Transportation Keeping It Safe April 1, 2002 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The fact that Ontario ranks number two for highway safety in North America is outstanding, but, the Ministry of Transportation hopes to reach the top spot in the world.The paved hi...
Transportation Bridgestone turnaround April 1, 2002 TOKYO, Japan - Thanks to the much-publicized tire recalls and subsequent lawsuits endured by its Bridgestone/Firestone subsidiary, Japanese tiremaker Bridgestone Corp.'s profit fell two per cent in 20...
Transportation The 407’s message couldn’t be clearer April 1, 2002 Last month I talked about the unfair treatment that many commercial truckers were being subjected to when using the 407.That column sparked a series of phone calls from fed-up readers, most calling to...
Transportation Volvo Link offers global coverage (April 01, 2002) April 1, 2002 GREENSBORO, N.C. - Volvo Trucks North America has developed and will market a fully integrated vehicle communications system in Volvo Link.The company calls it an affordable two-way satellite communic...
Transportation Cat stock bolstered by economy, new company structure April 1, 2002 PEORIA, Ill. - Glen Barton, Caterpillar Inc. chairman and chief executive, is starting to express a certain confidence in the economy that hasn't been present for some time.Barton says he now expects ...
Transportation Cat h-d engines honored by J.D. Power April 1, 2002 MOSSVILLE, Ill. - Cat heavy-duty on-highway diesel engines have received two awards from J.D. Power and Associates for the second time in as many years.Once again the honors for Highest Customer Satis...
Transportation Partnership to prepare future April 1, 2002 CALGARY, Alta. - Kenworth Truck Company, and its Calgary dealership - GreatWest Kenworth Ltd., have partnered with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to better train students.The part...
Transportation Do you think truck stops should provide idle-free parking? April 1, 2002 GRIMSBY, Ont. - The reduction of greenhouse gases is a hot topic of late, especially with the October engine deadline looming just around the corner. The introduction of emissions testing, recycling, ...
Transportation STA helps re-write Sask. Liens Act April 1, 2002 REGINA, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has helped with a re-write of the Commercial Liens Act, making it more beneficial for the trucking industry.The most important change the gr...
Transportation B.C. highways to get $122 million funding boost April 1, 2002 VICTORIA, B.C. - The federal government and the province of B.C. have inked a deal to spend $122 million in joint funding towards highway improvements over the next five years.B.C. Transportation Mini...
Transportation Containing Quebec intermodal thefts April 1, 2002 MONTREAL, Que. - Although a senate report suggests organized criminals run the Port of Montreal, port chief Dominic Taddeo says it is not as bad as senator Colin Kenny says it is."Let's get the facts ...
Transportation Manitoba looks to improve Emerson Int’l crossing April 1, 2002 EMERSON, Man. - A Mar. 1 meeting in Emerson brought the issues of highway configuration, access and the establishment of a transportation service park in the area to the forefront.Manitoba's busiest b...
Transportation TruckMiles feature on trucknews.com April 1, 2002 DON MILLS, Ont. - Truck drivers can now plan out their routes, estimate arrival times and calculate profits by using TruckMiles, the latest addition to trucknews.com.The handy new tool allows truckers...
Transportation 39th annual CFMS coming April 1, 2002 TORONTO, Ont. - Today's tough economy got you down to the point you're feeling uninspired?Manufacturers and fleetmen alike can look forward to the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar's 39th annual even...
Transportation Tax Time: Avoid potentially taxing situations March 1, 2002 WINNIPEG, Man. - It's that time of year again. For most, it's commonly known as tax time. But for Karen Graham, owner/operator turned carrier co-owner, it's time to prepare for battle.Her company, Gai...