UAP begins re-branding to NAPA name August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (May 1, 2002) -- UAP Inc. has started to convert its 600-plus stores in Canada to the NAPA name, hoping the brand's reputation and a new focus on retail sales result in mor
Court upholds EPA emissions rules August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 6, 2002) -- The U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously upheld U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations that would reduce pollution by heavy trucks and buses and
Ontario government workers back on the job, but it’s hardly business as usual August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 6, 2002) -- Ontario government workers returned to work this morning after ratifying a new contract to end a 54-day strike, although it's hardly business as usual.
Cole named director of vocational sales for Sterling and Western Star August 1, 2014 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (May 13, 2002) -- Sterling Truck and Western Star Trucks have named Nick Cole director of vocational sales. Cole will be responsible for building sales in cons
Nova Scotia sues trucker for collapsed bridge; province says load was too heavy for span August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (May 6, 2002) -- The Nova Scotia government is suing a truck driver and his employer over a collapsed bridge in Cape Breton, claiming the vehicle was too heavy for the span
MTO releases procedures for carriers, drivers affected by strike August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 7, 2002) -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation automatically extended driver licences and some specialized vehicle permits beyond the expiry date as workers sift t
Guilbault leaders honoured by Quebec Trucking Association August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY (May 13, 2002) -- Jean Guilbault and Michell Gignac, founders of the Quebec City transport firm Groupe Guilbault, were named "personalities of the year by the Quebec Tr
Paron, Benson in manufacturing, marketing alliance August 1, 2014 LONDON, Ont. (May 13, 2002) -- Paron Industries, manufacturer of heavy-duty and bulk trailers, announced a marketing and manufacturing agreement with Benson International, a specia
Gordon Hellowell hired to oversee Volvo, Mack integration in Canada August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 13, 2002) -- Gordon Hellowell, the former vice-president of Mack Canada, has been hired by Volvo Trucks North America to guide the integration Mack and Volvo
McQuade promoted to lead Mack Canada August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (May 13, 2002) -- John McQuade has been named regional vice-president for Mack Canada, the truck maker's Canadian division. McQuade was previously director of
Anti-terror plan calls on drivers to be ‘America’s Trucking Army’ August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 13, 2002) -- The American Trucking Associations today will roll out an anti-terrorism action plan that includes training truck drivers and truck stop employees
APTA calls for single carrier profile and safety rating system in Atlantic Canada August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (May 15, 2002) -- Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association general manager Ralph Boyd leveled stinging criticism at transport regulators in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Br
U.S. CDL system riddled with loopholes, Inspector General reports August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 13, 2002 / truckinginfo.com) -- Federal officials are not doing enough to make sure commercial driver's licenses don't get into the wrong hands. That's the conclusi
U.S. tightens requirements for new American, Canadian carriers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 14, 2002 // truckinginfo.com) -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established new, stricter minimum requirements for U.S. and Canadian motor
Cummins submits ISB engine for EPA certification August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (May 27, 2002) -- Cummins Inc. said it has submitted its 5.9 litre ISB engine for certification to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2.5-gram NOx+NMHC stan