Clarke Inc. appoints new chairman August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 23, 2003) -- The board of directors of Clarke Inc., one of Canada's largest for-hire carriers, announced that Hugh Kelly Smith has been appointed as chairman of the b
Canadian beef returning to sender August 1, 2014 EDMONTON (May 27, 2003) -- A massive backflow of Canadian beef is expected to be returned to Canada in coming weeks because of the on-going mad cow scare. As much as $24 millio
Governments pledge $325 million to Ontario borders August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 23, 2003) -- The Federal and Ontario Provincial governments have unveiled a $325 million dollar package to improve infrastructure and efficiency at three out of four o
Mad cow investigation spreading; U.S. not taking any chances August 1, 2014 EDMONTON (May 22, 2003) -- The investigation that began with a single cow confirmed to contain mad cow disease spread further into Alberta and across provincial lines yesterday.
Inspection blitz kicks off next week August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 27, 2003) -- Approximately 9,000 truck and bus safety inspectors will be patrolling North America's highways next week, as the 16th annual International Roadcheck prog
Meat ban ‘chaotic’ for Canadian shippers and carriers August 1, 2014 EDMONTON (May 21, 2003) -- The ripple effect of a single cow confirmed to contain mad cow disease in Alberta is spreading across the country, crippling livestock trade in both West
Fastfrate, CPR open Calgary cross-dock facility August 1, 2014 CALGARY (May 29, 2003) -- Building on a 40-year-old partnership, Consolidated Fastfrate and Canadian Pacific Railway will open a 100,000-sq.-ft. cross-dock and warehouse facility n
Trucking industry shows well at NTW Awards August 1, 2014 TORONTO (May 29, 2003) -- Several members of Ontario's trucking industry were honoured at the Ontario National Transportation Week Committee Awards earlier this week. NTW is a
CTA nearing completion of food safety project August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (May 29, 2003) -- While the news of a single cow confirmed to contain mad cow disease and U.S. concern over biological terror has pushed the issue of food safety back into t
Manac temporarily halts production at Orangeville plant August 1, 2014 SAINT-GEORGES, Que. (May 30, 2003) -- Manac announced yesterday it would temporarily cease operations at its Orangeville, Ont. van plant, as of July 10, 2003. The layoff will affec
Ontario, Feds commit $300 million to Windsor border August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. (May 29, 2003) -- The federal and Ontario governments announced they will invest $300 million to improve border efficiency at the busiest commercial crossing in North
Carrier costs rose last year: Stats Can August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (June 4, 2003) -- Statistics Canada released a report this past weekend that shows average expenses for carriers in the fourth quarter of 2002 were $1.69 million, compared w
Two Canadians named to Kenworth parts council August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 30, 2003) -- Kenworth Truck has named Bruce Russell of Inland Kenworth in Burnaby, B.C., and Dan Villeneuve of Kingston, Ont.-based Tandet Kenworth to its 2003
CRASH commends Maritime truck safety August 1, 2014 HALIFAX, (June 4, 2003) -- Canadians for Responsible and Safe Highways, a railway-funded lobby group known for its harsh criticisms of the trucking industry, released a truck safet
Armour boss one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs August 1, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. (June 6, 2003) -- Armour Transportation president and CEO Wesley Armour has been named to the list of 2003 Atlantic Canada's Top 50 chief executive officers. The l