Fed-up truckers block Halifax container port August 1, 2014 HALIFAX, (May 9, 2003) -- Frustration over long line-ups and turnaround times at container terminals in the Maritimes reached a breaking point this week when truckers blocked the g
U.S. starts nabbing Canadian truckers on lease law August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 9, 2003) -- As if long border tie-ups, increased scrutiny, more paper work, and gamma ray machines didn't already have truckers dreading a drive to the border, some
U.S. to deploy choppers over U.S.-Canada border August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. (May 12, 2003) -- If you're a driver who hears the sound of chopper blades buzzing above your cab while you're sitting at the border, don't be alarmed -- it's just on
New Traffic Safety Act for Alberta kicks in next week August 1, 2014 EDMONTON,(May 13, 2003) -- A new Traffic Safety Act in Alberta becomes law on May 20, consolidating the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Administration Act, Motor Transport Act,
Canada, U.S. simulate WMD attacks on border and major cities August 1, 2014 SEATTLE, (May 13, 2003) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver, has undertaken a five-day, full
FDA issues final two proposed food safety regulations August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2003) -- The Food and Drug Administration has announced publication of the final two food safety proposed regulations required by the Bioterrorism Prepare
Changes likely coming to AMPS system August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (May 13, 2003) -- Canadian minister for Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Elinor Caplan admitted last week that the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), is still
Navistar, Chatham workers renegotiate labour deal; seek $15.4 million a year in aid August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. (May 14, 2003) -- Workers at the International Truck plant in Chatham, Ont., voted overwhelmingly yesterday in favour of a new agreement to save the plant which hinge
Future of Chatham plant in government hands August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. (May 15, 2003) -- Navistar International and the Canadian Auto Workers union both say it's now up to the Canadian government to decide whether the Navistar Internatio
Mad cow case prompts U.S. to ban Canadian meat August 1, 2014 EDMONTON (May 20, 2003) -- The United States has shut down the border to Canadian beef imports after the first case of mad cow disease in 10 years was confirmed in Edmonton earlier
CP to formally pitch for control of BC Rail August 1, 2014 CALGARY (May 21, 2003) -- Canadian Pacific Railway has announced it will file a formal expression of interest to purchase BC Rail in the next 10 days. The British Columbia gover
FedEx, Eaton partner on new hybrid delivery truck August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 21, 2003) -- FedEx Corp.'s FedEx Express division plans to introduce a hybrid electric and diesel delivery vehicle to four U.S. cities by early next year. The Fe
Rising loonie clipping profits: OTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 20, 2003) -- Increased administration for new border and security initiatives, fuel, and insurance have all done their part to take a bite out of carriers' bottom line
Waving the green flag in the West: Big Rig Racing series kicks off May 24 August 1, 2014 CALGARY (May 19, 2003) -- Folks in the West will get another taste of big-bore diesels at speed. The North American Big Rig Racing (NABRR) series kicks off May 24 at the Chapar
Volvo Drive the Future II Tour coming to Canada this week August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (May 19, 2003) -- Volvo Trucks North America's Drive the Future II tour will stop in Western Canada starting this week, providing a chance to drive the company's