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FMCSA study examines driver sleep patterns

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Team drivers and sleeper berths may not be as bad for fatigue as some people think.That, at least, is the conclusion of a new report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrat...

Goodyear makes ‘impact’ with new steer tire

DANVILLE, Va. - Harnessing the power of the latest computer modeling and testing technologies and a new tire production process, Goodyear has come to market with a long-haul steer tire it feels confid...

Mobile fuel stations deliver convenience

LANGLEY, B.C. - In the trucking industry, time is money and there's no money being made when the wheels aren't turning. That's why fuelling, although necessary, is rarely something that's looked forwa...

Executive Publisher’s Comment: Sixtieth anniversary an unforgettable occasion

Amidst all the chaos that surrounds us my family was recently treated to a wonderous day. Against the backdrop of war in Iraq, a tattered western alliance, and a struggling economy, my parents celebra...

New system to simplify business (April 01, 2003)

MARKHAM, Ont. - Microdea, a developer of transportation industry document imaging and management solutions, has announced it has integrated Synergize document imaging software into the TMW Suite.TMW S...

Editorial Director’s Comment: Cooler heads needed

They say that those who don't heed the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them. The sharp spikes in diesel prices, the predictions of even higher pricing, and the anger, frustration and despair ...

Back behind the wheel: Headaches: The basics to being pain free

Headaches, mid/upper back stiffness and low back pain with sciatica type symptoms - if you make your living behind the wheel, those are the three most common conditions from which you likely suffer. F...

Law and the Border: A few points about point-to-point movements in the U.S.

Point-to-point movements in the United States are an issue for every Canadian carrier involved in international transportation. Whether referred to as "interstating," "cabotage," "domestic movements,"...

Chasing after fool’s gold won’t get you anywhere

The recent overwhelming rise in fuel prices has once again focused everyone's attention on controlling costs.But is the price of fuel itself really the problem?For owner/operators who provide a servic...

The tale of two documents

First, some great news that never makes it into the mainstream press. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Annual Road Safety Report (ORSAR) for 2001 was recently released and not only did it show...

Fuel surcharges may be the only answer

TORONTO, Ont. - The hard lessons of the last diesel price spike in 1999/2000 may still be fresh in the memories of independent owner/operators and carriers, but it's debatable if they are being applie...

Bracing for Code Red

WINDSOR, Ont. - With the U.S. teetering on the brink of war with Iraq as Truck News was going to press, there is mounting concern among transborder carriers about the possible impact of a state of hig...

Alberta to spend more on roads due to surplus

EDMONTON, Alta. - The Province of Alberta has struck gold - or oil, at least - and it's planning to spend much of its unexpected new windfall on highways.The province has announced it will realize an ...

BCTA opposes fuel tax increase

LANGLEY, B.C. - The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) adamantly opposes the latest 3.5 cent per litre fuel tax imposed by the province, and it is letting the B.C. Liberals know exactly how it feels.The...

Windsor border truck back-up solution in limbo

WINDSOR, Ont. - A solution for the immense and frequent backlogs of trucks at the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and Detroit is in limbo, after a joint federal-provincial committee, charged with ma...