Westport Innovations expands Canadian investment August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, (Jan. 27, 2004) -- B.C.-based fuel cell technology supplier Westport Innovations has joined Fuel Cells Canada in an effort to advance hydrogen-based fuel technology amon
Day & Ross opens new Ontario terminal August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. (Jan. 29, 2004) -- Day & Ross Inc. -- the general freight division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group -- has opened a new facility in Woodstock, Ont. to replace
Class 8 market gives ArvinMeritor a big boost August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2004) -- ArvinMeritor attributed a recent $14 million jump in net income primarily as a result of strong growth in North American Class 8 truck volumes. Th
Mack, Volvo to expand EGR for ’07 August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (Jan. 29, 2004) -- Mack Trucks and parent company Volvo Trucks North America, both announced they will use exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology and diesel
Ontario to ban mandatory retirement August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Jan. 29, 2004) -- Workers in Ontario may not be forced into retirement if planned legislation is passed when the provincial legislature resumes in March. The Globe and
International offers new truck buyers cash incentive August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2004) -- International Truck and Engine is offering a new Down Payment Match program that gives customers up to $2,800 toward the down payment on eligib
Manitoba to create new trucking highway fund August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, (Jan. 30, 2004) -- The province of Manitoba has proposed creating what it calls a Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund as part of new changes to the Highway and Transpo
Liberals talk tough on 407 ETR August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Jan. 29, 2004) -- The Ontario government has sent the first warning shot across the bow of the 407 ETR, promising a hard-fought court battle if the company proceeds with
Loonie takes biggest one-day fall in months August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Jan. 30, 2004) -- Despite economic expectations of peaking at 80 cents US sometime this quarter, the Canadian loonie had its most significant one-day tumble in eight mont
Former OBAC accountant charged August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. (Feb. 2, 2004) -- HighwaySTAR magazine, Today's Trucking sister publication for over-the-road truck drivers, has learned that former Owner-Operators' Business Associat
States may adopt own engine emission standards August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Feb. 2, 2004) -- Worried that new 2007 EPA diesel engine emission limits will be delayed or watered down, several states have announced they're prepared to proceed wit
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates jump 43 per cent August 1, 2014 HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 3, 2004) -- Canadian heavy-duty truckers approaching the first toll booth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this summer will learn the operator of the roadway has
Trucking will benefit from “open” technology August 1, 2014 ATLANTA, (Feb. 4, 2004) -- The trucking industry will benefit from advances in "open" wireless and mobile technology that costs less and offers more options than proprietary soluti
407 proceeds with hike despite government threats August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Feb. 2, 2004) -- The 407 ETR fulfilled a pledge to raise toll rates on the 407 highway, making it less likely the Ontario Liberal government can keep its own pre-election
Carrier and trainer offer joint owner-op program August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Feb. 4, 2004) -- TST Truckload Express and Caledonia, Ont.-based Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists have partnered in offering an entry-level training pro