Transportation Short sea shipping on Canada’s west coast November 1, 2005 DELTA, B.C. - As traffic congestion worsens in the Lower Mainland of B.C. and Canada struggles to meet the terms of the Kyoto Accord, an old shipping concept is suddenly receiving a fresh look....
Transportation Manitoba’s highway investments exceed fuel tax revenue November 1, 2005 WINNIPEG, Man. - Manitoba has completed its first fuel tax accountability report, and it has given itself top marks as a result....
Regularly calibrate tire gauges, TRIB warns preview image Transportation Regularly calibrate tire gauges, TRIB warns November 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) is reminding truckers and maintenance managers to regularly calibrate their tire gauges....
Transportation Kinedyne Canada introduces pre-cut chain in a box November 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - Kinedyne Canada has introduced its consumer-friendly pre-cut transportation chain in a box....
Transportation Harper Group acquires Sterling dealership November 1, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Paul and Steve Harper, owners of Harper Group Inc., the parent company of Harper Detroit Diesel Limited and other companies, have announced the acquisition of the Sterling Truck fr...
Transportation Drake Truck Bodies expands into Ontario (November 01, 2005) November 1, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Drake Truck Bodies has announced it is making its equipment available in the Ontario market....
Transportation Trison Tarps celebrates opening of new facility (November 01, 2005) November 1, 2005 BRANTFORD, Ont. - Trison Tarps recently celebrated an open house and grand opening at its new 8,500 sq.-ft. facility in Brantford....
Transportation Raydan Manufacturing continues to set new records November 1, 2005 EDMONTON, Alta. - Raydan Manufacturing has seen its sales surge 68 per cent en route to record revenues for the 2005 fiscal year, the company reports....
The Screamin’ Jimmy preview image Transportation The Screamin’ Jimmy November 1, 2005 SLOCAN VALLEY, B .C. - Two-cycle Detroit Diesel engines found in old GM trucks were a love/hate type of motor, and I loved them for their simplicity and the unique sound of what was referred to as the...
Transportation Mack builds heavy-duty hybrid truck (November 01, 2005) November 1, 2005 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mack has produced a heavy-duty, Class 8 hybrid electric vehicle which it says is a precursor to future commercial vehicles....
Transportation Buy-Rite Truck Parts moving to new digs (November 01, 2005) November 1, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Buy-Rite Truck Parts is relocating to a new location, featuring a larger display area and warehouse space....
Transportation Ridewell introduces new suspension (November 01, 2005) November 1, 2005 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Ridewell Suspensions has introduced its RCA-215 Flex-Mount Auxiliary Axle Suspension rated at a capacity of 22,500 lbs....
Transportation MTI survey indicates 100 per cent grad employment rate November 1, 2005 CASTLEGAR, B.C. - Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) says its surveys indicate its driver graduates are finding good jobs with excellent fleets. MTI offers the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Counci...
Transportation New road to link Northern Sask. to Alberta oilsands November 1, 2005 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta and Saskatchewan are celebrating their centennial together by building a road linking La Loche, Sask. and the Alberta oilsands....
Transportation Detroit Diesel’s reman’d engines get second lease on life November 1, 2005 TOOELE, Utah - Squandering energy and resources isn't something the trucking industry can afford to do. It's not something anyone can afford to do anymore, which is why manufacturers and fleet manager...
