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Transport Canada’s New Under-Ride Rules Could Prove Costly

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking insiders fear new trailer under-ride guard standards, announced this fall by Transport Canada, could give U.S. carriers and trailer manufacturers an unfair advantage.

Are You in Violation of the Labour Code?

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Some carriers may be in violation of the Federal Labour Code (FLC) while carrying out daily operations and not even know it.

A True Class Act by the Atlantic Provinces

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association held its first annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 15 and raised $8,000 for Dave Roberts, executive director for the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia, who is dealing with t...

OBAC Studies Forming Quebec O/O Caucus

MONTREAL, Que. - September talks with owner/operators and Daniel Brulotte, the former president of Quebec's last O/O association, which closed its doors in February 2001, give hope to the possibility of forming a Quebec branch of the Owner-Operato...

First Time Champ Takes NABRR by Storm

ECKVILLE, Alta. - The North American Big Rig Racing (NABRR) series crowned a new champion this fall. Hellbound Racing driver Darren Berdahl won this year's championship while competing in the series for the fourth season.

Ten Easy Fixes for Many More Easy Rides

TORONTO, Ont. - As clichd as this may sound, there's a lot riding on your equipment - and it's all bouncing along on the mechanical leaf springs, air bags or rubber blocks that create the all-important buffer between you and the next pothole.

APTA Honours Award Winners

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Eastern Canada's trucking industry recognized its best at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's 54th annual convention, held at the Delta Prince Edward Oct. 28-29.

Aluminum vs. Steel

CALGARY, Alta. - Aluminum wheels are not new - they've been available in the trucking industry for more than 50 years.

SCR Way to Go in 2010: Volvo

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Selective catalytic reduction, possibly in combination with exhaust gas recirculation, is the only existing technology that can conceivably meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards for 2010 and maintain an...

Volvo Invests in Engine Development

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - A recent press trip to Sweden gave Volvo the opportunity to showcase some of its most recent engine development tools, including new testing and research labs at the company's Powertrain headquarters in Lundby, Gothenburg.

Volvo’s Hagerstown Plans Announced

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Volvo's October press briefing in Sweden saw company officials announce plans to begin partially assembling engines for the North American market at the company's soon-to-be transformed plant in Hagerstown, Maryland early next...

Payne Acquires Kooistra

WINNIPEG, Man. - Payne Transportation, with headquarters in Winnipeg, Man. has acquired Kooistra Trucking, also of Winnipeg.

Can-Am West Opens Winnipeg Terminal

WINNIPEG, Man. - Can-Am West Carriers has opened a Manitoba Truck Service Centre in Winnipeg. The new facility was opened for business Oct. 4.

Back Behind the Wheel: Heart Disease

Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer in Canada? It shouldn't be a surprise, since obesity, hypertension, stress and other risk factors for CVD are so common. In 2001 CVD accounted for 74,824 deaths in Canada. An...

Preventive Maintenance: Beware of Frostbite!

Another Canadian winter is upon us; another season of frozen roads and frozen toes. Time to start carrying extra gear to make sure you keep warm in the coldest weather conditions. Protect yourself.