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Manitoba scraps operating authorities

WINNIPEG, Man. - Motor carriers operating in Manitoba are no longer required to obtain and maintain operating authorities as of Jan. 1, 2005.

Truxpo returns to Alberta

EDMONTON, Alta. - After passing on its last opportunity to host the popular trucking trade show Truxpo, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is prepared to give it another go.

Latest case of BSE jeopardizes border re-opening

CALGARY, Alta. - Just weeks after the U.S. promised to lift a 20-month ban on live Canadian cattle as of March 7, the plan was jeopardized by the discovery of a young BSE-infected Canadian cow. The third case of mad cow disease surfaced in Canada...

B.C. truck safety improving; the numbers prove it

LANGLEY, B.C. - The trucking industry in B.C. has come under fire again as a result of several high-profile crashes involving trucks. But the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is fighting back, armed with some impressive stats.

Glenncoe Transport founder passes away

KELOWNA, B.C. - Glenncoe Transport founder, Glenn Coe Sr. passed away on Dec. 29.

Load securement regs on the books but enforcement delayed

OTTAWA, Ont. - New load securement regulations are now in effect in several provinces but they will likely not be enforced until mid-year, say government officials.

Alberta delays implementation of securement rules

CALGARY, Alta. - Alberta Transportation has announced the province is delaying introduction of new North American cargo securement regulations, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2005.

Rolling forward: Trailer sales to grow in Canada

TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian fleets are expected to order a growing number of new trailers in the coming year as they look to update equipment bought in the late '90s. That's welcomed news for trailer manufacturers who suffered through about four year...

Mullen explores strategic moves, ramps up spending

ALDERSYDE, Alta. - Mullen Transportation is exploring strategic alternatives that could impact the future direction of the company. Its Board of Directors has requested management identify, examine and consider alternatives including: maintaining...

Volvo CEO Peter Karlsten talks trucking

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Peter Karlsten became president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2003, after originally joining the Volvo Group in 2001 as president and CEO of Volvo do Brasil, with responsibilities over Brazil and South...

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: Back on the long road to improved health

Now that you have started down that road to health, it's time to take a closer look at some other strategies to obtain and maintain your health.

ITC to rule on automated trannie infringement claims

TROY, Mich. - A U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge has made recommendations in favour of Eaton Corp. in an unfair import proceeding the company brought against ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), ArvinMeritor, Inc. and ZFMeritor LLC (ZFM) in...

New Bandag line targets off-hwy applications

SERPENTINE TREAD: This design simplifies the retread application for a diverse number of OTR equipment according to Bandag....

Bendix expands air brake training

ELYRIA, Ohio - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has expanded its lineup of Air Brake Training School courses.

Freightliner offers free year of SIRIUS satellite radio

PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner has announced all new heavy- and medium-duty trucks spec'd with a Delphi stereo and SIRIUS satellite radio tuner will include one year of SIRIUS service.