Navistar, CAW agree to build new class 8 truck in Chatham; second shift also added August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. (June 28, 2004) -- Canadian Auto Worker members employed at the International Truck and Engine plant in Chatham, Ont. voted yesterday to ratify an agreement that will
PeopleNet names new VP August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS, (July, 5, 2004) -- PeopleNet, a provider of onboard computing and mobile communications systems to North American transportation operations, announced today that Randy
Owner-ops strike at U.S. ports August 1, 2014 NEW YORK, (June 30, 2004) -- Hundreds of independent truck drivers went on strike this week at several U.S. ports, protesting wages, the cost of fuel and anti-union laws. These
Kenworth names dealer service council August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash., (July 5, 2004) -- Kenworth Truck has named Frank Chiarizia of Inland Kenworth, Burnaby, B.C., and Dan Murphy of Tandet Kenworth in Kingston, Ont. to the Kenworth S
FMCSA issues new hazmat permit regulation August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (July 5, 2004) -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement a new federal safety permit program for carriers hauling hazardous materials.
Kemptville dealer tops International’s list August 1, 2014 KEMPTVILLE, Ont. (July 6, 2004) -- International Truck and Engine has named Kemptville Truck Centre its top North American dealer under the company's Diamond Standards program.
Canada performs well at 2004 Roadcheck; N.S. does best August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (July 6, 2004) -- The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) has reported that some 78 per cent of vehicles inspected during this year's international R
Canadian regulators still tinkering with HOS August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (July 6, 2004) -- At a hours-of-service meeting of Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) in May, it was agreed that the reset period should be changed
OTA rallies support for more FDA weekend workers August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (July 5, 2004) -- The Canadian Embassy in Washington has written to U.S. FDA to request sufficient staff coverage at Canada-U.S. border crossings during peak evening and w
Freightliner announces Benz 7.2 litre for M2 trucks August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, (July 5, 2004) -- Freightliner Trucks has announced the availability of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz MBE926 7.2-litre engine for the Freightliner Trucks medium-duty Business Cl
Winnipeg trucker nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, (July 7, 2004) -- The owner of a Winnipeg-based common carrier is one of several dozen Canadian business people up for the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Y
Trucking groups jump on driver apprentice wagon August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (July 7, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association is endorsing a recent movement to make truck driving one of that province's 144 apprenticed trades. As reported over
Digital Dispatch intends on acquiring Maddocks Systems August 1, 2014 RICHMOND, B.C. (July 7, 2004) -- Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. of Richmond, B.C. has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to purchase neighbouring trucking software company
Ontario’s VW&D proposed reforms enter third phase August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (July 8, 2004) -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has just released its discussion paper detailing Phase 3 of the province's vehicle weight and dimension reforms.
B.C. institute introduces mountain driver training August 1, 2014 CASTLEGAR, B.C. (July, 12, 2004) -- The Mountain Transport Institute in Castlegar, B.C. has just introduced a week-long mountain driving training program for licensed commercial dr