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B.C. Creates Fuel Tax Exemption

VICTORIA, B.C. - The province of B.C. is offering fuel tax exemptions for fleets and individuals that use biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels.

Pattullo Weigh Scale Closed

VANCOUVER, B.C. - TransLink has permanently closed the Pattullo weigh scale to heavy-duty trucks. The permanent closure took effect July 1, with enforcement to be continued through the deployment of a mobile unit operated by the provincial governm...

Lord Rejects Plan for Public Insurance

FREDERICTON, N.B. - New Brunswick's plan to reduce the cost of car insurance will include a special discount for new and young drivers.

Former Truck News Writer Recognized

TORONTO, Ont. - Former Truck News and Truck West contributor and editor of Canadian Lawyer magazine Mike Fitz-James was given the Kenneth R. Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Canadian Business Press banquet this June.

Highway 101 to Receive Repaving

STILLWATER, N.S. - The province is investing about $2 million into repaving a section of Highway 101.

Smyrlis to Chair Intermodal Conference

TORONTO, Ont. - Editorial director Lou Smyrlis has been invited to chair the Canadian Intermodal 2004 conference to be held Sept. 22-24 in Toronto.

OPP: Slow Down Near Emergency Workers

KENORA, Ont. - A close call on a Northern Ontario highway has prompted the Ontario Provincial Police to remind truckers to slow down and change lanes when approaching emergency workers.

Report: Clogged Borders Costing Ontario $5.25 Billion

TORONTO, Ont. - The provincial economy is suffering from its own success, with clogged and inefficient border crossings sucking $5.25 billion a year out of the economy, according to a study released recently by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

Trucking on the Rock

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. - It's not uncommon for a trucker to experience four-season weather changes during a single trip across Newfoundland and Labrador and, like the climate and terrain in this province, the problems truckers face can be just as unpre...

APTA’s Boyd Has High Praise for Election Winners

DIEPPE, N.B. - Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president, Ralph Boyd, was pleased to see a number of familiar faces win their respective ridings during the recent federal election.

Truckers Train on Internet Highway

MONTREAL, Que. - The Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) will turn on the media machine in September to spread the news about an Internet-based continuing education program. Under development for two years, it will let truckers evaluate their genera...

Keeping Three Eyes on the Road

CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary's East West Express is the first trucking company in the world to implement a new vision-based safety system that combines a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) capabilities as well as...

PMTC Elects Board

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada ratified the following slate of directors at its annual general meeting and conference:...

Four Drivers Inducted Into PMTC/Cancom Tracking Hall of Fame

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Truck drivers rarely, if ever, get recognition for their work.

Comfortable Cabs Mean Happier Drivers, More Productivity

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - It's no secret that spec'ing trucks with driver comfort in mind can go a long way to maintaining a stable and satisfied workforce.