Martin to spend over a billion on the border August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. (Dec. 11, 2001) -- Yesterday's Federal budget announcement scored some rare points with the Canadian Trucking Alliance when finance minister Paul Martin promised to sp
Gerth Transport takes parent’s name August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 11, 2001) -- Celadon Group, based in Indianapolis, has changed the name of its Canadian trucking operation, Gerth Transport, to Celadon Canada Inc.
Haldex to buy Anchorlok and Neway businesses from Holland August 1, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2001) -- The Haldex Group announced plans to buy the Anchorlok air brake actuator and Neway suspension control valve businesses from the Holland Group fo
Trailmobile files for bankruptcy protection; Canadian division not included August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Dec. 13, 2001) -- Executives at Trailmobile Canada Ltd. pledged to continue production after the company's U.S. affiliate, Trailmobile Trailer LLC, filed for protection fr
U.S., Canada crossborder plan emphasizes security, speed August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Dec. 13, 2001) -- The U.S. and Canadian governments have signed off on a 30-point plan to develop new security measures at the border without hindering the flow of commerc
Cancom, OTA to recognize outstanding dispatcher August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Dec. 13, 2001) -- The Ontario Trucking Association and Cancom Tracking Solutions will co-sponsor an award to recognize an outstanding dispatcher. The award will be call
Caterpillar reorganizes truck engine field sales group August 1, 2014 MOSSVILLE, Ill. (Dec. 13, 2001) -- Diesel engine maker Caterpillar Inc. has shaken up its field operations group, appointing two new managers. Larry Dicks and Steve Brown will l
Truck lobby group supportive of border plan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Dec. 13, 2001) -- Canada's largest trucking industry lobby group praised yesterday's "smart border" accord between the United States and Canada, saying the sight of endless
Latest heavy-duty oil performance requirements made official August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 13 via truckinginfo.com) -- The newest API performance requirements for heavy-duty engine oils, CI-4, is now official. Last week, the ASTM Heavy Duty Engi
Ruling requires Quebec owner-operators to join union affiliates August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Dec. 17, 2001) -- A decision by the Commission des Transports du Quebec will require owner-operators in the province to join one of three union-affiliated professional as
U.S. DOT expands security response teams August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2001) -- The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has recently set up six direct response teams to review security concerns for various transportation indus
Trailmobile Canada picks up production slack for bankrupt affiliate August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Dec. 17, 2001) -- Trailmobile Canada Ltd. said it will fulfill orders placed with its bankrupt U.S. affiliate, Trailmobile Trailer LLC, bumping production at its
BC Rail to exit intermodal business August 1, 2014 NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. (Dec. 18, 2001) -- The British Columbia Railway Co said it will discontinue intermodal service on Feb. 1, 2002, in order to reduce costs and focus on hauling
CN says it is near labor deals with two unions August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Dec. 19, 2001) -- Canadian National said it has negotiated a tentative three-year labor contract with the United Transportation Union (UTU) in Canada, which represents ab
Volvo, Great Dane aiding research for trailer aerodynamics packages August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Dec. 19, 2001) - Volvo Trucks North America received a contract from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to conduct full-scale over-the-road evaluations of a new