Transportation Lacolle FAST Lane Ready September 1, 2003 LACOLLE, Que. - The dedicated southbound FAST lane at the Champlain-Lacolle border crossing south of Montreal is open for business, although it only starts where the highway widens a few hundred feet ...
The End of An Era: Mack’s Special Edition preview image Transportation The End of An Era: Mack’s Special Edition September 1, 2003 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - After nearly four decades of dependable service, the Mack RD, the last of the R series models, is being retired at the end of 2003.To celebrate the end of an era, the company is o...
Clear Shot: Pleased to Meet You…hope You Get My Name preview image Transportation Clear Shot: Pleased to Meet You…hope You Get My Name September 1, 2003 Hello out there...There's no rest for the wicked, so they say, and even though truck industry people are no more wicked than anyone else, the saying holds especially true for them in summertime.While ...
Publisher’s Comment: Respect and Courtesy Go a Long Way Toward a Successful Operation preview image Transportation Publisher’s Comment: Respect and Courtesy Go a Long Way Toward a Successful Operation September 1, 2003 We all know driver retention is one of the biggest problems facing fleet owners today.Now, more then ever, moving from company to company seems to be the norm. Why is that?Is it because Joe Blow's Tra...
People (September 01, 2003) preview image Regulations People (September 01, 2003) September 1, 2003 Gerry's Volvo Truck Centre has expanded its sales force and would like to welcome Kenn Platt to the sales team. Platt has been in the trucking industry for over 20 years as a driver, a trainer and wit...
Port of Vancouver Moving Record Number of Containers preview image Transportation Port of Vancouver Moving Record Number of Containers September 1, 2003 VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Port of Vancouver is on pace for a record year in container shipments, which should mark the 14th straight year of growth for Canada's busiest port.In addition to container traff...
Reefer Haulers Rejoice as Meat Ban Partially Lifted preview image Transportation Reefer Haulers Rejoice as Meat Ban Partially Lifted September 1, 2003 CALGARY, Alta. - Refrigerated goods haulers were the first to benefit from the U.S. decision to allow frozen meat products to cross the border, but will domestic livestock haulers be able to get enoug...
Transportation Newfoundland Scales Changing Ways September 1, 2003 ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. - The meaning of the flashing lights at the provincial scales in Newfoundland and Labrador will now be harmonized with the rest of the country.George Sweeney, Minister of government,...
Transportation Feds to Subsidize Anti-Idling September 1, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. - Natural Resources Canada will subsidize anti-idling technology as part of a $1 billion package for implementation of the Climate Change Plan for Canada. The federal government recently ...
Transportation Freightliner aims to improve look, driveability September 1, 2003 Freightliner Truck has unveiled several changes to its 2004 line-up, including two EGR engines for medium and heavy-duty trucks, an AGS transmission for its Business Class M2 vehicles, a new look for ...
Transportation Avoiding Broker Pitfalls September 1, 2003 MARKHAM, Ont. - A healthy business relationship for both carriers and transportation intermediaries starts with a thorough background check. In fact, it's key to avoiding future problems, says George ...
Transportation Walking in the Giant’s Shadow August 1, 2003 Less than a year after the collapse of Consolidated Freightways, the LTL market has been hit by another shocker: Yellow Corp. and Roadway Corp. - two of the largest and most recognized names in transp...
Transportation Safe, Secure. . . and Finally in Writing August 1, 2003 After nine years of discussions, drafts and a massive research project, Canadian lawmakers appear ready to tell you how to strap, chain or otherwise secure cargo to trailers. Provincial and territoria...
Transportation Caterpillar Gets EPA Nod for Third ACERT-Equipped Engine August 1, 2003 Caterpillar Inc. has received certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company's third engine equipped with ACERT technology.With this certification, Caterpillar says it is th...
Transportation With Evan MacKinnon August 1, 2003 MT: You've served on the board of the Canadian Trucking Alliance for about 10 years now and you were part of the association's restructuring. In your view how is this association better meeting the ne...
