SmarTire, Haldex sign distribution partnership August 1, 2014 RICHMOND, BC, (Oct. 14, 2003) -- B.C.-based SmarTire Systems has announced that it has signed a co-development and a supply agreement with Haldex Brake Products. The two compan
Canadian truck plants reach milestones August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS & CHATHAM, Ont. (Oct. 10, 2003) -- Both Sterling Trucks and International Trucks are celebrating production milestones at each of their Canadian truck manufacturing plan
The hunt is on for worst road in Ontario August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 10, 2003) -- Truckers fed up with taking a beating because of potholes, cracked pavement, and unsafe infrastructure can now vote for their choice for the worst munic
CBP makes modifications to FAST participation August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Oct. 10, 2003) -- The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has published a notice in the Federal Register, outlining general requirements for participation in the
Livestock group formed to recover Mad Cow losses August 1, 2014 PAISLEY, Ont. (Oct. 10, 2003) -- With their livelihoods at stake, some of Ontario's livestock transporters announced today that they have formed a coalition to help carriers that h
Final food pre-note rule published August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Oct. 14, 2003) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published interim final rules requiring prior notice of imported food shipments and registration of f
Hino Canada’s conventional wisdom August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Oct. 14, 2003) -- Hiro Omori understands English exceptionally well, yet there's something, he fears, that may have been lost in the translation as his company,
A-OK for Volvo at Challenge Bibendum August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2003) -- Volvo Trucks North America has received top marks for design and technological innovation last week at the 2003 Challenge Bibendum -- a global e
Joint inspection station to open on Alberta, B.C. border August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Oct. 16, 2003) -- B.C. and Alberta are planning to built a new joint inspection station near the provincial border in the Kicking Horse Pass for dual use by both provinces
Mack pres to sit on Volvo executive committee August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2003) -- Volvo Trucks North America has announced that Paul Vikner, president and CEO of Volvo subsidiary Mack Trucks will become a member of the Volvo's
DaimlerChrysler expects U.S. truck boost, slump in Europe August 1, 2014 STUTTGART, Germany (Oct. 16, 2003) -- DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's largest truckmaker, reported that while European truck sales won't increase until 2005 due to slow economic gr
New joint border facility opens in B.C. August 1, 2014 OSOYOOS, B.C. & OROVILLE, Wash. (Oct. 14, 2003) -- The U.S. and Canada have opened a joint border facility on the 49th Parallel at Oroville, Wash. and Osoyoos, B.C. Announced la
Paccar, Bridgestone/Firestone extend spec pact August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. (Oct. 17, 2003) -- Paccar Inc. -- parent company of Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors -- has signed a new long-term global agreementand with Bridgestone/Fireston
NRCan and truck stops declare quiet zones August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Oct. 17, 2003) -- Natural Resources Canada's second annual Quiet Zone: Your Idle-Free Area campaign got underway yesterday -- encouraging truck drivers to turn off their e
U.S. transport fatalities up; heavy-truck incidents fall August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Oct. 17, 2003) -- Transportation fatalities in the U.S. increased slightly last year, but deaths in the category of medium and heavy trucks declined, according to prel