Don’t Panic: Qualcomm introduces truck immobilizer August 1, 2014 SAN DIEGO, (Nov. 4, 2004) -- Qualcomm Inc. has introduced security features for its OmniTRACS mobilecom system, including what they call a vehicle immobilization device -- also ref
B.C. forestry workers join forces to reduce deaths, injuries August 1, 2014 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. (Nov. 8, 2004) -- Loggers, forest companies, fallers, and other related workers have united to create an umbrella organization to fulfill recommendations mandat
Coroner’s jury recommends better training for gravel haulers, mine workers August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS, Ont. (Nov. 4, 2004) -- A jury sitting on a coroner's inquest into the accidental death of a 47-year-old Bothwell, Ont., gravel truck driver suggested that the Ontario M
Mullen, E. Gruben’s Transport expand northern operations August 1, 2014 ALDERSYDE, Alta. (Nov. 4, 2004) -- Mullen Transportation Inc. and E. Gruben's Transport Ltd., an Inuvialuit owned and operated company based in the Northwest Territories, announced
OTA screens FAST video on its website August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 5, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association has posted to its website a new video produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that outlines the benefits of the F
Western Star saddles up August 1, 2014 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (Nov. 5, 2004) -- Western Star Trucks has chosen a rugged, Old West look for its new advertising campaign, which will flood the pages of magazines, posters at truc
Drivers with CDRP cards allowed FAST lanes back into Canada: OTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Nov. 8, 2004) -- The Ontario Trucking Association says it has been informed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that effective November 1, 2004, the inbound FAST l
Spectra names top industry exec to new advisory board August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 9, 2004) -- Spectra Inc., a leading Toronto-based designer and manufacturer of brake safety products for the truck and transportation industry, has named John Tillge
Biometric checks for U.S.-bound immigrants to begin this month at land port August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 5, 2004) -- The deputy director of U.S. Homeland Security was in town yesterday to explain a new biometric entry-exit border program for landed immigrants, but quick
Greatwest Kenworth opens fourth Alberta dealership August 1, 2014 CLAIRMONT, Alta, (Nov. 8, 2004) -- Greatwest Kenworth has opened a full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Clairmont, Alt. -- its fourth facility in the province. One of t
’07 cash back? Incentive lobby down south gains momentum August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov. 8, 2004) -- Rival truck and engine OEMs south of the border are uniting under the umbrella of the American Trucking Associations to develop a consensus on possible '
FMCSA to toughen HOS verification for carriers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (Nov. 8, 2004) -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration aims to tighten carrier responsibility for verifying driver hours of service and supporting logs accor
CTA says it supports more rest, not extra driving as newspaper article implies August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance has issued a release rebutting today's front page newspaper stories suggesting that the carrier association supports increa
Union links Sask. crash rate to officer job duties August 1, 2014 REGINA, (Nov. 10, 2004) -- The union representing Saskatchewan highway cops says the province recorded Canada's highest traffic collision fatality rate because highway officers hav
OTA conference kicks off today August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Nov 11, 2004) -- Canada's largest trucking association is getting set to pull back the curtains on yet another annual convention, featuring business seminars, forums, and