Volvo techs go online for training August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Nov. 27, 2000) -- Technicians and shop supervisors at all Volvo Trucks Canada dealerships now have easy access to three courses from Training Alternatives. Using the "
Sterling adds Mercedes-Benz 12-litre engine August 1, 2014 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (Nov. 27, 2000) -- Sterling Trucks has added the Mercedes-Benz MBE4000 diesel engine to its stable of engines. The MBE4000 is an in-line six with 12.8-litre displa
State emissions plans send engine makers scrambling August 1, 2014 Reacting to a proposal by California and 13 other states to put their own regulations into effect, engine makers Caterpillar and Cummins proposed an alternate plan to the U.S. Envi
Owner-operator group threatens ‘European-style’ shutdown August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. (Nov. 27, 2000) -- A group of Ontario owner-operators are threatening to shut down major highways to show their frustration over what they are calling failed promises
NAFTA panel sides with Mexico on access dispute August 1, 2014 MEXICO CITY (Dec. 1, 2000) -- A panel of arbitrators has ruled against the U.S. policy of refusing to allow Mexican trucks long-distance access to the United States, according to n
U.S. DOT revises filing requirements for motor carrier ID numbers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2000) -- The U.S. Dept. of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will revise its filing requirements for submitting motor c
U.S. Customs, Peace Bridge Authority expand PAPS August 1, 2014 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Dec. 4, 2000) -- The Peace Bridge Authority has expanded its Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) program to include several major ports of entry along the U.S.-Cana
Dorsey suspends operations August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (Nov. 29, 2000) -- Financially troubled Dorsey Trailers suspended operations at its three manufacturing plants yesterday, saying it wanted to "review its options." "Bank
Prophesy, PeopleNet to integrate software products August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 29, 2000) -- Prophesy Transportation Solutions and PeopleNet Communications announced plans to integrate Prophesy's dispatch and accounting software with the INTO
U.S. Trucking divisions bankrupt August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 1, 2000) -- U.S. Trucking said today that its four subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy protection. UST Logistics, Mencor, Prostar, and Gulf Northern T
Teamsters seek ‘dependent contractor’ status for owner-ops August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, N.B. (Dec. 4, 2000) -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is asking the province to recognize owner-operators as dependent contractors, which would allow them
Announcement Expected from EPA on Clean Fuel Regs August 1, 2014 The final rule on diesel emissions regulations could come as early as today, with a formal announcement expected next week. According to published reports, Clinton administrat
Kalyn/Siebert Canada likely to be picked up by Manac August 1, 2014 Heil Trailer, one of the U.S's leading tank trailer manufacturers has purchased Texas-based, truck trailer manufacturer Kalyn/Siebert Inc. for undisclosed terms. However, Flor
MSBT officially passed August 1, 2014 The Michigan House of Representatives officially passed a bill, introduced earlier this year that will reduce a Canadian carrier's Michigan Single Business Tax (MSBT) liability b
Remarkably, for-hire carriers weather the storm August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Dec. 4, 2000) -- High fuel prices, interest rate pressures, and an acute shortage of qualified truck drivers weren't enough to halt growth of the for-hire trucking industry