Westport, Isuzu to build prototype natural-gas powered truck August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Dec. 18, 2002) -- Westport Innovations and Isuzu Motors of Tokyo plan to build a prototype Isuzu ELF truck with a natural-gas powered engine, technology that may eventua
Snap-on acquires eTechnician, Pro-Link Plus from Nexiq August 1, 2014 KENOSHA, Wis. (Dec. 16, 2002) -- Snap-on Inc. said it has agreed to acquire the vehicle scanner and wireless diagnostic assets of Nexiq Technologies, which filed for bankruptcy pro
Ravens to dump steel trailer lines August 1, 2014 HALEYVILLE, Ala. (Dec. 16, 2002) -- Fontaine Trailer Co. said its Ravens division will cease production of steel dump trailers and focus on aluminum flatbed and aluminum dump produ
Cummins Westport logs first Canadian order for natural gas engine August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Dec. 17, 2002) -- Cummins Westport, which develops and markets low-emissions alternative fuel engines made by Cummins, announced today that the City of Hamilton, Ont., h
Logistec expects difficult start to 2003 at Termont August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Dec. 17, 2002) -- Logistec Corp. said this week that it expects significantly reduced activities at Termont Terminal Inc., its joint venture intermodal container-handling
Clock ticking on ’24-Hour Rule’ for marine carriers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (Dec. 18, 2002) -- The U.S. Customs Service announced that starting Feb. 1, 2003, it will require 24-hour advance notice of certain manifest information prior to lading
Transit Group emerges from bankrupcy protection August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2002) -- Transit Group last week emerged from bankruptcy proceedings following approval of the company's reorganization plan by a U.S. bankruptcy court in F
Mullen expands oilfield services division August 1, 2014 ALDERSYDE, Alta. (Dec. 19, 2002) -- Trucking and oilfield specialist Mullen Transportation continued to expand its oilfield services business with the acquisition of two companies
Day & Ross names new terminal manager for Vancouver August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (Dec. 20, 2002) -- Day & Ross Inc., one of Canada's largest for-hire carriers, has named Brent J. Kupser terminal manager for the company's Vancouver location. In his
Yellow gains CSA certification August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Dec. 23, 2002) -- Less-than-truckload giant Yellow Transportation announced it has received Customs Self Assessment (CSA) approval from the Canada Customs and
Training Alternatives hires marketing executive August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Dec. 18, 2002) -- Training Alternatives, a developer of interactive training software, has named Rob Moore director of client services. Moore previously was a marketin
CN to add 550 railcars to forest products fleet August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Dec. 19, 2002) -- Canadian National said it will acquire 350 new boxcars and 200 new centrebeam flatcars next year for hauling paper and lumber. The high-cube 50-foot
Highway 407 operator to hike tolls Feb. 1 August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Jan. 2, 2003) -- For the fifth time in less than four years, the operator of the Highway 407 will increase fees to use the road. Starting Feb. 1, the cost to use the 10
Manhattan Associates completes deal to buy Logistics.com August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (Jan. 2, 2003) -- Supply-chain management software developer Manhattan Associates said it has acquired Logistics.com, a business-to-business Web site for transportation pla
Harrison, the man who ‘runs the railroad’ at CN, gets set to run the business, too August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Dec. 18, 2002) -- The new chief executive at Canadian National Railway says he plans no departure from the growth track set by Paul Tellier, who is leaving the job for a