Strike prompts USF to close Red Star LTL division August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- USF Corp. shut down its Red Star division on Sunday after a handful of office workers in Philadelphia demanded union representation, prompting a company-wide strike.
FedEx Freight hikes rates 5.9% August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 25, 2004) -- FedEx Freight will implement a 5.9-per-cent general rate increase on June 14 for interstate and intrastate traffic, and selected shipments between t
Volvo honours sales reps August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 28, 2004) -- Volvo Trucks North America saluted its top salespeople in Canada and the United States, naming Gold Master Sales Leaders in seven categories.
OBAC names Joanne Ritchie executive director August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (May 28, 2004) -- The Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada (OBAC) named Joanne Ritchie executive director, taking over the position held on an interim basis since
Technology Can Reduce Accidents Dramatically, says DaimlerChrysler Truck Chief August 1, 2014 STUTTGART, Germany -- Accident-free roads, or nearly so, are a real possibility if technological safety solutions are broadly accepted, according to Dr. Eckhard Cordes, member of t
Challenger Breaks Ground for New Headquarters August 1, 2014 Cambridge, ON (May 30) - Challenger Motor Freight has begun construction on a new headquarters building on the outskirts of this central Ontario city. The ceremonial shovels hit t
OBAC and Newfoundland truckers unite August 1, 2014 ST. JOHN'S, (May 31, 2004) -- The Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada has teamed up with the Newfoundland & Labrador Independent Truckers Association -- creating what b
FDA finalizes food detention rule August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (May 31, 2004) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the final rule under Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act for establishing procedures for th
TSA advances TWIC program August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (May 31, 2004) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to begin the Prototype Phase of the Transportation Work
Million dollar club members drop August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (May 31, 2004) -- The number of Canadian for-hire carriers with annual revenues of $1 million or more in the fourth quarter of 2003 fell to 2,736, from 2,855 carriers durin
OTA calls for federal-Ontario immigration agreement August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 31, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association is asking the province to implement an immigration agreement with the federal government that will make it easier for f
Miles racked up on the road adds inches to your waist: Study August 1, 2014 ATLANTA, (May 31, 2004) -- A recent study conducted with 10,000 Atlanta residents has concluded that the more time drivers spend behind the wheel the more pounds they'll pack under
Mack’s new gear a perfect fit August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (June 1, 2004) -- Mack Trucks is moving from the roadway to the fashion runway after signing a licensing agreement to market apparel based on the company's brand
Port of Halifax funding to speed up trucks at terminals August 1, 2014 HALIFAX, (June 1, 2004) -- The Port of Halifax and its partners will receive federal funding to improve commercial vehicle traffic flows and truck gate security at the city's two c
Michelin’s X One wins SAE award August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (June 1, 2004) -- Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp. has won the 2003 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Excellence in Transportation Award in the Mobile