Transportation Eye On Technology: No Plug? No Problem March 1, 2004 There's something new hanging in the air over hundreds of North American truck stops, and it has nothing to do with the smell of coffee or exhaust fumes. It's a wireless connection to the Internet.
Transportation Eye On Technology: More Communication, Less Cost March 1, 2004 Last year PGT Industries, Florida's largest maker of custom-built doors, windows and patio rooms, began offering a true "order one, build one, deliver one" supply chain to its customers. The firm stands out from the crowd because it delivers its p...
Transportation Mid America Trucking Show Report (March 01, 2004) March 1, 2004 Sterling boosting dealer network and truck production...
Transportation With Paul Vikner March 1, 2004 MT: Class 8 truck sales in the Canadian market grew by about 2,220 units in 2003 - an 11% increase. Sales are also now picking up in the U.S. How are you feeling about 2004?
Transportation The Art of the Turnaround March 1, 2004 Transportation companies - small and large - get into trouble for many reasons, all rooted in human weakness and shared, in varying degrees, among direct management, major shareholders, directors, auditors, and brokers. Even suppliers and clients...
Transportation Maintenance on the Move March 1, 2004 The best-run carriers have come to view their maintenance departments as more than cost centres. With the economic picture improving, providers of maintenance software are hopeful such fleets will now put some real investment dollars behind their...
Former Trucker Raises Funds For CHEO preview image Transportation Former Trucker Raises Funds For CHEO March 1, 2004 MALLORYTOWN, Ont. - A 1929 Legend car will be roaring through Eastern Ontario truck stops over the next two years along with owner Don Darling's hopes to raise $100,000 for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa (CHEO).
Transportation Campaigns Target Unsafe Container Chassis March 1, 2004 WINDSOR, Ont. - While Teamsters union officials in the United States have raised alarms over the safety of truck chassis that haul seagoing containers, trucking officials in Canada say the issue has not really posed threats here and that regulator...
Transportation TDG Act Under Review March 1, 2004 OTTAWA, Ont. - Transport Canada is conducting a review of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, (TDG Act).
Transportation N.S. Highway Safety Improved March 1, 2004 HALIFAX, N.S. - Last year was the safest yet for driving on Nova Scotia's highways and roads, according to fatality statistics compiled by the province.
Transportation Port of Vancouver Records Increase in Shipments March 1, 2004 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Port of Vancouver continued its strong growth in cargo volumes last year, with total shipments rising six per cent to 66.7 million tonnes and container shipments rising to an all-time high of 1.54 million TEUs.
Transportation Former OBAC Accountant Turns Himself in to Police March 1, 2004 OSHAWA, Ont. - The former accountant who allegedly absconded with funds belonging to the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada (OBAC) has turned himself in to police.
Transportation Truck Stop Internet Kiosks on the Increase March 1, 2004 EDMONTON, Alta. - Truckers Pal kiosks are sprouting up at truck stops across Canada, providing drivers with an easy way to check weather and road conditions, e-mail family and friends or find a load for the backhaul.
Transportation Goodyear Inks Major Tire Supplier Deals March 1, 2004 AKRON, Oh. - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced recently it has become the major supplier for both Volvo and Freightliner.
Transportation International to Match Downpayments March 1, 2004 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Helping customers prepare their businesses for expected industry growth in 2004, International Truck and Engine Corporation has announced a Down Payment Match program with the purchase of an eligible International truck.
