Imperial Oil, Mobil Canada to operate separately August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Nov. 6, 2000) -- Imperial Oil Ltd. and Mobil Canada will remain separate companies but will jointly develop new oil and gas projects after the merger of their U.S.-based c
Cummins introduces four-cylinder ISB August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (Nov. 6, 2000) -- Cummins Inc. introduced an electronically controlled four-cylinder engine for the light- and medium-duty truck market that is expected to comply w
Freightliner recalls 133,000 Business Class trucks August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 6, 2000) -- Freightliner LLC is recalling 133,000 medium-duty and heavy-duty Business Class trucks equipped with air brakes because the brake pedal push rod, w
New PC*MILER versions debut August 1, 2014 PRINCETON, N.J. (Nov. 6, 2000) -- ALK Associates released new versions of products within its PC*MILER family of management software. PC*FUELTAX 6.0 is a fuel and mileage tax re
Port of Montreal strikers defy back-to-work legislation August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Nov. 6, 2000) -- Truckers involved in a three-week wildcat strike at the Port of Montreal continued to defy of back-to-work legislation passed last week by the Quebec gov
Trailmobile Canada names Wiseman interim president August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Nov. 7, 2000) -- Trailmobile Canada Ltd. has named Thomas Wiseman interim president following the resignation of Mark Burgess. Wiseman is formerly vice-presid
Union leaders fined for Montreal port strike August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Nov. 8, 2000) -- The government of Quebec cracked down on striking truckers in the Port of Montreal by slapping the unions representing them with $1 million in fines.
Learning to survive the information age August 1, 2014 Get wired-and fast. That was the message from Jim Carroll, one of Canada's highest profile internet technology gurus, as he gave the keynote speech at the Ontario Trucking Associat
TST acquisition helps TransForce double sales August 1, 2014 SAINT-LAURENT, Que. (Nov. 13, 2000) -- TransForce Inc. reported revenue of $111 million for the second quarter of its fiscal 2000-2001, nearly double the same period last year.
Saskatchewan farmers get fuel tax break August 1, 2014 REGINA (Nov. 13, 2000) -- Effective January 1, 2001, farmers in Saskatchewan will be able to buy bulk gasoline and propane tax-free. With the current exemption on marked diesel fue
Volvo makes Cummins sole outside engine supplier in North America August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2000) -- Volvo Trucks North America will make Cummins Inc. its sole outside engine supplier for trucks sold in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
UPS Canada offers online signature capture August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Nov. 13, 2000) -- United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. unveiled a service that allows customers to verify that a package was received by viewing the recipient's han
CP Rail opens expanded intermodal facility August 1, 2014 HAMILTON, Ont. (Nov. 13, 2000) -- Canadian Pacific Railway completed a $18.5 million expansion of its Aberdeen Yard intermodal facility in Hamilton, Ont., to handle steel, plastics
FedEx in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire American Freightways August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS (Nov. 13, 2000) -- FedEx Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire American Freightways Corp. for $900 million to $1 billion in cash and stock, The Wall Street Journal reported
OTA’s Bradley says higher rates would provide stability amid uncertain economy August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Nov. 13, 2000) -- In the face of softening economy, trucking companies should give little ground in the push for continued and sustained fuel surcharges and higher freight