Economy

BC truckers not having ferry good time with new HOS

VANCOUVER -- New hours-of-service rules are creating havoc for some short-haul carriers across the country.

Michelin continues to battle fakes

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Following notifications to tire dealers and several lawsuits, Michelin is again filing suits in North America and Europe, this time against dealers selling Double Coin brand tires.

They should have trucked’em

CERRITOS, Calif. -- Medium-duty truck builder Isuzu Commercial Truck of North America would rather toss potentially problematic trucks than foist them on unsuspecting fleets.

CP strike making only slight dent in operations: reports

TORONTO -- Intermodal truckers experienced some delays at various CP Rail facilities on the second full day of strike action, but overall the railway and most shippers aren't reporting any major disruptions as of yet.

NB weight limits lifted early

FREDERICTON -- Spring weight restrictions will be lifted from all New Brunswick highways this Sunday, May 20.

Truck World to follow in the steps of successful ExpoCam ’07

TORONTO -- The trucking capital of Canada is getting ready to move west down Hwy 401 next year.

U.S. lags way behind in transport infrastructure: Report

NEW YORK -- The United States' relatively low investment in virtually all aspects of mobility-related infrastructure -- roads and bridges, airports, public transit, and railway systems

Brother truckers get petroleum services safety award

RED DEER, Alta. -- Brothers Bert and Bruce Robinson, drilling rig truckers for Swanberg Bros. Trucking, recently received a Safe Driving Award from the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC).

Saskatchewan mulling twinned highways to U.S.

REGINA -- The economic-development authority of southeast Saskatchewan is pushing for the twinning of a highway artery leading to the U.S., but the group is facing some roadblocks on the other side of the border.

New Ambassador processing center cuts secondary visits by 75%

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The new Advanced Border Processing Center in Detroit makes compliance with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandatory line release guidelines easier for the trucking community, says the Ambassador Bridge.

Citigroup launches trucking finance biz

TORONTO -- Citigroup's Commercial Business Group Capital says it's entering the transportation fleet financing business.

Spring flooding washing out Saskatchewan highways

REGINA -- Truckers and motorists traveling in Saskatchewan are being warned that potential flooding and above average moisture levels in much of the province may adversely impact area highways this spring.

Mack Financial launches in-house insurance

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Mack Financial Services has announced the addition of its new insurance agency, VFS Insurance Services. The agency offers customers and dealers greater support through an expanded insurance offering and dedicated insurance staff, the company says.

Steel yourself in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. -- If any of your trucks are heading through the Lake County district, you might want to tell them to take extra caution when they're finding a place to park.

Visa no longer accepted at Flying J facilities

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Truckers that fill up at Flying J Truckstops are being warned by the Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) that the franchise will no longer accept Visa debit or credit cards for diesel purchases as of tomorrow, Friday May 25.