...
Transportation Dispatcher/supervisory course comes to TO November 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - TRANSCOM Fleet Services is providing an opportunity for Ontario carriers to take part in its Dispatcher/Supervisor Training Course.
Transportation BP upgrades Hypuron S engine oil to meet EPA standards November 1, 2006 WAYNE, N.J. - BP Lubricants is introducing the newly formulated Castrol Hypuron, a high-performance semi-synthetic diesel engine oil product designed for heavy-duty engines.
Transportation Reader of the Month: Elmer Martin November 1, 2006 "Hi! My name is Elmer Martin and I'm a staff chaplain with Open Road Chapels. I make my home in Bowmanville, Ont. and I also work at Open Road's Bowmanville location at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop.
Transportation Private Links: It’s not just about the money November 1, 2006 A recent article in this space concerning the shortage of qualified drivers drew a variety of responses, the most basic of which seemed to say 'pay more and you'll get more (and better) drivers.' That...
Transportation Open Road Chapels offers sustenance for spiritually starved truckers November 1, 2006 ORILLIA, Ont. - When your average driver pulls off the highway into a roadside truck stop, there are typically a limited amount of items they might be looking for. Fuel, food and use of the facilities...
Transportation Truck exec predicts quick rebound from ’07 November 1, 2006 CHATHAM, Ont. - The storm cloud hovering over truck and engine manufacturers in 2007 may give way to clear skies, Thomas Baughman, vice-president and general manager of International's Heavy Vehicle C...
Transportation Transportation awards doled out November 1, 2006 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Playing a key role in the development of the world's longest heavy-haul winter road, John Zigarlick was recognized by Canada's transportation community. The Vancouver resident ...