U.S. rolls out safety proposal for Mexican carriers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 3, 2001) -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants Mexican trucking companies -- including those that currently operate along the internat
Western Star receives ISO 9001:2000 certification August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. (May 9, 2001) -- Western Star Trucks, a division of Freightliner LLC, said it has qualified for ISO 9001:2000 quality standard of the International Organization for S
Expect higher rates, CTA warns shippers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (May 9, 2001) -- Shippers should expect higher freight rates as trucking companies struggle to absorb increased fuel, insurance, and labor costs, warns Canada's largest truc
OTR Express to shut down August 1, 2014 OLATHE, Kan. -- OTR Express said it will wind down its truckload business within 60 days due to high operating costs, declining margins on freight rates, and the falling value of u
ArvinMeritor to build steel wheels for trucks August 1, 2014 SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico (May 9, 2001) -- ArvinMeritor said it will build steel wheels for commercial trucks at its factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The plant currently produces
Ontario government approves Hwy. 407 extension August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 11, 2001) -- The Ontario government has given the green light to an extension of Hwy. 407 eastward through the cities of Pickering, Whitby, and Oshawa under a plan ann
Canada Post acquires Progistix to compete for 3PL business August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (May 11, 2001) -- Canada Post has agreed to buy a majority interest in Progistix-Solutions, a third-party logistics subsidiary of Bell Canada. The deal "will enable Canad
Truck enforcement meeting to focus on U.S./Mexico traffic August 1, 2014 BETHESDA, Md. (May 9, 2001) -- Leaders of North America's foremost truck safety enforcement group said they will focus on truck and bus safety at the Mexican/U.S. border during a m
CN-Wisconsin Central deal deemed ‘minor’ by STB August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2001) -- The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said it will treat the acquisition of Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. by Canadian National Railway C
Ontario budget includes proposal to change truck sales tax calculation August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 14, 2001) -- Ontario's 2001/02 budget includes a proposal to replacing the existing sales tax on trucks that operate outside of Ontario with an annual prorated sales t
Cummins, International end joint-venture talks August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (May 14, 2001) -- Cummins Inc. said today that it has ended talks with International Truck & Engine Corp. on a potential joint venture to build heavy-duty truck eng
Judge denies Michelin request for preliminary injunction August 1, 2014 DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 14, 2001) -- A U.S. District Court in Davenport, Iowa, has denied a motion by Michelin North America for a preliminary injunction against rivals Bridgestone/Fi
U.S. Customs starts CAFES tests at Port Huron crossing August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2001) -- The U.S. Customs Service this week will launch a 60-day test of its Customs Automated Forms Entry System (CAFES), an initiative to use standard t
PMTC opens 16th annual vehicle graphics competition August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (May 11, 2001) -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is calling for entries to its 16th annual vehicle graphics design competition. Co-sponsored by 3M
Track by VIN: CN offers new service for auto shippers August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (May 14, 2001) -- Canadian National unveiled a new Internet tool for customers to track automobile shipments by vehicle identification number (VIN). CN has offered vari