NationaLease, AmeriQuest to merge August 1, 2014 OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill -- One of largest leasing networks in North America has signed an agreement to merge with AmeriQuest Transportation and Logistics Resources Corp.
Cummins hosts EPA intro of ULSD August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. played host at its Columbus, Ind., headquarters as U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson formally kicked off the nationwide switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, which takes effect this Sunday, Oct. 15.
Mack engineer honored with prestigious ATA award August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. Mark Kachmarsky, chief project manager-product range management for Mack Trucks, recently received the Silver Spark Plug Award from the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.
STA offers 5 Gs in scholarships to employees’ kids August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Trucking Association along with the Associate Trades Conference and Highway Agencies Ltd. are making available $5,000 in scholarships to grade 12 graduates and mature students of association members' employees.
Bridge concerns detours trucks through Portage August 1, 2014 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. -- All east and westbound traffic on the Trans-Canada has been rerouted through the town of Portage due to the closing of a railroad overpass the government has deemed to be unsafe.
Harper lays out 600M Pacific port plan August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The $591 million Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper will help turn Canada's West Coast into one of the premier trade gateways in the Pacific, says the President of the Vancouver Port Authority.
WorkSafeBC drops rate premiums August 1, 2014 RICHMOND, B.C., -- WorkSafeBC, B.C.'s Workers' Compensation Board, says it will cut about 10.8 percent in the average base rate for employers in 2007. The drop for truckers will be even more.
Thousands more companies make the leap to ACE August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The number of electronic manifests filed with U.S. Customs has skyrocketed from 1,000 to over 40,000 in five months, reports the agency.
VanPort named one of top employers in Canada August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Port Authority has been named as one of B.C.'s Top 30 Employers for 2007 as part of the Maclean's Magazine top Canadian employer survey.
Avion Group makes a pitch for Atlas Cold Storage August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Atlas Cold Storage Income Trust, a provider warehousing, distribution and logistics to the refrigerated food industry, is seriously considering a takeover offer from Iceland-based Avion Group.
CTA produces cargo securement handbook for truckers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is offering truckers a handy handbook detailing the new cargo securement rules in place in Canada and the U.S.
Grote taps two new Canadian execs August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Grote Canada has hired technical specialists for Atlantic Canada and Northern Alberta and B.C.
NB fences off moose from highway August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON -- In an effort to reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions on New Brunswick highways, the provincial government is erecting a fence along stretches of the Trans-Canada notorious for moose crossings.
Hwy. 103 twinning almost complete August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Drivers and truckers traveling on Hwy 103 between Otter Lake and Upper Tantallon, N.S. will soon have more than one lane to motor.
Western Star, Sterling are ‘serious all day’ August 1, 2014 REDFORD, Mich. -- Western Star Trucks and sister company Sterling have announced new ad campaigns for their respective product lines.