No more private-sector truck inspection stations in B.C. August 1, 2014 VICTORIA, B.C. (Dec. 22) -- The Insurance Corp. of British Columbia issued a moratorium on new Designated Inspection Facilities (DIF) as part of an overall review to improve the Co
Hyundai starts exporting commercial vehicles to U.S. August 1, 2014 SEOUL, Korea (Dec. 29) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's largest auto-maker, began exporting commercial vehicles to the U.S. yesterday under the Bering Truck nameplate. Hyundai pl
Mack, Oshkosh to offer new front-discharge ready-mix truck August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (Dec. 23) -- Mack Trucks Inc. and Oshkosh Truck Corp. will collaborate on a new generation of front-discharge concrete mixers to replace its FDM model mixer.
Saskatchewan plans shipper liability legislation August 1, 2014 REGINA, Sask. (Dec. 24) -- Saskatchewan said it plans to draft legislation next year that will hold shippers and truckers jointly liable for vehicle size and weight violations.
During peak season, the hits keep coming at UPS August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (Dec. 23) -- Do customers use the Internet to track shipments? Do they ever, according to United Parcel Service. The world's largest package delivery company expected mo
CTA: Truckers win one battle against state taxes, but the war goes on August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Dec. 23) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance said truckers have won a battle but not the war against a proliferation of state taxes not covered by the Canada-U.S. tax treaty
Ridewell establishes Canadian warehouse location August 1, 2014 SPINGFIELD, Mo. (Dec. 23) -- Ridewell Corp. announced that it will distribute its trailer air suspensions via the Dana Axle Plant Warehouse in Barrie, Ont. The location was esta
Citing poor service during Winter 1996-97, the Canadian Wheat Board sues CP Rail for $45 million August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Dec. 24) -- Canadian Pacific Railway said it will "defend itself vigorously" against a $45-million lawsuit filed yesterday by the Canadian Wheat Board. The CWB, the wor
ATA calls for performance-based requirements for drug tests August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 31) Ð The American Trucking Associations has asked the head of the U.S. anti-drug program to endorse fewer random drug testing for truck drivers who work for
Fuel taxes — and perhaps tolls — needed to pay for Prairie highways August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Dec. 31) -- A study of CanadaÕs grain handling and transportation system recommended that federal and provincial governments use a portion of the fuel tax they collect to p
Manitoba WCB cuts premium rates August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (Jan. 4) -- The Manitoba trucking industry will enjoy lower workers compensation premium costs in 1999, the third straight year in which rates have dropped. In fact, the t
Manitoba drivers: new air brake ticket required August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (Jan. 4) -- As of Jan. 1, 1999, the Manitoba Class 1 truck driver's licence has two air-brake endorsement possibilities. The existing "A" endorsement will continue but has
Mullen Transportation acquires sole ownership of Mill Creek August 1, 2014 ALDERSYDE, Alta. (Dec. 29) -- Mullen Transportation Inc. has bought the 60% of Cambridge, Ont.-based general-freight hauler Mill Creek Inc. it did not already own. The deal is for
Tesma International to buy majority stake in Hanwha Auto August 1, 2014 SEOUL, Korea (Dec. 31) -- KoreaÕs Hanwha Corp. said it will sell a 51% stake in its auto parts unit, unlisted Hanwha Automotive Components Corp, to Tesma International for $23 mill
Montana looks for a quick solution on speed limits August 1, 2014 HELENA, Mont. (Jan. 4) -- Montana's attorney general will ask the state legislature to impose fixed numerical speed limits after the state Supreme Court ruled that a "reasonable an