Newcom truck show launches in The ‘Peg August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- May 23 and 24, 2008 will be the dates for the new Winnipeg Truck Show, owned an operated by Newcom Business Media, the publisher of this website and Today's Trucking and highwaySTAR magazines.
Hang ’em High: Manitoba to crack down on oversized trucks August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- After the fifth time this year that an over-height truck slammed into a bridge overpass, Manitoba's provincial government has had enough.
NB to improve farm equipment moving guidelines August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick is developing voluntary guidelines on transport companies to ensure safer movement of agricultural machinery on provincial highways, Transportation Minister Denis Landry announced this week.
GE Capital Solutions targets MD truck market August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- GE Capital Solutions' transportation finance unit has launched a full range of financial solutions, from leases and loans to wholesale floor plan financing, for the medium-duty truck sector
Dana to produce truck axles in China August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dana Corp.'s subsidiary Dana Mauritius Limited, has closed on the purchase of 4 percent of the registered capital of Dongfeng Dana Axle Co. Ltd. from Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd. and certain of its affiliates for about $5 million.
Ryder opens two new Ontario locations August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Truck equipment leasing and supply chain solutions provider Ryder System has announced the grand opening of two new Canadian service facilities -- one north of Toronto, and the other in Ottawa.
Fatigue: Not just for truckers anymore August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) says its new poll is a "wake-up call" on the "startling" number of drowsy and fatigued drivers on Ontario's roadways.
Tory promises to funnel all fuel tax to roadways August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Road users may actually see most of their taxes spent on roads if the Ontario Conservatives are elected this fall.
Con-Way acquires CFI for $750M August 1, 2014 SAN MATEO, Calif. -- One of the U.S.'s largest trucking carriers, Con-way Inc. announced it has acquired Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI), a privately held North American truckload carrier based in Joplin, Mo.
Lawmakers reject Big Apple congestion toll plan August 1, 2014 MANHATTAN, N.Y. -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to toll cars and trucks entering the downtown core was shelved by state legislators in Albany this week.
NJ cracks down harder on truck idlers August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. -- APUs or bust. That's pretty much the choice these days for truckers wanting to cool off or warm up in New Jersey.
Trucking’s million-dollar club climbs slightly August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- There were about 3,552 Canadian for-hire trucking companies with annual revenues of $1 million or more in the fourth quarter of 2006, up from 3,432 in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Navistar on schedule for financial restatements August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Navistar International says it expects to file its fiscal 2005 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the next few months.
Michigan ponders cell phone ban August 1, 2014 LANSING, Mich. -- Canadian truck drivers crossing the Ambassador or Blue Water Bridge may soon have to turn off their cell phones when they get to the other side.
CP Rail denies company in buyout talks August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Canadian Pacific Rail says it is not in discussions over the possible sale of the railway.