It’s still a bumpy ride in Sudbury August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- There's more than a couple roads in Sudbury and the surrounding region that'll shake up both a trucker's lower back and his equipment's undercarriage,
Twinning on major Atlantic border artery wraps up August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, N.B. -- Trade between Atlantic Canada and the northeast U.S. is now flowing more efficiently, now that a 14-kilometre highway project in New Brunswick has been completed, says the provincial government.
Right Fit: TruckWeight inks distribution deal with Fairview Fittings August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- TruckWeight Inc., a leader in wireless onboard weigh scales for commercial trucks and trailers, has announced a product distribution and marketing agreement with Toronto-based Fairview Fittings & Mfg.
N. Ontario candidates urge twinning Hwy. 69 August 1, 2014 ALGOMA, Ont. -- When it comes to transportation at least, there's little disagreement among the three leading candidates in Algoma-Manitoulin as they position themselves for next week's provincial election.
Arvin partners with IT firm to manage NA capabilities August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor and EDS recently signed a new, six-year agreement for the latter company to manage the tier-one automotive supplier's U.S. and Canadian Information Systems (IS) infrastructure services.
Brown expands green fleet August 1, 2014 ATLANTA -- UPS is adding 306 alternative fuel vehicles to its "green fleet" by placing an order for 167 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery trucks while taking delivery of 139 new propane delivery trucks in North America.
Vital west coast-Manitoba link to get $50M upgrade August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Ottawa says it will commit up to $21 million for an interchange of the TransCanada and Yellowhead highways and of a road/rail grade separation at the CN Rail main line, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced.
Delta expansion project on track: VPA August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Port authority is quickly making progress on its $400 million initiative to expand existing container operations at the Deltaport container terminal at Roberts Bank, in Delta, B.C.
Ryder closes Pollock NationaLease deal August 1, 2014 STRATHROY, Ont. -- Ryder System has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Canada-based Pollock NationaLease.
MTA opposes steep fines for bridge-hitting truckers August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's Department of Transportation is making good on a promise to hammer truckers with steep fines if they ignore signs restricting them from traveling under low bridges and overpasses.
SIRIUS reaches 500K customer mark August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- SIRIUS Canada says it has signed up over 500,000 paying subscribers nationwide, adding more than 200,000 customers since February 2007.
Illinois blocks higher truck speed limits August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Legislation that would have increased the speed trucks can travel by another 10 mph on rural highways was defeated this week in the Illinois House.
Goodyear named International tire supplier August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said its commercial tires are now the primary spec available for all International Truck & Engines vehicles.
Oilfield boom propels growth for Kenworth dealer August 1, 2014 LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. -- A year after opening in Alberta, Kenworth Lloydminster celebrated its anniversary by cutting the ribbon on a new 43,000 sq ft dealership.