U.S. regulators open hearings on the fate of future rail mergers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2000) Ð The U.S. government opened four days of hearings on the railroad business yesterday to investigate how to handle consolidation in the industry.
Petro-Canada to test Internet access at truck stops August 1, 2014 ROTHESAY, N.B. (March 8, 2000) -- Petro-Canada has signed an agreement with a maker of public-access Internet equipment to install its kiosks at major Petro-Canada truck stops and
CVSA Inspection Seminars Toronto Bound August 1, 2014 BETHESDA, MD. [Mar.7, 2000] -To promote a better understanding of the CVSA inspection proceedures and Out-of-Service criteria, the CVSA is conducting a series of seminars intended
Ottawa reneged on promise for highway funding, PEI transport minister says August 1, 2014 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. (March 8, 2000) -- Prince Edward Island's top transportation official said he was led to believe that significant money would be earmarked for a National High
Nova Scotia seeks interim safety measures for Hwy. 101 August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (March 8, 2000) -- Nova Scotia's Dept. of Transportation and Public Works is asking a consultant to find ways to improve a treacherous stretch of Hwy. 101 until it can be t
Maintenance managers battle black boxes August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 8, 2000) -- The spectre of public access to stored vehicle electronic data has mobilized the American trucking industry. The fear? In the event of an accide
DaimlerChrysler to keep Cummins as supplier for Ram pickup August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (March 8, 2000) -- DaimlerChrysler AG said yesterday that it has no plans to drop Cummins Engine Co. as its supplier of diesel engines for the Dodge Ram pickup truck
Prospects dim for Volvo-Scania merger approval August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (March 8, 2000) -- Volvo AB chairman Leif Johansson said his company would offer no further concessions to quell concerns of the European Commission (EC) that its
Western Star names Larochelle as vice-president of manufacturing August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. (March 8, 2000) -- Western Star Trucks, amid the most significant production expansion in its history, named Wayne Larochelle as vice-president of manufacturing and o
Sterling offers to put drivers behind the wheel at Mid-America Trucking Show August 1, 2014 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (March 8, 2000) Ð Sterling Trucks will invite truckers to take to the road at the 2000 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The Sterling Ride & Drive w
Meritor expands Ontario suspension plant August 1, 2014 MILTON, Ont. (March 8, 2000) -- Meritor Automotive Inc. announced that Meritor Suspension Systems Co., its joint venture with Mitsubishi, has completed a nearly 11,220-square-foot
Mack offers ‘smart’ cruise control on Vision tractors August 1, 2014 ALLENTOWN, Pa. (March 8, 2000) -- Mack Trucks has become the first OEM to offer the "SmartCruise" option with the Eaton VORAD EVT-300 collision-avoidance system. Available only
Meritor names new manager of aftermarket parts business in North America August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (March 8, 2000) -- Meritor Automotive named Mark Purtilar general manager-North America for its worldwide aftermarket business. He reports to Tom Gosnell, senior vice p
Industry journalists honor Donaldson Co. for technical achievement August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 9, 2000) -- The Silent Partner muffler made by Donaldson Co. has won the 10th annual Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) Technical Achievement Award for c
Truckload firms form Web logistics venture August 1, 2014 NEW YORK (March 15, 2000) -- Six U.S. trucking firms plan to merge their logistics units and form a Web-based logistics management venture in order to improve efficiency and make