Transportation Michelin Brings Wide-Base X One Tour to Canada November 1, 2004 TORONTO, Ont. - Michelin wound up its 2004 summer tour promoting its wide-base X One tires, originally introduced at the Great American Truck Show in 2000, with two stops in Canada this fall. This after spending an entire summer making several sto...
Transportation Get Rid of “Bottom Feeders” OTA Tells Province November 1, 2004 TORONTO, Ont. - The provincial government should pursue the "bottom feeders" who give the industry a bad name, said OTA president David Bradley.
Need to Go Back to Skid School? preview image Transportation Need to Go Back to Skid School? November 1, 2004 GRAND BEND, Ont. - Truck drivers can now learn to avoid slipping and sliding at the new Canadian Centre for Decision Driving's (CCDD) skid school.
Transportation Transportation Key Issue in Election November 1, 2004 CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary's Mayor Dave Bronconnier is vowing to make transportation a priority as he seeks re-election this month.
Transportation Trailer Guard Changes in the Works November 1, 2004 OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking officials want both U.S. and Canada to adopt the new trailer under-ride guard standard recently announced by Transport Canada. Transport Canada recently announced that motor vehicle safety regulations will be amend...
Transportation Transportation Key Issue in Calgary Election November 1, 2004 CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary's incumbent Mayor Dave Bronconnier is vowing to make transportation a priority as he seeks re-election this month. Upon launching his campaign, "Mayor Bronco" said he will focus on three key issues: transportation, the env...
Transportation 18 Wheels of Christmas Kicks Off November 1, 2004 CALGARY, Alta. - After an enormously successful debut, organizers of the 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign have launched their second effort.
Transportation TLA Survey Examines Coastal Forestry Industry November 1, 2004 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) has conducted a survey that shows there is optimism about the future of the coastal forestry industry in B.C., but further changes are still required.
Transportation Media Report Angers BCTA President November 1, 2004 LANGLEY, B.C. - B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) president Paul Landry has responded angrily to a report in the Vancouver Sun that the trucking industry has been infiltrated by organized crime.
Transportation U.S. Hours-Of-Service Get One Year Reprieve November 1, 2004 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The trucking industry, both north and south of the border, breathed a sigh of relief upon learning U.S. Congress voted Sept. 30 to extend the current HOS rules for a period of one year.
Transportation Hino Now Offers Air Suspensions for First Time in North America November 1, 2004 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Hino is now offering air ride suspensions on its Class 6 and 7 trucks for the first time in North America.
Transportation Idle-Free Campaign Kicks Off November 1, 2004 BRANDON, Man. - Canada's third annual Idle Free - Quiet Zone campaign kicked off at the Brandon/Husky Car/Truck Stop in Brandon, Man. Oct. 4.
Transportation First Mixer With Front and Rear Air Link Debuts at Truxpo November 1, 2004 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Raydan's Air Link tandem front air ride suspension has been factory-installed on a mixer truck for the first time and the truck was on display at Truxpo in Abbotsford, B.C. Oct. 1 - 3.
Transportation Preporator Removes Air From Fuel System, Improving Engine Performance November 1, 2004 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - It's a well-known fact that air often gets trapped in the fuel line. But not everyone knows just how detrimental that can be to an engine's performance.
Transportation Truck-Mounted Cameras Expose Blind Spots November 1, 2004 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A new company in B.C. has launched an on-board camera system for commercial trucks which can be used to show blind spots or help drivers maneuver in tight quarters.
