California governor warns of attacks on bridges August 1, 2014 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2001) -- California Gov. Gray Davis ordered security increased around four major bridges in his state following what he called a "credible" terrorist th
Mackinnon driver honored as ‘highway angel’ August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 5, 2001) -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Volvo Trucks North America, and Petro Stopping Centers named James Csire of Guelph, Ont., as a "highway
Alberta energy company gets into trucking with acquisition August 1, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. (Nov. 5, 2001) -- Edmonton, Alta.-based River Valley Energy Services is getting into the trucking business after it recently agreed to purchase 162,500 common sha
Rigel Shipping to operate Belledune-Corner Brook freight ferry August 1, 2014 BELLEDUNE, N.B. (Nov. 6, 2001) -- The Port of Belledune has selected tanker operator Rigel Shipping Canada to run a freight ferry service to Corner Brook, Nfld., starting next Jun
APTA awards Atlantic Canada’s best August 1, 2014 The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association wrapped up its annual conference this past weekend by presenting several awards to those who have made great contributions to the Atla
Statistics Canada: Average trucking OR improved to 0.92 in 2Q August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Nov. 7, 2001) -- The average operating ratio of Canada's for-hire trucking firms improved one point to 0.92 in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period
Crude prices jump on report that production might be curtailed August 1, 2014 NEW YORK (Nov. 9, 2001) -- Crude oil rose more than 5% after Saudi Arabia's oil minister said OPEC may try to bolster prices by cutting output quotas to the lowest level since the
Reimer Express launches Atlantic Canada service August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (Nov. 9, 2001) -- Reimer Express Lines, the Canadian subsidiary of less-than-truckload giant Roadway Express, has will expand service to all points in New Brunswick, Nova
Maddocks offers Web-based Truckmate training August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. (Nov. 9, 2001) --- Maddocks Systems, the developers of TruckMate for Windows (TM4Win) fleet management software, said it will offer interactive training for customers
Atlantic premiers release plans to cut red tape for truckers August 1, 2014 ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (Nov. 9, 2001) -- The premiers of Atlantic provinces released a wide-reaching plan to cut red tape and reduce regulatory duplication on a variety of issues within
New study says trucks more green than rail August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. (Nov. 14, 2001) -- A new Environment Canada study shows that trucks are more environmentally friendly than railway locomotives, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Th
Tire groups lobby for reserve pressure capacity requirement for tires August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 124, 2001) -- Major tire industry trade groups are rallying around a proposal by the Rubber Manufacturers Association that urges U.S. safety officials to ad
Awards mark the start of 75th OTA convention. August 1, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. (Nov. 15, 2001) -- The 75th Ontario Trucking Association annual convention was kicked off this morning with the announcement of several 2001 award winners. One re
Cancom cuts OmniTRACS prices August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Nov. 19, 2001) -- Cancom Tracking cut prices of Qualcomm Inc.'s OmniTRACS mobile communications system hardware by up to 30%. Cancom said the reduction was f
AirIQ, Maddocks integrate products August 1, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. (Nov. 19, 2001) -- AirIQ and Maddocks Systems announced plans to integrate AirIQ's wireless communications and vehicle tracking products with Maddocks' TruckMate for