Kenworth honours Canadian dealers August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash., (March 4, 2004) -- The president of Canada's most popular Kenworth dealership has been named to the truck maker's 2004 dealer council. Jim Beiderwieden of Inla
N.B-Nfld. cargo ferry to set sail this summer August 1, 2014 CORNER BROOK, Nfld., (March 4, 2004) -- An agreement in principal has been reached between the Port of Corner Brook and Rigel Shipping Canada for a private cargo ferry service betw
New round of HOS enforcement begins August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (March 5, 2004) -- American enforcement officials have begun issuing ticket and fines, rather than compliance warnings, for violations of the hours of service rules. Th
Truck World organizers unveil seminar line-up August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (March 5, 2004) -- Hours-of-service, freight rates, the border and the value of a used truck. These are just a few prevailing issues being covered at the 2004 Truck World
Loonie jumps up by almost a cent August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (March 5, 2004) -- A disappointing report showing stagnancy in the U.S. economy propelled the loonie almost a full cent today. The loonie jumped 0.76 of a cent to 7
Truckers want ’07 aid; engine makers on pace August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (March 5, 2004) -- The U.S. trucking industry is lobbying Congress' watchdog in helping it get financial incentives to offset the high compliance costs of the stringent
International T&E names new medium truck VP August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. (March 8, 2004) -- Dee Kapur, president of International's Truck Group, announced that Tom Cellitti has been promoted to vice-president and general manager of Int
Shippers losing patience with CN strike August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (March 8, 2004) -- Some large Canadian shippers that transport goods by rail are saying they're becoming increasingly frustrated with delays and operational slowdowns due t
Volvo sells Scania shares August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, (March 5, 2004) -- AB Volvo announced today it had reduced its stake in rival truck maker Scania by more than two-thirds in order to comply with European Union a
Interprovincial exports 20 per cent of GDP: Stats Can August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (March 5, 2004) -- A hefty Statistics Canada study analyzing interprovincial exports over the last decade, shows that Canada's economic growth depends more on trade between
Yukon adds 11 CVSA inspectors August 1, 2014 WHITEHORSE, (March 8, 2004) -- The Transport Services Branch of Yukon's Ministry of Highways and Public Works has more than tripled the number of roadside truck inspectors certifie
Amendments toughen workplace liability August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (March 8, 2004) -- Recent amendments to the Criminal Code will have far-reaching implications for anyone who directs workplace operations in the event of an accident or in
OTA offers new BESTPASS program August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (March 9, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association, in partnership with the New York State Motor Truck Association, is offering carriers a new electronic toll program cal
Collision monitoring for Alberta carriers begins April 1 August 1, 2014 CALGARY, (March 9, 2004) -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association is reminding carriers who hold an Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate under the Alberta National Safety Code tha
Weaker auto exports hurt Canada’s trade surplus August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (March 10, 2004) -- Automotive products accounted for more than half the decline in Canadian exports in January, as Canada's trade surplus fell to $5.23 billion from $5.42