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Cargo Thieves Still at Large in Lower Mainland

LANGLEY, B.C. - Between Jan. 19 and 20, armed gunmen robbed two truck drivers of their freight within 12 hours, prompting Langley RCMP to speculate the incidents are linked.

Cash for Fleets (March 01, 2004)

OTTAWA, Ont. - Wage subsidies are available to trucking employers who hire recent college and university graduates, under the newly launched Youth Employment Strategy Program (YES).

Canadian Motor Carriers Honoured

TORONTO, Ont. - Three Canadian motor carriers have been named as recipients of the 2003 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award.

TTA To Host Safety Seminar

TORONTO, Ont. - The Toronto Trucking Association has invited sergeant Cam Woolley of the Ontario Provincial Police to speak about compliance and safety issues in the trucking industry on March 10.

Lost and Found – Part Two

The story so far...

Editor’s Comment: Livestock Haulers Driven Out of Industry

"BSE" may only be three letters, but it's quickly becoming a four-letter word in Alberta.

Mack to Manufacture Hybrid Electric Truck

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA - Mack Trucks recently received a $1.2 million contract through Southwest Research Institute to develop diesel hybrid electric technology that will ultimately be used in military and commercial vehicles.

2004 to Be Busy Year for Quebec Trucking Association

MONTREAL, Que. - Group insurance, cargo containment rules, hours of service, union activity and more are on the Quebec Trucking Association's agenda this year.

OTA Gave Pre-Budget Talk at Queen’s Park

TORONTO, Ont. - The OTA appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs at Queen's Park Feb. 10.

Transforce Concludes Acquisition of Transport Georges Lacaille

MONTREAL, Que. - TransForce Income Fund announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Transport Georges Lacaille, a corporation that specializes in truckload activities in Quebec, Ontario and...

Dwell Times Same At BIT: CIFFA

TORONTO, Ont. - BIT statistics for Jan. 5 to 18 inclusive showed no significant improvement in dwell times compared to earlier weeks, reported the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association in February.

On-Road Emissions Tests Returning to Lower Mainland

VANCOUVER, B.C. - B.C.'s AirCare On-Road program is being resurrected after being scrapped in 2002 due to a lack of funding.

Wives Engage in Mouse Play, While Truckers are Away

DON MILLS, Ont. - Truckers who want to know what their wives are up to while they're on the road should check out atruckerswife.com.

Keeping Your Cool This Summer

CALGARY, Alta. - With the dog days of summer just around the corner, it's a good time to ensure your truck's air conditioning system is working properly.

A Brand New Deal

It's easy to spot the informed buyers at your local truck dealership. They're the ones who ask the probing questions. Their facts are up to date, and they have a firm grasp of any work the equipment will be required to do.