Transportation Letters to the editor (July 01, 2002) July 1, 2002 Have you got: Comments, questions, or complaints about something you've read in this issue or seen in the industry in general?Well, we at Truck News would love to hear from you.Just drop us a line and...
Transportation Partnership to enhance security July 1, 2002 CHICAGO, Ill. - ALK Technologies and Qualcomm have teamed up to offer fleets the latest weapon against terrorism.The Qualcomm OmniTracs mobile communications system has been integrated with ALK's rout...
Transportation DMG retools logistics show (July 01, 2002) July 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Expocam producer, DMG world media, has inked a partnership with the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) regarding two trade shows they present in Toronto.The two organizations say th...
Transportation Photo radar bill approved in Manitoba (July 01, 2002) July 1, 2002 WINNIPEG, Man. - There appears to be no stopping photo radar from being introduced in Manitoba, as controversial amendments allowing its use were recently approved.Winnipeg City Police plan to be givi...
Transportation The anatomy of a Canadian farm July 1, 2002 With Canadian farmers trying to diversify in light of tough economic times, many of them are turning to trucking. While this may seem like a good solution to the driver shortage plaguing the trucking ...
Transportation Grit – a poem July 1, 2002 The storm is coming fast,then Bam!The driver hits it. Warning? None.Shock, surprise.The darkness falls,the road is gone,Hi...
Transportation Truck-warfare escalates as drivers ‘drafted’ July 1, 2002 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - As many as three million U.S. truckers will be trained to identify and report suspicious drivers and vehicles in an industry-wide effort to quell potential terrorist threats.The proj...
Transportation Currie’s carries July 1, 2002 BARRIE, Ont. - With the largest fleet of heavy towing and recovery units north of Toronto, it is no wonder Currie Heavy Towing works by the motto "Anywhere - Anytime."They have a fleet of six heavy re...
Transportation Name change leads to Warner Industries July 1, 2002 REGINA, Sask. - Freightliner Truck Sales Regina Ltd. has a new moniker as do several of the company's related dealership locations.Freightliner Truck Sales Regina Ltd. is now officially known as Warne...
Transportation Mack back in N.B. July 1, 2002 MONCTON, N.B. - The newest addition to the Mack network, the Lounsbury Truck Centre, has just received its first order of trucks. The company has two separate locations, one in Moncton and the other i...
Transportation Trailmobile Canada adds Ontario dealer July 1, 2002 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Trailmobile Canada is pleased to announce Transport Trailer Sales as its new dealer in Ontario.Transport Trailer's Nick Lambevski says, "The addition of Trailmobile as our major pr...
Transportation People (July 01, 2002) July 1, 2002 Paul Harper is the new president of Diesel Capital Ltd., which is the parent company of several firms including Harper Detroit Diesel Ltd.In this new role, Harper will be responsible for assisting in ...
Transportation How have your insurance rates changed over the last year? July 1, 2002 LEDUC, Alta. - Insurance rates have always been a cause of concern for most owner/operators and fleet owners, and the tragic events of 9/11 have exacerbated the situation.Some major carriers have seen...
Transportation Pitchin’ in July 1, 2002 ETOBICOKE, Ont. - With food bank usage climbing to new heights across the country, Truck News, International and Weston's Bakery recently combined forces to help feed the needy."We were more than plea...
Transportation Clarke revenues up July 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Clarke Inc., a Canadian provider of freight transportation and logistics services throughout North America, has announced its revenues increased 25 per cent for fiscal 2002.The company...