Reflective tape may be required for railroad freight cars August 1, 2014 Washington, (July 15, 1999) -- A U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) study has concluded that fitting freight cars with reflective tape could reduce the incidence of nightim
GM, CAW square off today as contract talks with Canada’s automakers begin August 1, 2014 TORONTO (July 20, 1999) -- General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers will open talks on a new collective bargaining agreement today as the union begins the process of choosing a
Internet transforming retailing at a rapid pace August 1, 2014 SILVER SPRINGS, Md. (July 20, 1999) -- What kind of an impact is the Internet having on retail sales and distribution in North America? Revenue from online transactions in Canad
Port of Vancouver’s container traffic stays strong, forest products rebound at mid-year August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (July 21, 1999) -- The Port of Vancouver handled 36.1 million metric tonnes of freight during the first two quarters of 1999, a 2% decline over last year, according to st
U.S. considering graduated CDL for younger drivers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 1999) -- The U.S. Federal Highway Administration is planning a survey to determine how the trucking industry feels about allowing younger drivers to obta
Tolls or no tolls, construction on Moncton-Fredericton highway continues August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON (July 20, 1999) -- The anti-toll-road stance of New Brunswick's newly elected Conservative government hasn't slowed construction on the four-lane pay-for-use highway be
Mack Trucks executive to lead Mack Canada August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (July 21, 1999) -- Frank Meehan has been named vice-president and general manager of Mack Canada, succeeding Gordon Hellowell, who left July 1 to oversee Mack's s
Mexican trucks operating in Canada ‘technically possible, highly unlikely’ August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (July 21, 1999) -- Canadians for Responsible and Safe Highways fanned concerns yesterday that trucks from Mexico might be operating in Canada, raising "the prospect of shar
BCTA hopeful that LCV proposal will be approved this month August 1, 2014 PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. (July 21, 1999) -- The British Columbia Trucking Association is hopeful that its proposal to allow Rocky Mountain Doubles on Hwy. 2 between the B.C.-Alberta b
Y2K? For GPS users, the problem is EOW August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 1999) -- Users of equipment that relies on Global Positioning System technology should worry less about Y2K and more about EOW. EOW stands for "End-of
CTA rallying convoy to Ottawa August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (July 22, 1999) -- Canada's largest trucking association hopes to rally members to Ottawa in October for a good old-fashioned lobbying blitz. The Canadian Trucking Allian
New Jersey expands network of restricted roads August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. (July 22, 1999) -- New Jersey has broadened its ban on trucks using secondary highways to include Route 1 and Route 130, both old U.S. Highway designations. Route
Governments lay groundwork for improvements at St. Stephen-Calais border crossing August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON (July 23, 1999) -- Officials from Maine, New Brunswick, and the U.S. and Canadian governments met last week to begin planning a new border-crossing facility at St-Steph
Accuride takes 100% control over Mexican wheel venture August 1, 2014 HENDERSON, Ky. (July 23, 1999) -- Accuride Corp., maker of wheel products for heavy trucks, has bought out its partner in a joint venture to build wheels in Mexico. AdM is a joi
United Steelworkers Union adds owner-operators to its ranks August 1, 2014 TORONTO (July 23, 1999) -- Members of the Canadian Co-operative of Independent Truck Owner-Operators, an association established as a result of the border blockades in the early 19