U.S. tariff changes expected to take effect Jan. 10 August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (Jan. 3, 2002) -- The 2002 edition of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) will be printed later than usual this year so that changes in nomenclatur
U.S. DOT enforcing prohibited-placard restrictions on trucks August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 3, 2002) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) yesterday announced that it is now enforcing a requir
Volvo AB to separate Volvo Trucks, Renault VI, Mack units August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM -- Volvo AB yesterday said it will break up its Volvo Global Trucks division and allow its Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, and Renault V.I. commercial vehicle operations to be
Penske chooses NEXIQ for service bay diagnostic PC August 1, 2014 READING, Pa. (Jan. 8, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- Penske Truck Leasing has selected NEXIQ Technologies to manage the complete integration and support of a service bay PC-based d
Timken launches Canadian version of its company store August 1, 2014 CANTON, Ohio (Jan. 8, 2002) -- The Timken Co., a leading manufacturer of bearings, yesterday announced a Canadian version of its online storefront. The site, PTplace.com, allow
Vitran sells environmental recycling business August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Jan. 4, 2002) -- Vitran Corp., parent of Vitran Express, is selling its environmental recycling business in order to focus more on its core freight transportation and logi
PeopleNet promotes Williams to vice-president, Canadian sales August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 7, 2001) -- Fleet management and vehicle tracking specialist PeopleNet Communications named Jamie Williams vice-president, Canadian sales, for its transportation
IFTA jurisdictions grant two-month grace period for decal display August 1, 2014 CHANDLER, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2002) -- Carriers have a two-month grace period to display decals showing proof of current-year registration under the International Fuel Tax Agreement.
Gold dust in the trash heap: Wilson Logistics opens waste haulage business in Las Vegas August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS (Jan. 4, 2002) -- Wilson Logistics said it has opened a subsidiary in Las Vegas after signing a long-term contract to move trash from city transfer stations to an area la
Canada eliminates duty on trucks, buses imported from Mexico August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan. 9, 2001) -- Canada and Mexico eliminated tariffs on motor vehicles and other products effective Jan. 1, a year earlier than prescribed by the North American Free Trade
Dutil named president of Manac August 1, 2014 VILLE DE SAINT GEORGES, Que. (Jan. 8, 2001) -- The Canam Manac Group formally named Charles Dutil president of its Manac semitrailer business effective this month, replacing Gaston
Bush administration to shift policy focus from gas and diesel power to fuel cells August 1, 2014 DETROIT (Jan. 9, 2002) -- The Bush administration is expected to announce today that it is scrapping a research initiative to improve the fuel economy of internal combustion engine
ChevronTexaco relaunches Gulf brand August 1, 2014 SAN RAMON, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2002) -- ChevronTexaco last month announced the formation of Gulf Lubricants Co., which will manufacture and market lubricants, engine oils, and greases
Isuzo and Hino talk about joint truck business August 1, 2014 TOKYO (Jan. 9, 2001) -- Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors have made a deal to merge their bus-making operations beginning in October 2003, and a similar deal could be in the works for t
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, commonly used as stimulants August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan, 10, 2001) -- Health Canada is asking stores to voluntarily remove products containing ephedra or ephedrine from their shelves amid concerns that they pose a serious he