‘One-size-fits-all’ HOS proposal looks sloppy for construction, utility, and bus companies August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2000) -- The trucking industry wanted the DOT to avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach in its new hours of service regulations, so the agency came up with
Freightliner to build and distribute delivery van August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. (June 26, 2000) -- Hoping to capitalize on the e-commerce-driven home delivery market, Freightliner LLC announced plans to build and distribute a light-duty van curr
Emons Transportation Group Announces New Bulk Transfer Facility August 1, 2014 YORK, Pa. (June 27, 2000) -- Emons Transportation Group, Inc., announced on June 21 the opening of its newly built bulk transfer facility in York, Pa., owned and operated by its
TransForce buys flatdeck specialist August 1, 2014 SAINT-LAURENT, Que. (June 28, 2000) -- TransForce Inc. said it has reached an agreement to buy Entreprises R.R. Mondor Inc., a Quebec-based flatdeck specialist with $13 million in
Coroner’s Inquest into Chatham crash expected to wrap up soon August 1, 2014 TORONTO (June 27, 2000) -- The coroner's inquest into last September's fiery crash on Highway 401 near Chatham, Ont., (dubbed Carnage Alley by some) is expected to wrap up next
Allison to double size of transmission plant August 1, 2014 DETROIT (June 28, 2000) -- Allison Transmission plans to double the size of its White Marsh plant under construction outside Baltimore, Md., to meet demand for the 1000 Series tra
Volvo chief predicts sagging truck market August 1, 2014 ALLENTOWN, PA. (June 27, 2000) - - Volvo AB chief executive Leif Johansson said on June 20 that the North American heavy truck market continued to deteriorate in the second quart
Terion Network Expands With CBC Agreement August 1, 2014 MELBOURNE, Fla. (June 27, 2000) -- Terion Canada Communications Inc. and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) have signed a long-term service agreement for FM coverage
Penske mulling over what to do with Rentway assets August 1, 2014 READING, Pa. (July 6, 2000) -- It will be a while until U.S.-based Penske Truck Leasing determines what to do with newly acquired Rentway Ltd.'s identity, locations, and personnel
Saudi Arabia to boost oil output August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 2000) -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly pledged to increase its crude oil production by 500,000 barrels a day to bring prices down from their current $30-a-
Shaw gets controlling interest in Cancom August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (July 6, 2000) -- Shaw Communications Inc. has acquired controlling interest in Canadian Satellite Communications Inc., the Mississauga, Ont.-based supplier of sa
Group launches e-mail blitz for highways August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (July 6, 2000) -- Another lobby group is making its pitch for Ottawa to Canada's national highway system. "We are the only country in the western civilized world where
Warehouses and trucks? Not in our backyard, say Brampton residents August 1, 2014 BRAMPTON, Ont. (July 6, 2000) -- The Ontario Municipal Board struck down an application to build a $100-million warehouse and distribution centre in Brampton, Ont., because the fre
The Associates launches finance site for small fleets, owner-operators August 1, 2014 DALLAS, Tex. (July 7, 2000) -- The Associates, one of the largest lenders to the trucking industry, launched a Web site designed to help small fleets and owner-operators apply for
Bell tolls for toll plazas on Fredericton-Moncton highway August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON (July 7, 2000) - After building the new four-lane highway between Fredericton and Moncton, Maritime Road Development Corp. is now looking for a contractor to tear down