PMTC invests in Prior Learning Assessment for drivers August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Oct. 17, 2003) -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is leading a research project aimed at the development of a Prior Learning Assessment that can be use
Will a ‘world truck’ come to North America? August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 17, 2003) -- Five years ago, at the height of his presidency at Freightliner LLC, Jim Hebe pledged that the company would never produce a totally vertically integrat
New Atlantic insurance law good for truckers too August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (Oct. 20, 2003) -- New legislation in Nova Scotia aimed at rolling back insurance premiums will apply to the trucking industry as well, confirmed the province's insurance s
New Grits make 407 toll rates top transport issue August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Oct. 20, 2003) -- Incoming Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty says the first order of business for the new provincial Transport Minister he will chose this week is to
First ever truck school study published August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- (Oct. 20, 2003) -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council has released what it says is the first-ever study that paints a comprehensive picture of Canada's extensi
Mack dealers get own websites August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., (October 22, 2003) -- Mack Trucks has announced it will be offering its dealer network a do-it-yourself Web template to help dealers enhance their on-line prese
Yellow, Roadway merger may spark copy-cat deals August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 20, 2003) -- North America's largest trucking carrier announced a shareholder vote for Dec. 9 as the closing date of its acquisition of former rival Roadw
TCA president steps down August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Oct. 22, 2003) -- Truckload Carriers Association has accepted the resignation of President Robert Hirsch. Chairman Clifton Parker and Hirsch mutually agreed to
Paccar braces for possible strike at Kenworth Renton plant August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash., (Oct. 24, 2003) -- Paccar Inc. and workers at its Renton, Wash. Kenworth Truck plant are hoping to avert a strike as the two sides exchange final proposals on a ne
Canadian oilpatch braces for massive labour shortage August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Oct. 24, 2003) -- The president of the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors says the record pace of drilling will be hampered by labour shortages next year
CCRA raises per diem diet to $45 a day August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Oct. 24, 2003) -- The Canadian Minister of National Revenue Elinor Caplan has announced that Canada Customs and Revenue Agency has increased the allowable flat rate truck
Mullen buys leading oilfield company August 1, 2014 ALDERSYDE, Alta. (Oct. 29, 2003) -- Mullen Transportation announced it has acquired Cora Lynn Drilling Co., a leader in the drilling and recovery of formation core samples in oil s
ArvinMeritor plans joint axle ventures with Volvo August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2003) -- ArvinMeritor has announced a memorandum of understanding with the Volvo Group to create two new joint ventures that would allow ArvinMeritor to assum
New FDA rules to change clearance programs August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Oct. 29, 2003) -- The Ontario Trucking Association is warning shippers and carriers that transport food that there will be some substantial changes to clearance mechanisms
Former Chalmers chief named Ontario Transport Minister August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 27, 2003) -- The former president and CEO of Chalmers Group of Companies -- parent company of Mississauga, Ont.-based Chalmers Suspensions -- was appointed by new On