Transportation Arrow takes aim at Cowtown October 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Arrow Truck Sales, a U.S. pre-owned truck dealership with 17 nationwide locations, has announced plans to expand its Canadian sales efforts and open a new facility in Calgary by the e...
Transportation Don’t end up riding a charley horse October 1, 2002 You've been on the road for days. You're exhausted. Finally you take a shower and climb into your bunk ready for a few wonderful hours of sleep. An hour passes in dreamland when suddenly your leg goes...
Transportation Transport worker earnings up October 1, 2002 OTTAWA, Ont. - According to Statistics Canada, workers who call the transport and warehousing sector home now average weekly pay cheques of about $766.59.This June total was up 3.8 per cent over the s...
Transportation I-75 shut in terror alert October 1, 2002 MIAMI, Fla. - A 20-mile stretch of I-75 running east-west through Florida was shut down Sept. 13 as authorities investigated a possible terrorist attack planned for Miami.The stretch of highway known ...
Transportation Oilfield expansion projects set aside in light of Kyoto (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 EDMONTON, Alta. - Prime Minister Jean Chretien's pledge to ratify the Kyoto Accord is threatening to bring Alberta's booming oilfield industry to a grinding halt, according to Petro-Canada.The company...
Transportation St. John’s outer ring nearing end October 1, 2002 VIRGINIA WATERS, Nfld. - Traffic congestion will be lessened now that the Newfoundland capital area truckers can travel another portion of the outer ring road.Recently Minister of Works, Services and ...
Transportation MD: Province, feds should pay for Hwy. 69 (October 01, 2002) October 1, 2002 SUDBURY, Ont. - A local doctor says there's no question, the federal and Ontario provincial governments should each pay an equal share to four-lane Hwy. 69.Public safety is the responsibility of both ...
Transportation Niche Hauling: The specialists October 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Everyone's heard the phrase "Jack of all trades, master of none."It's not generally a flattering statement, especially when it's being directed at your trucking operation.While some c...
Transportation Load Brokers: Brokering relationships October 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Load brokers are frequent whipping boys in the trucking industry, with perception running rampant that some aren't always dealing fairly and often don't pay on time if at all.But carri...
Transportation OBAC – your new voice October 1, 2002 It is in the nature of owner/operators to go it alone.It's the attitude of resilience, resourcefulness and indeed courage, marking the truly independent among the trucking professionals in this countr...
Transportation Mullen takes Kam’s oilfield hauling October 1, 2002 ALDERSYDE, Alta. - Mullen Transportation has purchased Lloydminster-based Kam's Oilfield Hauling, further expanding the company's oilfield fleet.The deal is expected to close Oct. 1 and will include a...
Transportation CHUM radio stations going back to music programming October 1, 2002 KINGSTON, Ont. - Eastern Ontario AM dial mainstay 1380 CKLC has officially dumped its all-sports format after only a year without music.The new format, dubbed "all-time favorites" by company officials...
Transportation Pickering show raises awareness for Sick Kids October 1, 2002 PICKERING, Ont. - The Pickering Truck Stop was the venue for the first annual show to raise awareness for Sick Children's Hospital and the Children's Wish Foundation.Joanne Roefaro, restaurant manager...
Transportation Legislature weighs in on the Coq debate October 1, 2002 KAMLOOPS, B.C. - While the B.C. Liberals continue to look at ways of improving the long-term viability of the Coquihalla, a local MLA insists it's not for sale.Kamloops MLA, Claude Richmond, recently ...
Transportation CF files for Chapter 11 October 1, 2002 VANCOUVER, Wash. - Consolidated Freightways has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, however subsidiary Canadian Freightways is expected to remain unaffected."I am disappointed Consolidated Freightways co...