Transportation Can’t we all just get along? October 1, 2001 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Ever since mankind invented the wheel there have been problems, but most tend to pale in comparison to the issues involved in cars and trucks sharing the road.Both motorists and tr...
Transportation Shoplifters are working in bulk October 1, 2001 MONCTON, N.B. - Employees at a Zellers outlet were left puzzled after someone stole an entire trailer load of goods parked outside a Moncton mall.Police report the trailer contained tens of thousands ...
Transportation Jemseg now open October 1, 2001 JEMSEG, N.B. - According to the Maritime Road Development Corporation, the latest section of the four-lane highway from Fredericton to Moncton opened Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. The seven-kilometre section i...
A bark worse than any bite preview image Transportation A bark worse than any bite October 1, 2001 HUTTONVILLE, Ont. - At the point of no return, engine brakes often save lives; not only in the case of the trucker, but also the person who has the potential to be on the other end of an accident.Howe...
End of an era for owner/op preview image Transportation End of an era for owner/op October 1, 2001 PARIS, Ont. - When Doug Gibson of Paris, Ont. hangs his keys up for the last time it will cap a career that has spanned a half-century.The original winner of the Canadian Owner/Operator of the Year Aw...
Transportation Smorgasbord of truck champions October 1, 2001 TORONTO, Ont. - On Sept. 8, Canadians demonstrated their skills in a three part competition to claim the title of best at the Canadian Food Driving Championship 2001.In the 22-foot straight truck divi...
Transportation Old glory October 1, 2001 STRATHMORE, Alta. - Everyone has their cure for the winter blahs. For Tristan Jackson, that means hunkering down in his shop and tackling a new truck restoration project.For five months, or about 1,50...
The search is on in Ontario (October 01, 2001) preview image Transportation The search is on in Ontario (October 01, 2001) October 1, 2001 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has begun its search to find nominations for the 2001 OTA/Volvo Trucks Ontario Driver of the Year.If you have a driver who deserves to be recogni...
Transportation New CPPI forms now available (October 01, 2001) October 1, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. - The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) has made new driver certification forms available, to comply with the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIEDA).Introd...
Transportation Manitoba to become hydrogen producer October 1, 2001 WINNIPEG, Man. - After his recent visit to Europe, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer is determined to make his province the leader in hydrogen fuel production.After seeing hydrogen fuel cells in action in pr...
Transportation AMTA changes staff regime (October 01, 2001) October 1, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has made some more staffing changes, as veteran member Al Smythe has resigned his position as general manager.Smythe is leaving the asso...
Many factors play with the price of diesel fuel preview image Transportation Many factors play with the price of diesel fuel October 1, 2001 Diesel fuel prices were relatively - and I mean relatively - stable throughout much of the summer. However, despite some moderation from their peaks, they remain high compared to historical levels.And...
Manitoba carriers could receive sales tax refund preview image Transportation Manitoba carriers could receive sales tax refund October 1, 2001 WINNIPEG, Man. - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has learned the province's many carriers may be eligible for a Manitoba Retail Sales Tax refund.Bob Dolyniuk, general manager of the MTA, expla...
Transportation Impaired driving law upheld in Alta. (October 01, 2001) October 1, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. - Albertans accused of drunk driving can be slapped with 90-day licence suspensions even if their criminal impaired driving charges are dropped or dismissed, a judge ruled yesterday.The...
Transportation Cattle war brewing October 1, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. - Year-round feeder cattle imports are on the way, but the U.S. National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) isn't happy with the process.The NCBA is threatening trade action against Ca...
