Port of Vancouver to restrict nighttime road access August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Sept. 4, 2002) -- The operator of Canada's largest port reviewed new security measures and policies in light of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Th
Groups appeal to carriers to bring donated hay to farmers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Sept. 4, 2002) -- Haywest, an organization that is gathering donated hay for drought-stricken farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan, is looking for truck operators to help mo
Diesel exhaust may cause cancer, according to controversial EPA study August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2002) -- Diesel exhaust probably causes lung cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency said in a controversial report released yesterday. While the 651-pa
AirIQ, Delphi agree to develop telematics interface August 1, 2014 PICKERING, Ont. (Sept. 5, 2002) -- AirIQ, the Pickering, Ont., company known for its wireless communications and equipment tracking products, and electronics giant Delphi said they
Arrow Truck Sales to expand in Canada, hires former SelecTrucks executive Oliveira August 1, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2002) -- Arrow Truck Sales, a network of used-truck outlets and the sole remarketing arm for used trucks for Volvo and Mack, said it plans to expand its
TransForce agrees to buy Transport Besner August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Sept. 8, 2002) -- TransForce, the parent of Cabano Kingsway and TST Solutions, said it has agreed to buy Transport Besner and its trucking subsidiaries. Financial terms w
National Truck League adds Thomas to Ontario insurance division August 1, 2014 LONDON, Ont. (Sept. 6, 2002) -- National Truck League, a provider of health, accident, and other insurance services for owner-operators and truck fleets in Canada, has hired Stephe
ChevronTexaco, Cat sign three-year lube deal August 1, 2014 SAN RAMON, Calif (Sept. 6, 2002) -- ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants said it has signed a three-year contract with Caterpillar Inc to be Caterpillar's primary coolant/antifreeze pro
Peterbilt promotions designed to counter ’02 engine concerns August 1, 2014 DENTON, Texas (Sept. 6, 2002) -- To counteract concerns about the weight of diesel engines made to comply with rigid emission standards that take effect Oct. 1, Peterbilt is discou
Volvo, Mack Canada to live under same roof August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Sept. 6, 2002) -- The Canadian operations of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks will be coming together under one roof on Sept. 20, Today's Trucking has learned. V
TransForce shareholders approve conversion to income fund August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Sept. 16, 2002) -- TransForce Inc. shareholders have approved the company's proposed conversion into an income fund. In a press release, the company said 99% of the sh
U.S. court rejects call to extend Oct. 1 emissions deadline August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (Sept. 10, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- A U.S. federal court last week rejected requests by Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel to postpone lower emission diesel engine req
Mullen to buy Kam’s Oilfield Hauling August 1, 2014 ALDERSYDE, Alta. (Sept. 10, 2002) -- Mullen Transportation said it has agreed to acquire all of the assets and business of Kam's Oilfield Hauling, based in Lloydminster, Alta. Fina
Bush, Chrétien review FAST system for customs clearance August 1, 2014 DETROIT (Sept. 10, 2002) -- Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and U.S. President George W. Bush yesterday saw first-hand a system designed to expedite the clearance process for low-risk
CRASH, unions hope for last chance to derail hours proposal August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Sept. 17, 2002) -- Opponents of a proposed new federal standard for the number of hours a truck driver can work plan to make a final plea to stop changes to the rules.