Features

Bison migrates to newest Calgary transportation hub

CALGARY, Alta. - Stretching back to the first half of the 20th century, the majority of trucking firms in the Calgary region have been congregating in the same area of the city. Originating in the cit...

Publisher’s Comment: We don’t need Hollywood to remind us of 9/11 horrors

I'm writing this month's column on the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It's hard to believe five years have gone by since that tragic day.

B.C. log haulers fight for exemption to federal HoS

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Log haulers in B.C. may not have to comply with the new federal Hours-of-Service rules slated to take effect in January, 2007.

CPX shares the wealth (October 01, 2006)

SURREY, B.C. - Employees of Coastal Pacific Xpress will receive more than $400,000 in bonuses for their part in increasing company revenue by 41%.

Yokohama forced to raise prices

FULLERTON, Calif. - Due to the soaring cost of raw materials, Yokohama will increase prices on all products starting Oct. 1. The continued record escalation of raw material costs, petroleum related ma...

Worlds apart

OTTAWA, Ont. - While driving a truck across Europe, one of Roger Escuain's favourite things was to be laid over for the weekend in France or Germany. Traffic is forbidden in those countries on Sundays...

Wireless PC cards allow Internet access on the road

TORONTO, Ont. - Internet access has become a must for many over-the-road truckers. It's a convenient way to keep in touch with family, notify your carrier about delays or complications and pass the ti...

People (October 01, 2006)

In response to the company's continued growth, Kinedyne Canada has created the position of national account manager to provide additional support at the national level. Robert Spooner , who has worked...

Steady growth keeps White Oak firmly planted

STONEY CREEK, Ont. - During the 1960s, George and Doreen Sharples planted the seed for a small family-owned and operated carrier, which would grow steadily during the years while maintaining its famil...

What are some of the worst roads you’ve encountered?

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Cold winters, hot summers and a whole lot of traffic each do their part to mangle Canadian roads year after year. Since 2003, in an effort to single out some of Ontario's nastiest ...

Kenworth expands Chillicothe, Ohio truck plant

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - With all the doom and gloom surrounding the truck market in 2007, it may seem like a peculiar time to expand capacity at a major truck manufacturing plant. But that's exactly what ...

Sparking awareness during a high-risk season

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - During the summer months a forest fire breaking out in B.C. is almost as predictable as rising fuel costs. While increased prices at the pumps are only a danger to your wallet, f...

OTA enlists in SmartWay partnership

TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Trucking Association is the first Canadian-based organization to become an affiliate member of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Smartway partnership program. The Sm...

Top Volvo dealers recognized

WINNIPEG, Man. - Winnipeg-based Beaver Truck Centre bested 31 of 34 Canadian Volvo dealerships to capture the bronze Symbols of Excellence Award presented by Volvo Trucks Canada. Beaver Truck Centre s...

Freightliner to develop hybrid

DALLAS, Texas - Freightliner president and CEO Chris Patterson recently introduced a proof-of-concept prototype utility truck and discussed the company's plans to bring medium-duty hybrid vehicles to ...