Reader of the Month: Rod Perrault preview image Transportation Reader of the Month: Rod Perrault May 1, 2006 "Hi! My name is Rod Perrault and I'm a driver with TST Truckload in Mississauga, Ont. I've been a truck driver for roughly 30 years now....
Transportation Registration now open for CFMS (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - The 43rd annual Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminars (CFMS) are slated to take place May 28-31 at the DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto....
Straight Talk preview image Transportation Straight Talk May 1, 2006 Beating the obstacles to deliver the goods was the theme of this year's Transpo 2006 conference and there was certainly no shortage of subject matter or debate as panelists discussed their strategies...
Transportation Freightliner offers rack and pinion steering system May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner has announced it will be the first to offer rack and pinion steering on heavy-duty trucks....
Western Star introduces new chassis, product enhancements preview image Transportation Western Star introduces new chassis, product enhancements May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star unveiled its 2007 EPA emissions-compliant chassis as well as a variety of other product enhancements at the Mid-America Trucking Show....
Transportation Panel assesses obstacles to efficient transportation May 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - The capacity crunch in trucking should be a concern for all shippers, according to Mike Cormier, group logistics coordinator, Scotia Investments....
APTA names Peter Nelson new executive director preview image Transportation APTA names Peter Nelson new executive director May 1, 2006 DIEPPE, N.B. - It's been a long six months for members of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) since former executive director Ralph Boyd left his post, but after a lengthy search, the a...
Transportation N.S. highways need facelift May 1, 2006 SAULNIERVILLE, N.S. - Ira-Paul Saulnier, a driver with J.D. Excavating in Saulnierville, N.S., drives in what he calls the "forgotten" regions of Nova Scotia. In his 36 years of trucking, he says the...
Transportation Freightliner offers climate control system May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner has introduced a new climate control system that maintains comfortable sleeper cab temperatures without relying on power from the engine. The company introduced its Berg...
Transportation Vanguard announces new trailer and personnel (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - At the Mid-America Trucking Show, Vanguard National Trailer took the opportunity to introduce its new president and a new trailer product....
Transportation Webasto combines heating and cooling May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Webasto is combining its new Air Top 2000 ST heating unit with its BlueCool Truck air conditioner to provide drivers with a year-round complete climate control option....
Transportation New weigh scales reducing the wait along N.B. hwy May 1, 2006 LONGS CREEK, N.B. - The old adage 'time is money' has become the rallying cry for the trucking industry....
Regulations Singles permits to go year-round May 1, 2006 MONTREAL, Que. - Get out your calculators, because wide-base tires users will soon be able to buy two different special permits to give them gross axle weight parity with duals: the existing one for t...
Regulations AMTA predicts smooth road despite ministry shakeup (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 CALGARY, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) worked closely with Alberta's former Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, but will carry on with business as usual despite the...
Transportation Border options narrow with final picks expected next year May 1, 2006 WINDSOR, Ont. - The Detroit River International Crossing Project (DRICP) has narrowed its options for a new bridge crossing, truck inspection plazas and access routes on the Windsor and Detroit sides...
