Features

New publication available for ISO do-it-yourselfers

TORONTO, Ont. - Becoming ISO registered just became easier for fleets, thanks to a new "Do It Yourself" publication released by POA Marketing and Communications.The company has created an ISO 9001:200...

Sale of bridge paves way for heavy truck route into U.S.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - A joint venture between Canadian and U.S. interests has resulted in the purchase of the Niagara River railway bridge, with plans to convert it to a three-lane truck route.Whirlpo...

Kenora jumps on softwood issue (June 01, 2002)

KENORA, Ont. - Kenora council is sending a clear message to the federal government to fight the U.S. on the softwood tariffs imposed several months ago.The first statement: "Whereas the American tarif...

Study highlights Western needs

CALGARY, Alta. - Although still in its early stages, the Canada West Foundation's research study, called Building the New West, is already yielding some interesting insight on the importance of freigh...

It’s show time once again

Every year at this time, the organizers of the various truck shows across the country are in high gear.They have their respective venues reserved, hotel rooms booked and are crossing their fingers in ...

Law and Waiver reform still tough to flag down

It has been necessary from time to time to provide updates on the status of U.S. Immigration waivers.The changes surrounding this topic have been caused by the failure of the U.S. Immigration and Natu...

New Products (June 01, 2002)

J.J. Keller and Associates Inc. has developed a new online service that allows users to control a wide variety of transportation management functions, from their desktop. Keller's Driver Management On...

Cat says 10/02 engines will not change

MOSSVILLE, Ill. - Truck owners will continue to be able to purchase Cat Clean Power heavy-duty and mid-range engines in the most popular ratings after the October emissions deadline.While ACERT-equipp...

Trucknews.com initiates new email news service (June 01, 2002)

DON MILLS, Ont. - The trucking industry's leading information-based Web site, trucknews.com, has launched the first phase of its new weekly email bulletin service known as At Your Personal Request.Rea...

MTO slowly getting back up to speed

TORONTO, Ont. - In the wake of the eight week Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) strike the Ministry of Transportation is making some special exceptions to keep truckers moving.The provin...

People (June 01, 2002)

Mack Trucks has made several personnel changes within its Canadian operations, including appointing a new regional vice-president, Canada. John McQuade will take over the role, overseeing Mack Canada ...

Nfld. readies for big work season

PINSENT'S ARM, Nfld. - A significant amount of road work will be carried out in Labrador this year in addition to $17 million worth of construction on the Trans Labrador Highway (TLH) to complete Phas...

Manitoba doles out more roads cash

WINNIPEG, Man. - Manitoba released its 2002 budget at the end of April, only after being assured the feds will cover the majority of a nearly $500 million overage.With that in mind, the provincial gov...

Should governments be allowed to balance the budget by milking industry?

TRURO HEIGHTS, N.S. - Recently the Nova Scotia government released, what they call, "a balanced budget."Of course changes to fees totaling $17.8 million have helped along the way when trying to reach ...

My media relations blueprint

Why every paper in Canada doesn't employ a transportation writer, I have no idea. Given the size of our biz and the key role we play in the economy, it would seem like a justifiable expense.Until it h...