Green oil refining system gets Canadian distribution deal August 1, 2014 SHELTON, Conn. -- Oil Purification Systems developer of the OPS-1 on-board oil refining system, today announced a distribution agreement with Kuenzlen Professional Services (KPS), headquartered in London, Ont.
Manitoba announces $261M for bridges August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- About a quarter of a billion dollars has been earmarked by the Manitoba government to repair and replace bridges.
CN workers back on the job after tentative deal reached with UTU August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - The federal government has shelved back-to-work legislation ordering striking CN rail employees to go back to work after the company and the railway reached a tentative agreement this past weekend.
Morgan Stanley acquires major stake in Port of Montreal August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - Morgan Stanley announced today that its infrastructure investment group has entered into an agreement to acquire an 80 percent interest in Montreal Gateway Terminals from Germany's TUI, a leading tourism and shipping group.
Manitoba dealer wins Kenworth ‘walk-around’ title August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Jim Bednar, truck salesman for Custom Truck Sales in Winnipeg, recently captured the Canadian title in the Kenworth T660 Walk-Around Sales Competition.
Marine Atlantic Argentia run to stay: official August 1, 2014 ST. JOHN'S -- Federal Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon has reportedly given the Newfoundland government his assurance that Marine Atlantic is not in danger of having ferry service cut between Argentia and North Sydney.
New ACE reporting tools coming soon August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Activation of a new ACE reporting tool is expected in the first quarter of 2007.
Clarke names COO of intermodal fleet August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Dean Cull, president of Clarke Road Transport, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Freight Transportation Services.
Alberta land developer buys trucking, construction firms August 1, 2014 SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. -- Kos Trucking Ltd., an aggregate hauler in Alberta,a nd construction equipment contractor Xtreme Xcavation have been purchased by Winalta Inc. for $10.2 million plus assumption of debt.
Cash for NS highway twinning announced August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- About nine kilometres on Hwy 125 and Hwy 104 in Nova Scotia will be twinned as both federal and provincial governments have agreed to kick-in $32 million for the projects.
Truckers, trade groups start website to stop Marine Atlantic fee hike August 1, 2014 ST. JOHN'S -- Trucking and business advocates have launched an online petition to protest Ottawa's recent announcement that Marine Atlantic is increasing rates and introducing fuel surcharges.
Blockade to affect shipments north of Winnipeg August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- A road artery just east of Lake Winnipeg could be blocked this morning by residents of the Berens River reserve who are protesting a government decision to cease heavy truck shipments because of winter road restrictions.
XM pricing deal with OTA not affected by merger talks August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The announced merger between Sirius Satellite Radio and its rival XM Satellite Radio in the U.S. will not affect a preferred pricing agreement the latter company's Canadian division signed with the Ontario Trucking Association.
Stemco names new president August 1, 2014 LONGVIEW, Tex. -- EnPro Industries has announced that Jon Cox, currently vice-president and general manager of Garlock Klozure Dynamic Seals, has been named division president of Stemco LP.
Washington court rules truckers must be paid OT August 1, 2014 SEATTLE -- Washington State truckers and other workers are entitled to overtime if they're on the job more than exceed 40 hours per week, the state Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision last week.