Bendix takes its message to Canada August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Representatives from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems are heading north of the border to educate commercial vehicle manufacturers and partners about the benefits of advanced vehicle safety technologies and the perils of supplying counterfeit parts.
US Customs takes ACE on western road show August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Three ACE "outreach" seminars for the trucking and trade communities will be making stops in Canada's prairie provinces this week.
Tolls, PPVs Only 10% of US transportation solution: Official August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Revenue from tolls and public-private ventures may account for 50 percent of new expressways built in the United States over the next 10 years,
Private truck group, safety association join forces August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada have embarked on a working relationship
OTA recognized by EPA August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association's campaign to "green" the trucking industry has gotten it noticed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Glasvan upgrades website, names new rep August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane, Ontario's full service trailer and shunt tractor dealer, has launched a new website, and with it, monthly news releases highlighting the organization, products, people and industry.
Today’s Trucking, highwaySTAR add western scribe to ranks August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Today's Trucking's award-winning editorial staff is pleased to announce the arrival of a new writer/editor.
Trimac acquires petroleum hauling business August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Trimac Transportation Services has completed the purchase of the petroleum hauling business and related assets of Stan Fergusson Fuels.
Rogers to offer nation-wide, cell-based live traffic info August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Rogers Wireless has teamed up with a leading traffic information company to bring drivers live, real-time traffic updates on their cell phones across Canada.
CTA warns HOS rules ‘unraveling’; calls for non-compliance penalties August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Frustrated with the lack of effort by western provinces to harmonize federal hours-of-service rules, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is urging Ottawa to withhold transport funding until they do.
Hwy. 402 cameras expected to reduce ‘nuisance’ calls August 1, 2014 SARNIA, Ont. -- Rather than calling the OPP to get a handle on Hwy. 402 traffic leading up to the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, Ont. police say drivers should go to the web instead.
Environmental tax breaks ease technology costs – in the U.S. August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations revealed the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed tax credit eligibility for buyers of Westport's liquefied natural gas (LNG) system for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks.
Trimac improves over 2006 third quarter August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Trimac Income Fund released the financial results of the fund and Trimac Transportation Services for the third quarter, with improved revenue results.
B.C.’s major routes benefit from joint funding August 1, 2014 GOLDEN -- Major highway routes connecting B.C. communities will receive improvements, as a result of joint funding from the federal and provincial governments.