Toronto to host ITS World Congress August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Toronto will host nearly 4000 transportation technology professionals at the Sixth World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems Nov. 8-12, 1999, the organizing c
October trade surplus rises August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canada's trade surplus in October expanded more than expected as exports jumped 4.2%, tracking an upward move in the value of manufacturing shipments. The surge refl
HighwayMaster chairman resigns August 1, 2014 DALLAS -- William Saunders, chairman and co-founder of HighwayMaster Communications, has resigned to pursue other interests, the company said. William C. Kennedy Jr., vice chair
FedEx, pilots union reach agreement August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Federal Express Corp. and its 3500-member pilots union have reached an agreement on a new contract, the company said. The deal, which FedEx said places its pil
Visteon Automotive buys 80% of PABA August 1, 2014 DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Motor Co.'s parts subsidiary, Visteon Automotive Systems, said it has acquired 80% of PABA Inc., a maker of climate control products for cars and trucks. Te
Cummins leads worldwide diesel production August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- In terms of diesel engines over 200 horsepower, Cummins Engine Co. led the way in 1997 production. The Indiana-based company built 218,000 engines in that class last ye
Oshkosh wins $49.2-million US military contract August 1, 2014 OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Truck Corp., known in the trucking business for its venerable yard tractors, has secured a $49.2-million US contract to build a tactical vehicle for the U.
Transport Canada gives $250,000 to railway association for safety program August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Transport Canada will give $250,000 to the Railway Association of Canada for a campaign to reduce accidents at rail crossings by 50% by 2006. Called Direction 2006,
Alberta alliance promotes civil engineering careers August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Alberta's road-builders and the provincial government will promote careers in highway construction under the Joint Workforce Development Initiative announced last week.
Flash: Alberta approves red-light cameras August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Starting Jan. 1, police in Alberta will be able to issue fines for violations using evidence provided by red-light cameras at intersections. The cameras photograp
Kuhlman acquisition charges Borg-Warner turbo business August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Auto-parts maker Borg-Warner Automotive will acquire Kuhlman Corp., which produces Schwitzer turbochargers among other vehicle components, for $39 US a share in a cash a
Trailmobile acquires 54% stake in Mond August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Dec. 21) -- Trailmobile Corp., North America's fourth-largest trailer manufacturer, has acquired a 54% stake in Mississauga, Ont.-based Mond Industries, the seco
Collenette issues a brief response to a $17-billion problem August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Federal Transport Minister David Collenette promised to "continue to work collaboratively with my colleagues" in response to a study that said Canada's national highway s
Trimac, four U.S. bulk carriers form operating alliance August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Dec. 22) -- Five companies in the ultra-competitive U.S. bulk chemical haulage sector -- Trimac Transportation Inc.; Groendyke Transport Inc.; Manfredi Motor Transit Co.;
Prestolite Electric buys alternator designs from Dixie Electric August 1, 2014 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Dec. 22) -- Prestolite Electric Inc. has acquired rights to three heavy-duty alternator designs from Toronto-based aftermarket supplier Dixie Electric. Prestolite