Transportation Class 8 truck brand loyalty jumps: J.D. Power August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2004) -- The likelihood of Class 8 truck owners purchasing the same brand of truck at replacement time increased over the previous year, accordin
Transportation Truckers wonder why no truckstop in Yellowknife August 1, 2014 YELLOWKNIFE, (Aug. 26, 2004) -- Some truck drivers rolling into Yellowknife are looking for a truckstop to eat, shower, and park for the night. The Yellowknifer reports that tr
Transportation Battle of the bridges: Detroit Group files application for new span near Peace Bridge August 1, 2014 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2004) -- The owners of the Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge have filed papers for permission to build a new $250 million bridge for commercial trucks less
Transportation U.S. says biometric border checks on schedule August 1, 2014 BUFFALO, N.Y., (Aug. 30, 2004) -- U.S. officials say that plans to photograph and electronically fingerprint foreigners coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico are on schedule
Transportation New Alberta truck weight threshold rules take effect this week August 1, 2014 CALGARY, (Aug. 30, 2004) -- This week is the deadline for Alberta carriers and truckers to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) and comply with other NSC standards for vehicle
Transportation Still no beef resolution after latest talks August 1, 2014 NEW YORK, (Aug. 30, 2004) - Cattle farmers and haulers finally looking for a quick end to a 15-month ban on live cattle exports to the U.S. are out of luck after Canadian Agricultu
Transportation TransForce acquires TL carrier Highland Transport August 1, 2014 MONTREAL, (Aug. 30, 2004) -- Despite the acquirement of about half a dozen companies over the last year, TransForce's appetite for trucking assets hasn't ceased. In yet anothe
Transportation U.S. to step up air surveillance at Canadian border August 1, 2014 BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2004) -- Truckers shouldn't be too surprised to look up and see U.S. attack-style helicopters hovering up above Canada-U.S. border points. U.S. off
Transportation Couriers deliver on fuel cell technology and hybrids August 1, 2014 DETROIT, (Aug. 31, 2004) -- United Parcel Service hopes to roll out its first commercial medium-duty fuel-cell truck as it tests new hydrogen fuel-cell technology on Dodge Sprinter
Transportation Kenworth offers web-based satisfaction surveys for truck buyers August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash., (Aug. 31, 2004) -- Kenworth Truck is offering new truck purchasers the opportunity to complete two owner surveys via the Internet in an effort to improve customer
Transportation ArvinMeritor claims Eaton auto transmissions infringe patents August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich., (Aug. 31, 2004) -- Trucking component supplier ArvinMeritor has filed a lawsuit in Charlotte, N.C. Federal Court against Eaton Corp. for infringement over a transmissi
Transportation FMCSA asks for six-month stay on HOS decision. August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Aug. 31, 2004) -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has asked for a stay of at least six months on the decision that would quash the new U.S. HO
Transportation Operation Air Brake set to kick-off August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 31, 2004) -- Truckers should be diligent before leaving the yard tomorrow as the annual Operation Air Brake campaign is launched at roadside locations across North A
Transportation International appoints senior VP August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill., (Sept. 1, 2004) -- Steven K. Covey has been elected senior vice- president and general counsel of both Navistar International Corporation and its operating compa
Transportation Trucking official calls for TCH expansion after fiery crash August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, (Sept. 1, 2004) -- The general manager of the Manitoba Trucking Association wants to see a section of the Trans-Canada Highway twinned after an explosive weekend crash in