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Alberta Considers Periodic Re-Tests

EDMONTON, Alta. - Alberta may require drivers to be re-tested periodically in order to maintain their driving privileges, announced Transportation Minister Ed Stelmach.

Editor’s Comment: Let’s Support Ongoing Education in Trucking

Last month I received a phone call from Robert Nogier, an Alberta trucking veteran who suffered an injury that prevents him from being able to drive truck (see pg. 8 for story).

International’s American Eagle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - International unveiled its new American Eagle 9900ix at the Mid-America Trucking Show - a truck that honours the "Spirit of America" and the nation's truck drivers.

Statistics Canada Releases Data on Carrier Earnings

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking companies saw a revenue increase of 6.1 per cent in 2002 over 2001, says a report issued by Statistics Canada.

Eligibility Concerns for Canadian Waiver Carriers

DON MILLS, Ont. - When driver Pierre Coutu received a letter from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation informing him that he's not eligible to drive in the U.S., it came as a shock.

What Drives You to Keep Trucking?

NISKU, Alta. - There are far easier ways to earn a living than driving truck.

Road Knights Demo Blind Spots at TruckWorld

TORONTO, Ont. - Truck drivers of the OTA Road Knights Team were slated to host a Road Sharing Exhibit at the Truck World show (April 22 - 24, Toronto).

Mack Introduces 60-Inch Sleeper, New UniMax Axles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Mack officials introduced a new sleeper at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Ivaco Carriers Plan to Fight Back

TORONTO, Ont. - Three carriers forced by court order in March to continue providing services to Ivaco, a Quebec-based steel producer, are planning to fight back.

Sterling Boosts Dealer Network

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sterling enjoyed considerable market growth last year, said company officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Mack Introduces 60-Inch Sleeper, Axles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Mack officials introduced a new sleeper at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cummins Aims to Reduce Fuel and Lube Costs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Looking to push the envelope on fuel and maintenance savings, Cummins is going to market with integrated idle-reduction technology and extended oil drain intervals, announced company officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

New Suspension and Diagnostic Software for ArvinMeritor Companies

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Systems is planning a series of changes to its RideStar RHP trailer air suspension system. The RHP will evolve into the RXP, a trailer air suspension designed to combine current RHP features with i...

ConMet Introduces New Brake Drum

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Conmet company officials introduced new products and several improvements at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

Publisher’s Comment: Pass The Dictionary Please

Last month, our editorial team focused their efforts on reporting the new rules of hauling goods to the U.S. Sponsored by ChevronTexaco and published as a special report, it was the "meat and potatoes" of making a crossing.