Ottawa prepared to spend ‘whatever it takes’ on border security August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Nov. 19, 2001) -- The federal government is ready to spend "whatever it takes" to ensure Canada-U.S. trade continues to flow smoothly across the border, Finance Minister Pa
West Coast ports say proposed tax would drive away traffic August 1, 2014 LONG BEACH, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- The shipping industry on the U.S. West Coast has started a vigorous lobbying campaign to defeat the proposal of a new tax on all ocean contain
U.S. Customs proposes new split-shipment rules August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- The U.S. Customs Service proposed new rules that would allow importers to submit a single entry to cover multiple portions of a single shipment
Border crackdowns net terrorists of a different sort August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- The crackdown at border checkpoints has cast a haze over Mexican marijuana growers: U.S. agents searching for terrorists are finding illegal dru
Slow progress at joint U.S.-Canada border crossing station near Coutts August 1, 2014 COUTTS, Alta. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- Carriers who use the Coutts, Alta.-Sweetgrass, Mont., border crossing can expect more delays over the next year as a new joint U.S.-Canadian port i
FedEx pilots call for extra protection against anthrax August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- Pilots at express-package giant Federal Express have asked the company to take extra precautions to protect them against the threat of anthrax.
2002 diesel fuel prices to remain stable through Q3: study August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. (Nov. 26, 2001) -- After two years of exorbitant fuel prices, truckers can look forward to some much-needed relief for at least most of 2002, according to a new report
Goodyear plans another round of production cuts August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio (Nov. 26, 2001) -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it will cut tire production at its North America tire operations this month as demand for new and replacement tir
ICBC extends ‘FIT’ truck-inspection program August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Nov. 26, 2001) -- For the third year in a row, the Insurance Corp. of British Columbia's Focused Inspection Team program (FIT) will conduct province-wide, unannounced in
Zaleski wins prestigious CTA award August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. (Nov. 28, 2001) -- Andrew B. Zaleski, former president of Calgary-based Trimac Transportation Service, has been named this year's recipient of the Canadian Trucking Al
Yokohama signs service and distribution deal with Petro truck stop chain August 1, 2014 FULLERTON, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2001) -- As part of a plan to grow its tire service business, Yokohama Tire Corp. announced an agreement with truck stop chain Petro Stopping Centers fo
Intermec, IBM to jointly develop wireless products for logistics management August 1, 2014 EVERETT, Wash. (Nov. 28, 2001) -- Saying they want to get "everyone from the shop floor to delivery organizations unplugged and productive," Intermec Technologies and International
CN workers, preparing to strike, face legal hurdle August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Nov. 28, 2001) -- Nearly 4500 train conductors, brake masters, and yard switchers at Canadian National Railway Co. are prepared to strike unless the railroad improves wor
Hyundai to offer medium-duty commercial trucks in the United States August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Hyundai Motor Co. is taking another run at the U.S. commercial truck market, albeit this time straight on. In a press release Tuesday, the company said it will offe
Fontaine acquires Ravens August 1, 2014 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 28, 2001) -- Fontaine Industries, maker of Fontaine trailers and fifth wheels, has purchased the assets of Ravens Inc. from RVM Industries. The sale, for