CVSA adds Q&A forum to web site August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Nov. 17, 2003) -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is inviting drivers, fleet managers and law enforcement officers who have questions about the new hours of ser
Yellow-Roadway merger clears hurdle August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Nov. 19, 2003) -- The waiting period to review whether Yellow Corp.'s acquisition of Roadway would eliminate or reduce competition has expired, prompting the U
Appeal court upholds controversial wheel-off law August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Nov. 17, 2003) -- The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the controversial absolute liability provision of the Highway Traffic Act, which imposes fines of up to $50,000 on
Former Volvo Canada chief signs with Holland August 1, 2014 HOLLAND, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2003) -- The Holland Group -- a global supplier of vehicle coupling and lift and suspension system products to the heavy-duty trucking industry -- has anno
Feds want more freight shifted to sea August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 21, 2003) -- After countless government studies justifying a shift of truck freight to rail, Transport Canada is now looking at promoting another alternative to truc
Large shipper wants green-only fleets August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 21, 2003) -- Some carriers hauling Swedish furniture these days may need to comply with a new environmental blueprint that goes above and beyond current stringent EP
Government grants $336 mill to Ontario highways August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 24, 2003) -- The Federal Liberal government and the newly-elected Government of Ontario has committed $336 million for ten highway improvement projects in Ontario.
Manac keeps plant closed August 1, 2014 ORANGEVILLE, Ont. (Nov. 24, 2003) -- Semitrailer manufacturer Manac has announced it will extend the shutdown of activities at its Orangeville, Ont. trailer plant until at least ma
ArvinMeritor halts takeover bid for Dana August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (Nov. 24, 2003) -- Dana Corp.'s board has unanimously rejected ArvinMeritor's most recent offer for the company, and effectively ending ArvinMeritor's $2.67 billion tak
And the survey says: Lower road speeds for Man., Sask. August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, (Nov. 28, 2003) -- The majority of drivers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan believe that provincial speed limits should fall along with the snow during winter months, accordi
Goodyear names sales and marketing execs August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, (Nov. 26, 2003) -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber has announced the appointment of Donn Kramer as director of marketing for the company's Commercial Tire Systems division. Kra
Lakeside, Earl Paddock announce merger August 1, 2014 OAKVILLE, Ont. (Nov. 26, 2003) -- Lakeside Logistics of Oakville, Ont. has announced plans to merge its Paramount Freight Systems subsidiary with Stoney Creek, Ont.-based family fl
Trucking revenues, operating costs rise: Stats Can August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Nov. 26, 2003) -- While the number of Canadian million dollar for-hire trucking companies stayed roughly the same as in 2002, operating revenues rose by 5.4 per cent indust
CN buys BC Rail for $1 billion August 1, 2014 MONTREAL, (Nov. 26, 2003) -- Canada's largest railway just got bigger -- continuing its expansion plans with a $1 billion cash purchase for the rights to operate Crown Corporation
Clarke names new vice-pres August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Dec. 2, 2003) -- Clarke Inc. one of Canada's largest for-hire trucking companies, has announced the appointment of Douglas Tayles as executive vice-president and chief op