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How to be compliant when it comes to online prenotification

WASHINGTON, D.C. - When, how and why carriers should become ACE (Automated Customs Environment) compliant was the main topic of a seminar given by U.S. Customs officials and eager third party service...

Canadian Customs renames automated information line

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Border Service Agency has changed the named of its automated Customs Information Service phone line (ACIS) to Border Information Service (BIS)....

NLITA, OBAC clash with APTA over report

ST. JOHN'S, Nlfd. - A report released by a Federal Minister of Transportation 's Advisory Committee is causing a rift between East Coast trucking associations....

Quebec introduces the “Bote noire”

MONTREAL, Que. - Quebec will once again be showing just how distinct it is. One year from now, the province will lead the way in North America when a new Transport Quebec law goes into effect introduc...

Isenberg addresses legal/contract issues at Markel conference

TORONTO, Ont. - Trucking company employees are expected to know about a lot more than just trucks, from human rights to CVORs, said teacher, writer and lawyer of 35 years, Miriam Isenberg, to a crowd...

Clear Shot: Lemons or lemonade?

Yet again, truckers are being asked to stretch their already tight budgets and resources to remain in compliance with an ever-multiplying plethora of security related rules....

Carriers, meet your new friend ACE

Like the Canadian Trucking Alliance here in Canada, the American Trucking Associations is doing it's darndest to get carriers on board with the U.S government's ACE program, which includes the require...

PMTC inducts Hall of Fame drivers (August 01, 2005)

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada inducted three drivers into its Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers during its annual conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Ju...

Private fleets receive safety awards

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and Zurich announced awards for Private Fleet safety in two categories during the PMTC's annual conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

MGT Trucker Appreciation Day draws 2,000 (August 01, 2005)

MONTREAL, Que. - Montreal Gateway Terminals' offering of stainless-steel coffee mugs, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee in the morning and jumbo hot dogs and soft drinks in the afternoon drew 2,000 tr...

Senior truckers can now challenge annual road test thanks to labour bill

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Ontario's senior truckers could legally challenge the requirement to be road tested once a year as of 65 now that the Ministry of Labour is eliminating mandatory retirement...

On-road: Editor Contract tips for owner/operators

Owner/operators are a highly prized commodity and many carriers have recently sweetened their pay packages. More flexibility and choices are also appearing. Challenger Motor Freight of Cambridge, Ont....

PMTC announces new board (August 01, 2005)

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada announced its incoming Board of Directors for the coming term during its 28th annual conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. June...

MTO invokes W&D reforms for tractor-trailers

TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation on June 29 invoked Phase Three of its vehicle weight and dimensions reforms, intended to reduce damage to provincial and municipal roads and brid...

Bison wins PMTC Vehicle Graphics Design Award

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Bison Transport was a winner in the annual Private Motor Truck Council of 2005 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, co-sponsored by 3M Canada....