DaimlerChrysler-Mitsubishi deal leave Volvo truck and bus agreement intact August 1, 2014 FRANKFURT (March 27, 2000) -- DaimlerChrysler AG's deal to pay $2.1 billion US for a controlling minority interest in Mitsubishi Motors Corp. does not include Japanese companyÕs he
ATA Proposes Changes to Labour Standards Act August 1, 2014 CALGARY [Mar. 31, 2000] -Last fall the ATA met with representatives from Alberta Human Resources and Employment to discuss the conflict between the Driver's Hours of Service Regula
MacKinnon Wins TCA’s 1999 National Fleet Safety Award August 1, 2014 LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. [Mar. 22, 2000] -A company-wide commitment to safety is what it took for MacKinnon Transport, Inc., of Guelph, Ont. to win the Grand Prize Awards in the Truc
Internet Could Destroy Freight Brokerage Industry -TIA August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla.[Mar. 9, 2000] - The communications technology that fostered incredible growth in the freight brokerage industry now seems on the verge of buring it. At the annual
Diesel proponents applaud new concept cars August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2000) -- The newly-formed Diesel Technology Forum congratulated major automobile manufacturers on their efforts to develop a new generation of high milea
Volvo moves toward online vehicle spec’ing August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 3, 2000) -- Starting May 15, Volvo's redesigned web site at www.volvotrucks.com will make it easier for customers to spec a truck online. Customers can c
18 Wheels of Justice Co-Star Lisa Thornhill Charms Crowd at Mid-America Trucking Show August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash., [April 5, 2000] - For truckers and fans of the trucking industry, March's Mid-America Trucking Show was one highlight after another -- from Kenworth's latest high-
Volvo, Mitsubishi Form Alliance August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C., (April 5, 2000) - Volvo Trucks North America and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) announced today a strategic alliance to sell and service Class 3-7 truck
Saskatchewan announces record highway budget August 1, 2014 REGINA (April 6, 2000) -- Saskatchawan plans to spend $250 million on road repairs and improvements this year and next, the largest highways and transportation budget in the histor
New Brunswick truckers form association August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, N.B. (April 6, 2000) -- A group of New Brunswick owner-operators have formed a new association designed to combat rising fuel prices and other increasing operating costs
Meritor, Arvin Industries in ‘merger of equals” August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich., and COLUMBUS, Ind. (April 6, 2000) -- Meritor Automotive Inc. and Arvin Industries Inc. said today they have signed a definitive agreement to combine their businesses
Investment should speed railcar clearance at Port Huron, railroad says August 1, 2014 PORT HURON, Mich. (April 6, 2000) -- Canadian National Railway said it was on track to complete by mid-April a $200,000 project here to speed U.S. Customs clearance of rail freight
CTA urges definitive federal statement on fuel-tax relief August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (April 6, 2000) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says it welcomes recent statements in the House of Commons from federal finance minister Paul Martin that the federal gover
TCT Logistics to buy Kleysen Transport’s van and temperature-controlled divisions August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG and CALGARY (April 6, 2000) -- Kleysen Transport Ltd. today said it plans to sell its van and temperature-controlled highway transport operation to TCT Logistics of Calga
TCT continues to expand, buys Tri-Line Expressways August 1, 2014 CALGARY (April 10, 2000) -- TCT Logistics said Friday that it would buy controlling interest in Tri-Line Expressways Ltd. for $44 million. It was the second major acquisition in as