Economy

Raydan Ontario granted national safety mark

EDMONTON -- Raydan Manufacturing says its Raydan Manufacturing Ontario division has achieved NSM registration with Transport Canada.

Truckers, motorists form coalition opposing private highways

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- American truckers and other road users are banding together in opposition of the Bush Administration's goal to increase the number of private highways and toll interstates in the U.S.

Ottawa to pump millions into Marine Atlantic — with conditions

PORT AUX BASQUES, Nfld. -- Transport Canada will funnel about $270 million over the next five years to revitalize Marine Atlantic's ferry service, but tourism and trucking officials aren't too happy with some strings attached to the investment.

NB announces spring weight restrictions dates

FREDERICTON -- Spring weight restrictions on New Brunswick highways are slated to kick in March 11 at midnight in southern New Brunswick and March 18 in the northern part of the province.

ArvinMeritor, Trailmobile ink long-term deal

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has formed a long-term supplier partnership with Trailmobile Corp.

Michigan drills at proposed new bridge landing

DETROIT -- Michigan officials have begun testing the stability of the ground where a new international crossing between Detroit and Windsor is expected to be built.

CN strike continues; CIRB puts off decision on legality of walkout

MONTREAL -- The five-day old strike by 2,800 CN Rail workers will likely continue through to next week as the Canada Industrial Relations Board said today it would not rule if the strike is illegal until at least Feb. 19.

Faucher Industries acquires tie-down manufacturer

MONTREAL -- Faucher Industries, a Quebec-based 157 year-old distributor and manufacturer of industrial and transportation hardware and components, announced the acquisition of Courroies Pasquier, a Canadian manufacturer of cargo control and tie-down products serving the trucking industry for over 15 years.

Ancra taps eastern Canada sales manager

LAVAL, Que. -- Brian Larocque, Canadian sales manager for Ancra International, has named Richard Drapeau as Ancra's eastern Canadian regional sales manager for its Cargo Systems Division Products.

Canuck artist called upon to capture UPS history

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Original artwork by Canadian painter, illustrator and muralist, Yannick Picard was chosen recently by UPS to commemorate 100 years of service for the parcel and LTL powerhouse.

Raydan completes dealer contract

EDMONTON -- Raydan Manufacturing has completed a modification contract for tandem axle spring conversions for Inland Kenworth of Surrey, B.C.

Sterling takes aim at light-duty with Bullet truck

REDFORD, MICHIGAN - Sterling Truck plans to fire up a new conventional class 4-5 work truck called the Sterling Bullet to be unveiled at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2007 on March 6.

Big Orange gets green light for China

GREEN BAY, WISC.-- It was only a matter of time before a big trucker got invited in. And the first across the line inn China is Schneider National out of Green Bay.

Goodyear sales top $20B despite strike

AKRON, Ohio -- A two-month long strike at the world's largest tiremaker let some air out of profits, but still couldn't totally deflate the company, Goodyear says.

Rivals SIRIUS and XM announce $13B merger

WASHINGTON -- Choosing satellite radio in the U.S. just got easier or redundant -- depending on how customers end up viewing the $13 billion merger agreement between SIRIUS and XM.