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Canadians told to get passports for land crossings soon

CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. -- U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins said this week that he doesn't think a high-tech drivers' licence will be accepted as an alternative to a passport in order to get into the U.S.,

Most freight still flows through Windsor-Det

DETROIT -- The land border gateway ay Detroit-Windsor, Ont. was still the top port for the value of freight moved by truck to and from the U.S., according to a new special report on North American freight transportation from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: CFIA places restrictions on California leafy greens

OTTAWA -- Veggie haulers beware: Beginning June 1, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require that all shipments of leafy green produce grown in California be accompanied by a Confirmation of Sale (COS) document confirming the origin of the goods.

ACE e-manifest mandatory in NY, Michigan this week

FORT ERIE, Ont. -- Staring this Thurs. May 24, 2007, ACE electronic manifests at all land border ports in Michigan and New York will be mandatory.

BREAKING NEWS: Extra U.S. border crossing fee is a go for June 1

OTTAWA -- The cost of crossing the border for Canadian truckers is about to go up once again.

Bush to sign bill delaying Mexican truck pilot

WASHINGTON -- It was a good day for American owner-ops, driver unions, and other groups strongly opposed to the Bush Administration's promise to open up the U.S. border to 100 select Mexican trucking companies.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Big Three support separate Windsor-Detroit bridge

LANSING, Mich. -- In what might be their first clear statement on the controversial matter, the Big Three automakers have authored a letter indicating their full support for a new, separate bridge crossing southwest of the Ambassador Bridge.

Firm issues bid for American side of Detroit-Windsor tunnel

DETROIT -- The City of Windsor is no longer the only serious candidate to take over the U.S. side of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, which is up for sale by Detroit City Council.

Start preparing for FAST card renewals: CBSA

OTTAWA -- It seems like only yesterday you were filling out paperwork, scrambling to find an open FAST enrollment center, and waiting for untold minutes on the phone to book a face-to-face interview with the appropriate customs authority.

Border costs reaching ‘tipping point’: Report

OTTAWA -- A myriad of U.S. and Canadian border security measures since 9/11 have not impacted the volume of goods hauled between the two nations, but Canadian companies are forced to pick up most of the tab, according to a new study released by the Conference Board of Canada.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Michigan highway authority rips impact report for twin span

DETROIT -- Another Michigan government agency is punching holes in an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard regarding a twin span for the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Michigan.

Great White Camions? Canadians ponder impact of Mexican trucks on market

TORONTO -- For the last decade or so, the three-way marriage between the NAFTA nations has basically been a cozy affair involving the U.S., and us Maple Leafers, with the Mexican third wheel holding a candle in the background.

DOT publishes government-mandated safety info on Mexican truck pilot

WASHINGTON --The U.S. Department of Transportation wasted little time in trying to comply with an order by Congress to disclose more public information on its plan to allow 100 Mexican for-hire carriers to cross the American border.

US passport rule delayed until ’09

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to delay implementation of a rule requiring anyone entering the U.S. -- Americans included -- to show a valid passport.

By the Numbers: TC study updates trucking landscape

OTTAWA -- Heavy trucks accounted for 21.5 billion vehicle kilometers in 2005 and 13 percent of those were empty hauls -- compared to six billion kilometers for medium-sized trucks, according to a new Transport Canada study released this week.