Transportation OTA supports Peace Bridge CVPC relocation; not MTO plan August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 12, 2004) -- The Ontario trucking Association is siding with the Peace Bridge Authority's (PBA) proposal to relocate the current Commercial Vehicle Processing Centre
Transportation TSA begins seven-month testing of transportation I.D. card August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Aug. 11, 2004) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has awarded a $12 million contract to BearingPoint, Inc. to begin the Prototy
Transportation Firm putting SCR trucks to work in U.S. August 1, 2014 MONROE, Conn. (Aug. 16, 2004 -- Combustion Components, a manufacturer of air pollution control technologies, announced that its ELIM-NOx SCR system will be incorporated on 6 diesel
Transportation Used truck glut all but over; but there’s still deals to be had August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 16, 2004) -- Looking for a used truck? It's getting harder to be selective these days. Used heavy straight trucks, day cabs, small sleepers, and single-axle tractors
Transportation New Alberta LCV permit rules take effect August 1, 2014 CALGARY, (Aug. 16, 2004) -- Some Alberta carriers bracing for another tough western winter will also be facing new permit regulations for long combination vehicles recently announc
Transportation UPS Canada names new president August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Aug. 16, 2004) -- UPS Canada today announced that Glenn Rice, a 27-year company veteran, has been promoted to president. Rice will assume responsibility for all
Transportation CBP sets dates for e-manifest compliance August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Aug 18, 2004) -- U.S. Homeland Security has announced it is implementing the first phase of mandatory advance electronic cargo information for trucks, via a Customs an
Transportation More carriers making accessorial charges stick: OTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 19, 2004) -- A recent survey of motor carriers by the Ontario Trucking Association indicates that carriers are becoming more successful in tipping the expense side o
Transportation Cummins leader Joseph Irwin Miller dies August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (August 17, 2004) -- Joseph Irwin Miller, the long-time leader of Cummins Engine, passed away yesterday. He was 95. Miller will be eulogized as a great business l
Transportation Ridewell Suspensions names VP of Sales August 1, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2004) -- Rick Rickman has been named vice president of sales for Ridewell Suspensions. Rickman has been in the suspension industry for nearly 10 years
Transportation Study backs river tunnel plan for Detroit-Windsor border August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 17, 2004) -- A study commissioned by the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership has concluded that a proposed $600 million conversion of twin railway tunnels into a "comme
Transportation Thunder Bay truck plaza put on hold August 1, 2014 THUNDER BAY, Ont. (Aug. 18, 2004) -- The city of Thunder Bay, Ont. has put on hold a plan for a new Flying J truckstop until more public consultation can take place. The Thunder
Transportation N.B. to proceed with Trans-Canada project despite native opposition August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, N.B. (Aug 23, 2004) -- The New Brunswick government is planning to widen a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway that cuts through native land with or without an agreement
Transportation OTA launches online border issues FAQ August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 23, 2004) -- Responding to a large number of inquirings on various customs and border initiatives, the Ontario Trucking Association has prepared a summery of such pr
Transportation Crude oil nears $50 a barrel for first time August 1, 2014 NEW YORK, (Aug. 20, 2004) -- Fears that skyrocketing oil prices could damage U.S. and world economies intensified this morning as crude oil moved just under $50 US a barrel for the