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US Ambassador confirms FAST to be used in lieu of passport

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- He didn't exactly say it, but one could sense that the Canada-U.S. relationship is stronger than it was a couple years ago in listening to US Ambassador David Wilkins address delegates at the Ontario Trucking Association annual convention yesterday.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: No P3 confirmation for proposed gateway bridge: Official

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Contrary to a published report, Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon will not announce a public-private partnership to finance and build a new border crossing at the busy Windsor-Detroit Gateway on Monday.

Transport Minister says private player possible for new bridge

MONTREAL -- There could be a large role for the private sector in the financing and construction of another bridge across the Detroit River, which would create a new trade artery between the border towns Windsor, Ont. and Detroit.

BREAKING NEWS: FAST truckers hauling non-C-TPAT shipments can use dedicated lane at border

QUEENSTON, Ont. -- Starting this Monday morning, the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge will allow FAST-approved drivers and carriers to use the dedicated FAST lane to the border even if the shipment they're carrying is not a C-TPAT load.

Ottawa urges changes to U.S. trucking insurance rules

WASHINGTON -- Canadian trucking insurers soon may not have to link with an American counterpart to underwrite Canadian carriers operating south of the border.

Bush looks to fully open border to Canadian beef

WASHINGTON -- Cows older than 30 months may soon be rolling back across the border if the Bush Administration gets its way.

Survey Says: Most drivers break HOS rules

WASHINGTON -- Three out of four drivers admit to have violated the U.S. hours of service regulations -- and 55 percent say they'll continue to deliberately break the rules -- an online survey shows.

U.S. carriers like EOBR rule; Critics criticize

WASHINGTON -- No surprises here. The American Trucking Associations has declared its support for yesterday's much-anticipated rule on electronic on-board recorders, while long-time government critics like Public Citizen called the proposal a "weak standard."

U.S. Customs expands agri cargo release program

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented the National Agriculture Release Program (NARP), a system that identifies high-volume agricultural imports known historically to be low-risk for exotic plant pests and plant diseases into the U.S.

Law giving feds bridge powers passes; Other bylaw halts Ambassador work

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government has passed a law that gives it more power over private bridges and tunnels, including the busy Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. and Detroit.

Trucks reporting to Windsor secondary must get tagged: CBP

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Effective immediately, all truck drivers who are referred to secondary inspection at the Port of Windsor will be required to attach a truck tag (provided by the officer) to the back of their vehicle prior to leaving the primary booth.

14 US interstates make the cut for major improvements

WASHINGTON -- Plans to reduce traffic tie-ups on several of the busiest American highways are one step closer to becoming a reality as a short list of interstate corridors was announced last week by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters.

Trucker incentives for FAST expanded at two S. Ontario crossings

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is confirming that FAST approved drivers submitting e-manifests could take advantage of a new incentive program that allows them to use dedicated FAST infrastructure at

No transparency for deciding FAST card removal: OTA

TORONTO -- There is no equity in a "one size fits all" enforcement policy for FAST drivers, argues the Ontario Trucking Association.

Ambassador Bridge sues law firm for two-timing

DETROIT -- Toronto-based law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson is being sued by Ambassador Bridge owner and trucking mogul Manuel "Matty" Moroun in U.S. District Court.