OTA Grants Awards at Convention; People on the Move preview image Transportation OTA Grants Awards at Convention; People on the Move January 1, 2005 Several awards were handed out at the recent Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) annual convention.
As a driver, what is your outlook for the trucking industry in 2005? preview image Transportation As a driver, what is your outlook for the trucking industry in 2005? January 1, 2005 BELLEVILLE, Ont. - The trucking industry will soon bid adieu to 2004 but, unfortunately, will likely carry many of its current troubles into the new year.
Transportation What’s in Store for Trucking in ’05? January 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - Will a rising loonie continue to hinder Canadian truckers in 2005? How about the driver shortage? And what about border problems, hours of service, new rules about truck safety, and whatever else the new year has up its sleeves?
Transportation Industry Issues: CTA Drops 18-Hour Window Fight January 1, 2005 The following is the first of a two-part statement by CTA CEO David Bradley explaining the CTA's decision to withdraw its support of the controversial 18-hour working window proposal for Canadian hours of service regulations.
Transportation Law and the Border: How to Stay Out of Court January 1, 2005 Whenever you have government regulation, you have enforcement, so it should come as no surprise that the heavily regulated transportation industry is subject to close review in a number of ways.
Hino Develops New MD Conventional Hybrid preview image Transportation Hino Develops New MD Conventional Hybrid January 1, 2005 TOKYO, Japan - Hino has developed a new Class 4 medium-duty conventional hybrid truck for the North American market.
Dana Introduces Lightweight Trailer Suspension Systems preview image Transportation Dana Introduces Lightweight Trailer Suspension Systems January 1, 2005 LUGOFF, S.C. - Dana Corporation has introduced SmartRide - a new line of lightweight trailer suspensions including a new lightweight slider assembly.
Transportation Bendix Enhances ABS Diagnostic Tools January 1, 2005 ELYRIA, Ohio - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced an upgraded diagnostic software program and a new remote diagnostic unit providing improved support for ABS troubleshooting.
West End Tread Opens Mississauga plant preview image Transportation West End Tread Opens Mississauga plant January 1, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - West End Tread System hosted the grand opening of its new Ringtread plant in Mississauga Nov. 4.
Transportation Hino Builds on Canadian Success January 1, 2005 TOKYO, Japan - Hino Canada has seen sales surge 40 per cent so far this year. Meanwhile, back home in Japan, Hino is enjoying its 31st consecutive year as leader of the medium duty market segment.
Transportation Navistar Signs Pact with MAN January 1, 2005 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar and MAN have signed a pact to collaborate on design, development, sourcing and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks.
Transportation Clear Shot: Wading Into the Fray January 1, 2005 Would an 18-hour work window for truck drivers pose a significant public safety threat?
Transportation The Next Big Thing? January 1, 2005 CALGARY, Alta. - A Calgary man has developed a comprehensive truck safety system he says can reduce heavy-duty truck accidents by 50 to 75 per cent.
Transportation 18 Wheels, 23 Discs: Happy New Year to You – Happy New You January 1, 2005 Happy New Year - Happy New You! Is the title of this month's column. I think it is fitting, as we usher in a new year, we of course reflect on the past.
