OTA carriers applauded for charity work August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 7, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association is praising three of its member carriers for being at the forefront in helping children and families still affected by th
AMTA elects new directors, hands out industry awards August 1, 2014 BANFF, Alta. (May 7, 2004) -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association's annual general meeting and management conference concluded this week in Banff, Alta., and as always, several
Third FDA pre-note phase to begin next week August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 7, 2004) -- The Food and Drug Administration is preparing for the third enforcement phase for the prior notice of food shipments, beginning on May 13, 2004. The On
TCT Logistics creditor appeal heard by court August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 7, 2004) -- The two-year court battle between a group of carriers and the receiver of bankrupted TCT Logistics of Calgary entered its final round this week. On Ma
Goodyear launches tire breakdown program for owner-ops August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, (May 7, 2004) -- Goodyear Tires is offering owner-operators a value-added service to get them rolling as soon as possible after a tire-related breakdown. The compan
Calgary ring road gets green light August 1, 2014 CALGARY, (May 7, 2004) -- An agreement-in-principle has been reached between the Province of Alberta and the Tsuu T'ina First Nation for the transfer of lands to create a Southwest
Shell Canada to speed up ultra-low-sulphur development August 1, 2014 CALGARY, Alta. (May 10, 2004) -- Shell Canada says it's investing $400 million to bring ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD) to the Canadian marketplace ahead of new federal regula
CCMTA concludes draft of Canadian tie-down regs August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (May 7, 2004) -- The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) says the final draft of its regulatory text on Cargo Securement has now been completed.
Hope or Hype? Hybrids are getting a lot of talk August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 10, 2004) -- Hybrid vehicles are becoming more noticeable on North American Highways these days. And it's not just funky-looking Honda's rolling down the roadway, but
Freightliner names top suppliers August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. (May 11, 2004) -- Two Canadian facilities -- Flexalloy Inc. of St. Thomas, Ont. and Canada Marine Plastics Ltd. of Langley, B.C. -- were recognized as by Freightline
Fighting Back: Groupe Robert unites truckers to get what they’re owed August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. (May 10, 2004) -- An outspoken veteran trucker from Quebec is asking the industry to unite against companies that he says hide behind the blanket cover of Canad
CN buys Great Lakes’ rail and marine assets August 1, 2014 MONTREAL, (May 11, 2004) -- Canadian National Railway will begin integrating new railways and a marine operation CN acquired in a $380 million US acquisition from Great Lakes Trans
EPA to finalize off-road emission regs August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (May 11, 2004) -- The Bush administration will finalize rules today to cut air pollution from off-road tractors and other such diesel vehicles, the Environmental Prote
OTA still pushing for no FDA rest on Sunday August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 12, 2004) -- After months of lobbying, the Ontario Trucking Association has recruited the help of the provincial government to ensure the U.S. Food and Drug Administr
Canada trade surplus highest in years August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (May 12, 2004) -- Last month, Canada's trade surplus hit its highest level in three years, largely attributed to merchandise export growth at almost twice the pace of impor