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Canadian among coolest rigs

LAVAL, Que. - BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires has named the winner of its 2001 Cool Rigs contest: Julia and Tom Dellamastra of Blue Line Distribution of Milton, Ont.The lucky winners qualified for t...

Eaton wins battle for injunction (November 01, 2001)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -Delaware U.S. District Court Chief Judge Joseph Farnan has handed down an injunction in favor of Eaton Corp. in its patent infringement lawsuit against ArvinMeritor.The injunction pro...

Manufacturers say recession will last until ’02 (November 01, 2001)

MONTREAL, Que. - Lobbyists for the Canadian manufacturing sector say it will be gripped by recession until the end of 2002 in a best case scenario.Jayson Myers, chief economist with the Canadian Manuf...

Some random thoughts in the wake of tragedy

Random thoughts, that seems to be the way my mind works ever since the tragedy of Sept. 11.At the best of times I've never been known to stay on a thought or topic for a sustained period. The staff at...

Scenic pilot project a go in western P.E.I.

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Trucks rolling to Western P.E.I. will soon enjoy a more visually appealing journey as a result of continuing efforts to enhance the natural environment around Island roads.The ...

Fix truckers’ pay structure

SACKVILLE, N.S. - For retired Navy Petit Officer First Class Stuart Fairbairn, becoming a truck driver was a loaded decision.He was a chief cook, last serving on the HMCS Halifax before retiring after...

Contracted life is good

THEDFORD, Ont. - For owner/operator Robert Stubbs, his career is ticking along as smoothly as his 2000 Volvo 660."I get a good rate from my company, Marietta Transfer Terminal, and I get all of the mi...

Pay your truckers a decent wage, please

HUDSON'S BAY, Sask. - Darryl Shaw runs general freight out of Hudson's Bay, Sask., and he says it's been a tough go for the company driver lately."There's not enough money to be made," says Shaw, who ...

Transport Canada pledges millions more towards NSC

HALIFAX, N.S. - Transport Minister David Collenette has announced $17.8 million to assist provinces and territories in implementing the National Safety Code (NSC) for motor carriers.The minister made ...

Truck stuck in low overpass

MONCTON, N.B. - For six hours, the latest tractor-trailer to become jammed under the CN Subway overpass on Moncton's Main Street was held firm - along with city traffic.The Oct. 3 crash marked at leas...

MFTA showcases 2002 lineup; looks to expand dealer network

Looking to aid landscapers and contractors haul heavier loads such as timber and crushed rock, MFTA Canada is increasing the GVWR on its Mitsubishi Fuso FG with manual transmission from 12,000 to 14,0...

Liar, liar: Rookies, fleets dodging big premiums

NEW LISKEARD, Ont. - Rather than earning their bones, new truckers in parts of Ontario have simply been hanging skeletons in their closets.According to Ed Popkie, of New Liskeard's 5th Wheel Training ...

Study offers questionable glimpse into future of transportation

Researchers at the University of Toronto have unveiled a study into future transportation that is raising many eyebrows.The 150-page report, entitled TransCanada: Mobility, Transportation and Urban Fr...

Grassroots movement targets railways (November 01, 2001)

MILTON, Ont. - Residents Affected by Intermodal Lines (RAIL) has sprung up here and it's cautioning Ontarians about taxpayer money going to support rail's efforts to open more intermodal facilities."R...

Volvo shifts entire corporate structure

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Volvo Trucks North America has reorganized to align itself within the organizational structure of its parent company, Volvo Global Trucks. Four commercial functional areas will repo...