Transportation CN shakes up its management structure as it prepares for IC merger October 30, 2014 MONTREAL (April 15) -- Canada's largest railway will shake up its management structure in advance of its $2.4-billion buyout of Illinois Central Corp. Canadian National said the
Transportation Ontario to smoke-test heavy trucks starting in September October 30, 2014 TORONTO (April 26 -- Ontario will begin testing heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses in September under the province's Drive Clean initiative. Annual testing will apply to heavy-d
Transportation No B.C. driver’s licence for suspended Alberta motorists October 30, 2014 VANCOUVER (April 26) -- British Columbia is shutting the door to motorists suspended from driving in Alberta who attempt to obtain a B.C. driver's licence. Alberta drivers tagge
Transportation Transport Canada further decentralizes control over ports October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (April 28) -- Transport Minister David Collenette announced the establishment of eight new port authorities as Ottawa continues to decentralize control over ports. The po
Transportation CTA names Peter Baird customs and trade advisor October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (May 5) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has taken a significant step in strengthening its resources by appointing Peter Baird as customs and trade advisor. The
Transportation Halifax loses super-port bid, looks for silver lining October 30, 2014 HALIFAX (April 10) -- Port and rail officials are trying to put a positive spin on Friday's announcement that Halifax lost its bid to become the new East Coast superport. Shipp
Transportation Johnstown America to exit railcar business and focus on building truck components October 30, 2014 CHICAGO (May 11) -- Johnstown America Industries Inc. will sell its railcar building operations to a management-led group for about $134.4 million in cash and assumed debt. The
Transportation Teamsters voting on whether to strike U.S. auto-haulers October 30, 2014 DETROIT (May 14) -- Teamster car haulers are voting through Sunday on whether to authorize a strike that could cripple the U.S. car-hauling industry. Votes will be counted Monda
Transportation U.S. Congress dumps customs user fee October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (May 27) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance calls it a victory for the Canadian trucking industry and trading community. The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee appa
Transportation Newfoundland officials to meet with public, Ottawa to seek ways to improve ferry service October 30, 2014 ST. JOHN'S (June 4) - Government officials here are appealing to Ottawa to help pay for ways to improve capacity on the beleaguered Gulf ferry service. "The province agrees that
Transportation U.S. truck-safety leader promises hours of service proposal by the end of summer October 30, 2014 LAS VEGAS (June 11) -- Progress on hours of service reforms in the United States is heating up as quickly as a summer day in Vegas. At a town hall meeting with truckers at the
Transportation Tandet Kenworth fills truck service void in Ottawa with new dealership October 30, 2014 Tandet Kenworth will strengthen its Eastern Ontario position next month when it opens a new truck dealership in Ottawa. The full service dealership-equipped with a PremierCare
Transportation A silver special for Canada October 30, 2014 Hino Diesel Trucks is celebrating its silver anniversary in Canada by displaying the first of 25 Anniversary FX Limited Edition trucks at Truck World 2000 in Toronto. The silver
Transportation Highway heroes, drive on down! October 30, 2014 Heroes almost never like to admit they've done something special. That doesn't mean others can't say it for them. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is looking for nominations
Transportation Calling all road Ambassadeurs October 30, 2014 The Quebec Trucking Association is bridging the communication gap between the trucking industry and the general public. Similar to the Ontario Trucking Association's Road Kn