CCRA closes Midcontinent Truck Terminal August 1, 2014 TORONTO (April 2, 2001) -- The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency closed one of its largest and oldest sufferance warehouses last week, the Midcontinent Truck Terminal inn Toronto.
NTSB warns of Haldex slack adjuster failure August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2001) -- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has issued advisory bulletins to other federal agencies, trucking associations, fleet operators an
Volvo asks NHTSA to investigate VN complaints August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 2, 2001) -- Volvo Trucks North America has asked the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open a preliminary evaluation regarding a petiti
Alberta Ups GVW on Medium-Spread Tridems August 1, 2014 The Alberta Motor Transport Association and Alberta Transportation have successfully concluded negotiations that will allow the maximum GVW on a medium spread tridem to increase to
Owner-Operator Groups Form National Alliance August 1, 2014 TORONTO [March 27, 2001] - Owner-operators from across the country have decided to bury the hatchet and stand united in the fight for better rates and working conditions. Calling i
Volvo issues voluntary recall August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 2, 2001) -- Volvo Trucks North America voluntarily recalled 1,577 VN-series tractors made between Nov, 22, 1997, and Aug. 28, 1999, because their front-axle
CN to reinstitute moratorium on dropping grain-dependent branch lines August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (April 2, 2001) -- Canadian National Railway Co. will re-institute a moratorium on grain-dependent branch line abandonments in Western Canada. The moratorium is expec
CN plans Montreal intermodal terminal expansion August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (April 2, 2001) -- Canadian National intends to build a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal at its Taschereau Yard in the municipalities of Saint-Laurent and Lachine as p
Calgary company to provide CNG system for Navistar remans August 1, 2014 CALGARY (April 2, 2001) -- Alternative Fuel Systems, a developer of natural gas fuel systems for gasoline and diesel engines, will develop its Sparrow compressed natural gas engine
Highland Transport sold to LBO firm, management group August 1, 2014 MARKHAM, Ont. (April 11, 2001) -- Highland Transport, one of Canada's largest truckload and intermodal carriers, has been sold to a group of company managers and TriWest Capital Pa
Thunder Bay Truck Ban Just Smoke and Mirrors? August 1, 2014 THUNDER BAY [APRIL 5, 2001] -- Councilors in the City of Thunder Bay voted Monday night to ban commercial vehicles from the Dawson Rd. (Hwy. 102) by-pass. Without access to the cen
Toromont acquires Sterling Truck franchise from Tower Ford August 1, 2014 TORONTO (April 9, 2001) -- Toromont Industries has purchased the Sterling Truck assets of Tower Ford Sales Ltd. in Mississauga, Ont. for an undisclosed price. Toromont said it will
Mexico, U.S. lay groundwork for border opening August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2001) -- Mexican trucks will be able to haul international freight throughout the United States by the beginning of next year, according to a Mach 22 agr
Husky to distribute Chevron lubes August 1, 2014 CALGARY (April 9, 2001) -- Husky Energy has signed an agreement to market and distribute Chevron lubricants in Canada. Husky sells and distributes a full range of refined petrol
Cummins, Westport venture yields first sales August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. (April 11, 2001) -- Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. announced that their recently-formed joint venture has received sales orders from Norcal Waste System