Transportation Cat expands Reman business August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill (Aug. 20, 2004) -- Caterpillar Inc. and Remy International Inc. have announced that Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services (Cat Reman) will acquire Williams Technologies,
Transportation OBAC lobbies for more truckstops August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Aug. 20, 2004) -- The lack of safe, accessible rest stops or pull-over areas for trucks is becoming a real concern for drivers struggling to balance requirements for rest
Transportation Vitran names new CFO August 1, 2014 TORONTO - (Aug 23, 2004) -- Vitran Corp., one of Canada's largest for-hire carriers and logistics firms, announced that the company's corporate controller Sean Washchuk will succee
Transportation U.S. DOT to review carrier safety policies August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Aug. 23, 2004) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will conduct a comprehensive review of how the agency can
Transportation Hino continues to grow in Canada August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Aug. 23, 2004) -- Hino Motors Canada has announced that the medium-duty truck maker is approaching 12 per-cent market share in Canada. Hino, which has carved
Transportation Ottawa begins latest round of FSDP for transport modes August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Aug. 24, 2004) -- Transport Canada has announced they are accepting proposals for the next round of funding from Transport Canada's Freight Sustainability Demonstration Pr
Transportation Former trucking exec hired to warm up troubled Atlas Cold Storage August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 24, 2004) -- Recovering Atlas Cold Storage Income Trust has named former Vitran Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kevin Glass its own CFO and senior vice-president.
Transportation Atlantic truck official says Halifax Port disruptions hurt image August 1, 2014 HALIFAX, (Aug. 24, 2004) -- A spokesman for Atlantic trucking carriers says that the crucial Port of Halifax runs the risk of losing business if it's tagged as a trouble spot for s
Transportation Clarke and partner buy eight warehouses August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 25, 2004) -- Trucking firm Clarke Inc. and a partner have signed a deal to jointly acquire eight warehouses in Toronto for $33.2 million. Clarke and KingStreet Re
Transportation Volvo makes Bendix ABS-6 standard on trucks August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 24, 2004) - Volvo Trucks North America will offer the ABS-6 antilock brake system made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on the Volvo VN and Volvo VHD.
Transportation Cavalier celebrates 25 Years in trucking August 1, 2014 BOLTON, Ont. (Aug. 25, 2004) -- Cavalier Transportation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Cavalier President and current Ontario Trucking Association chairman Ge
Transportation Transport International Pool Changes Name August 1, 2014 DEVON, Pa. (Aug. 27, 2004) -- Trailer Lessor Transport International Pool Inc. (TIP), announced it will be known as the Trailer Fleet Services division of General Electric. An
Transportation IdleAire to be installed at 150 TA facilities August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2004) -- IdleAire will install its Advanced Travel Center Electrification (ATE) ShorePower system at all TravelCenters of America locations under a long-te
Transportation Raydan, ArvinMeritor sign Air Linklicensing agreement August 1, 2014 EDMONTON, (Aug. 27, 2004) -- Raydan Manufacturing and ArvinMeritor have signed a licensing agreement for selected models of the Air Link rear tandem suspension product line. Arv
Transportation MTO officers wrongly interpreting dangerous goods rule August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 25, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association is warning truckers that some Ontario Transport Ministry enforcement officers have been questioning the validity of Tra