Autocar lays out sales territories for U.S., Canada August 1, 2014 UNION CITY, Ind. (March 11, 2002) -- Autocar LLC, the division of Grand Vehicle Works which acquired the name and Xpeditor line of severe-service vehicles from Volvo Trucks last ye
Canada to expand use of NEXUS lanes at border crossings August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (March 11, 2002) -- The federal government announced plans to expand use of the NEXUS immigration pre-clearance program for frequent cross-border travellers. NEXUS, a co-
U.S. announces rules for Mexican trucks August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (March 15, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- The U.S. Dept. of Transportation Thursday announced its new safety requirements for Mexican motor carriers to operate inside th
Big Freight expands glass-hauling operation August 1, 2014 STEINBACH, Man. (March 15, 2002) -- Big Freight Systems will continue expanding its glass-hauling operation with the signing of a multi-year contract with Pilkington North America.
Using Canadian experience as a model, U.S. security chief turns attention to Mexico August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (March 13, 2002) -- U.S. Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge said the way the U.S. southern border is managed is "outdated," and that officials were making progress on
OPEC decision opens door for higher fuel prices August 1, 2014 (March 15, 2002) -- Get ready for higher fuel prices. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has decided to leave crude oil production unchanged in an effort to prop u
Penner driver named Canada’s driver of the year August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (March 18, 2002) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance has named Robert Ozouf, 55, a driver with Steinbach, Man.-based Penner International, the 2001 CTA/Volvo Trucks Canada N
CCRA bar code and unique carrier code requirements take effect April 1 August 1, 2014 Highway carriers must use barcodes to clear Canada Customs OTTAWA (March 18, 2002) -- Canada Customs and Revenue Service is reminding trucking companies that effective April 1
Strike by government workers stalls permits, IRP registrations at MTO August 1, 2014 TORONTO (March 18, 2002) -- Ontario's Ministry of Transportation said it will not issue permits for overdimensional loads or process new vehicle registrations under the Internation
TransForce acquires Japiro Transport August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (March 18, 2002) -- TransForce Inc. has agreed to acquire Japiro Transport, a small less-than-truckload and truckload carrier operating in Quebec. Financial terms were
Eaton reorganizes truck aftermarket group August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND (March 18, 2002) -- Eaton has reorganized its truck aftermarket division. Josette Russell, appointed to the newly created position of marketing and business developme
Contrans to acquire trucking assets of Tri-Line Expressways August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. (March 18, 2002) -- Contrans Corp. has agreed to acquire the trucking assets of Tri-Line Expressways Ltd., the flatbed and general freight division of TCT Logistics
Kenworth boss says company leads in resale value August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Mar. 20, 2002) -- Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice-president Ed Caudill said that the slumping truck sales market has now begun to level off and he has eve
Webasto merges Thermosystems and Roof aftermarket businesses August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 20,20020 -- Webasto officials announced today at the Mid-America Truck Show the formation of a new company called Webasto Product North America. The reorg
Michelin tops truck tire satisfaction survey August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 21, 2002) -- In the first ever J.D. Power & Associates Heavy-Duty Truck Original Equipment Tire Report,Michelin received the highest marks from heavy-duty tr