Tower Group to buy four Fritz operations August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2002) -- Tower Group International, a subsidiary of FedEx Trade Networks, has agreed to buy the express customs clearance operations of Fritz Companies at F
Ottawa extends insurance relief to air carriers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Feb. 4, 2002) -- The federal government will extend insurance-relief for air carriers in Canada for another 45 days. Ottawa initially announced a 90-day indemnification
Gimblett resigns from Moveitonline subsidiary August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Feb. 5, 2002) -- Moveitonline Inc., an Internet-based supply chain management company, said Al Gimblett has resigned as president of its Ironlink subsidiary. The resi
Livingston Intl. files IPO bid August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Feb. 5, 2002) -- Livingston International, Canada's largest customs brokerage, said yesterday it has filed a final prospectus for an initial public offering. The IPO co
Con-Way Canada opens Montreal terminal August 1, 2014 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2002) -- Con-Way Canada Express opened a new terminal in Montreal yesterday, a 17-door, 8700-square-foot facility that will allow for earlier deliveries a
Trailmobile plans to take Trailmobile Canada private August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Feb. 5, 2002) -- Trailmobile Canada Ltd. said yesterday that its majority shareholder, an Ontario-based holding company controlled by Trailmobile Corp., intends
International offers 0% financing August 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, Ont. (Feb. 7, 2002) -- Hoping to jump-start sales, International Truck and Engine Corp. Canada will offer 0% first-year interest rate financing on 48-, 60-, and 72-mont
Canada 3000 Cargo head to re-launch national cargo airline August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Feb. 7, 2002) -- The head of Canada 3000 Cargo has agreed to buy the business from the defunct airline's bankruptcy trustee. Ajay Virmani, president and chief executiv
Lode-King names Fort Garry Industries as exclusive distributor in Western Canada August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (Feb. 6, 2002) -- Trailer manufacturer Lode-King Industries has named Fort Garry Industries its exclusive distributor in Western Canada. Fort Garry Industries operates
Oklahoma adopts new ‘place of business’ rules for out-of-state truckers August 1, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 6, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- Out-of-state trucking companies who want to claim Oklahoma as their base state for vehicle registration can no longer use the
U.S. FMCSA issues regulatory guidance on popular driver log software August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- Printouts from a popular free driver's log program can be used in lieu of handwritten logs, according to a recent "regulato
Shift work caused fatigue-related disability, Nova Scotia worker’s compensation tribunal rules August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (Feb. 6, 2002) -- A workers' compensation tribunal in Nova Scotia has ruled that sporadic work schedule caused a Michelin production worker's debilitating sleep disorder in
FedEx to re-brand Viking, AF units as FedEx Freight August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2002) -- In a move designed to strengthen its presence in the less-than-truckload market, FedEx Corp. will re-brand two of its operating companies, American
U.S. DOT task force to consider security ID cards for transport workers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 7, 2002) -- Concerned about a proliferation of proprietary security efforts, the U.S. Dept. of Transportation has established a task force to develop recomme
DaimlerChrysler: 2002 North American heavy-truck market will dip below last year’s totals August 1, 2014 STUTTGART, Germany (Feb. 8, 2002) -- The head of DaimlerChrysler AG's commercial vehicles business said he predicts 2002 heavy truck sales in North America to fall short of last ye