CN, CP churn out profits despite weak economy August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Jan. 24, 2002) -- Canada's two largest railroads are churning out profits despite a weak economy. Canadian National said this week that profits grew by 25% in fourth-q
Mack increases production on surging Granite orders August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (Jan. 29, 2002) -- Mack Trucks will increase production of vehicles at its assembly facility in Macungie, Pa., next month in response to a strong increase in ord
Gershenhorn named UPS Canada president August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Jan. 24, 2002) -- Alan Gershenhorn has been named president of UPS Canada, responsible for the courier giant's operations in this country. Gershenhorn replac
Bob Drinnan, former Alberta Trucking Association general manager, dies at 68 August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Jan. 24, 2002) -- Former Alberta Trucking Association general manager Bob Drinnan died on Jan. 20 in Calgary following a brief battle with cancer. He was 68. Drinnan wa
TCT Logistics in receivership August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Jan. 24, 2002) -- TCT Logistics Inc., one of Canada's largest temperature-controlled trucking and warehousing operations, said today it is in receivership and that its boa
Teamsters win right to bargain for agency-supplied drivers, owner-operators August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan. 25, 2002) -- The Canada Industrial Relations Board has certified a Teamsters local to collectively bargain for about 200 drivers hauling freight for Mackie Moving Syst
Owner-operator group asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule on fuel taxes and road tolls August 1, 2014 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2002) -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of the collection o
U.S. FMCSA announces online registration updates August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- Motor carriers having a U.S. Dept. of Transportation number and their "biennial package" for updating their Motor Carrier
Serge Ménard to succeed Chevrette as Quebec Transport Minister August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY, Que. (Jan. 30) -- Serge Ménard, former Quebec Minister of Public Safety, has been appointed by the Parti Quebecois to succeed Guy Chevrette as the government's transpo
Port of Vancouver to use gamma-ray scanner to search containers for contraband August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Jan. 31, 2002) -- The federal government and the Vancouver Port Authority will install equipment that uses gamma rays to scan containers for contraband. The $2.5 mill
Guy Chevrette resigns August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY (Jan. 29, 2002) -- Transport Routier, Today's Trucking magazine's sister French-language publication, is reporting that Quebec Transportation Minister Guy Chevrette bea
Tibbitt to Contwoyto ice road opens to half-weight loads August 1, 2014 YELLOWKNIFE (Jan. 30, 2002) -- Trucks started rolling down the Tibbett to Contwoyto ice road this week, but at 50% of the gross allowable vehicle weight of 125,000 pounds. The i
Ontario to enforce new air-brake testing and certification standards beginning April 1 August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Jan. 31, 2002) -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will enforce changes to its air-brake certification standards starting April 1, including a new 12-hour air-brake
NHTSA to investigate alleged safety defects on Volvo trucks August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2002) -- Volvo Trucks North America says it welcomes an investigation by federal safety officials over alleged safety defects. The statement is in resp
TransForce acquires Tri-Line freight brokerage business August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Feb. 1, 2002) -- TransForce Inc., Canada's largest for-hire trucking operation, said today it has acquired the logistics and freight brokerage business of Tri-Line Expres