Industry-led training initative gets a jump-start in Alberta August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- The Alberta government has pledged $575,000 to fund an industry-led training program for drivers, dispatchers, safety supervisors, and other key workers at truck and bus
Iron Highway wins tech award August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Canadian Pacific Railway's "Iron Highway" service won honors at the sixth-annual Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA) this week for a reservation system t
EPA, CARB set their sights on Ford August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ford Motor Co. is under investigation by U.S. and California environmental regulators for selling automobiles that fail to detect pollution problems, reports US
Average second-quarter operating ratio at 95%, according to StatsCan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The average operating ratio of the 74 largest for-hire carriers based in Canada was 0.95 during the second quarter of 1998, the same as in 2Q 1997, according to a Statist
U.S. government to hear from public on $1-billion deal between EPA and engine-makers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The federal government is taking comments from the public through Dec. 3 on the agreement reached last month between engine manufacturers, the federal Environme
Cancom to acquire Star Choice August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Canadian satellite communications provider Cancom announced plans to acquire Star Choice Communications in a swap of stock. The deal is expected to close in February 199
Meritor sees profits, sales jump in 1998 August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich -- Meritor Automotive reported a 35% gain in profits during its first year since being spun off from Rockwell International last September. Profit before a charge wa
States begin to apply for $140 million US to improve border facilities and infrastructure August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater invited transportation officials to submit applications for up to $140 million in funds available to plan improve
Revenue Canada opens consultations on how to address future of customs policies August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Revenue Canada is wants to develop a road map for its policies over the next five years, and the agency is asking the public for direction. The agency is calling for p
UAP endorses Genuine Parts takeover August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- The Board of Directors at UAP, Canada's largest distributor of replacement parts and accessories for cars and trucks, plans to formally endorse the takeover bid made la
Drivers still in the waiting room on DOT medicals issue August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Hopes for a reciprocal deal between Canada and the U.S. on medical qualifications for truck drivers will have to simmer for at least another 10 days as transport official
CN shores up union agreements August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Canadian National Railway said it has completed negotiations with all of its Canadian unions, following ratification of a new contract by rail traffic controllers.
Whether they’re cookin’ with gas or diesel, GMC trucks get new power for 1999 August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- New or improved engines highlight the 1999 GMC lineup of light-medium and medium-duty trucks from General Motors, including the only gasoline engine offered for a heavy-
Roadway goes to the Web to streamline clearance for Mexico-bound freight August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- Looking to expand service to Mexico -- and to make the most of Web-based customer services -- Roadway Express will offer a new electronic customs declaration service
Navistar abandons class-8 cabover business in North America August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Citing low demand for cabover products in North America, Navistar International said it will cease production of its International 9800 model cabover truck at its plant