Economy

VPA reservations limited to fleet size

VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Port Authority has cut back on the number of reservations allowed to container carriers with five or fewer trucks.

Thermo King extends instant rebate program

MINNEAPOLIS -- For the third straight year, Thermo King will be offering more than 15,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada instant cash rebates of up to $100 when they purchase qualifying parts for Thermo King and Carrier units from participating dealerships.

Day Of Action Update: 401 stretch blocked by protestors

BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- Highway 401 between Belleville and Napanee, near Kingston, were closed in both directions by provincial police this morning as Mohawk protestors -- some reportedly armed -- erected blockades.

Evil Tolls

I fear that toll roads are coming in droves, with rapacious fees to boot.

I see a red train and want it painted pink…

KERANG, Australia -- The Australian Trucking Association wants the Territory government to make rail level crossings for vehicles safer by painting trains a brighter color like pink.

PacLease opens new franchises

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- PacLease has expanded its franchise network in North America with the addition with two locations in Canada and 10 in the U.S.

Robert joins fleet management firm’s advisory board

LONGUEUIL, Que. -- An information technology firm for trucking fleets wants to hear from one of Canada's most outspoken truckers.

FedEx Canada honored for customer service

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Federal Express Canada has been given the Best of the Best Americas award from Contact Center World in Orlando, Fla. -- a leading on-line resource for contact center and customer service professionals.

Ryder names best carriers

MIAMI -- A handful of Canadian for-hire fleets were part of Ryder System's list of top carrier selections for the 2006 Ryder Carrier Quality Award.

Volvo-Mack dealer signs maintenance deal with Prevost

SAINTE-CLAIRE, Que. -- Motor coach manufacturer Prevost is partnering with Mack and Volvo Trucks dealer Camions Montreal to offer maintenance and repair services for Prevost coaches.

ABS DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE

Bendix offers new Acom 5.4 free of charge

A New Day: Sameday launches cross-border joint venture

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Sameday Right-O-Way, the parcel and expedited cargo arm of Day & Ross, has formed a strategic partnership with Carson, Calif.-based Target Logistic Services

Commodities demand revive arctic port plan

YELLOWKNIFE -- A handful of mining companies have thrown a lifeline to a plan to build a deep-water Artic port and ice road artery.

Against the Wind

Trailer aerodynamics are starting to matter

APTA boss suggests privatized Marine Atlantic

DIEPPE, N.B. -- Marine Atlantic's latest fuel-induced rate hike has some Atlantic truckers wondering aloud if things would be better of the Port Aux Basques-North Sydney service were privatized.