And you can park it where? August 1, 2014 TARCUTTA, Australia -- The continent that gives us the platypus, the koala and Crocodile Dundee does it again. One of the most important crossroads in all of Australia might soon be home to the biggest truck in the world.
CP mechanics’ union agrees to labor pact August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- CP Rail and the union representing mechanical services employees have reached a tentative three year contract settlement.
Bridgestone hikes rubber price 8 points August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire has announced price increases of up to 8 percent on the company's Bridgestone and Firestone brand tire lines, as well as all associate brand tires.
Country artist goes to bat for truckers August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Country music star Charlie Daniels and National Bankers Trust are partnering to promote fair financial practices in the trucking industry.
Gov’ts to restore St. Lawrence, Atlantic Railroad August 1, 2014 SHERBROOKE, Que. -- Canada and Quebec have signed an agreement in support of the project to restore the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad (SL&A) and the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railroad (MMA), evaluated at more than $22.8 million.
OEM honors Atlantic dealer with warranty claims award August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Universal Truck and Trailer (UTT), the largest Freightliner, Western Star and Sterling dealer in Atlantic Canada, has been awarded "Gold" Status by Freightliner for excellence in processing warranty claims.
ArvinMeritor appoints VP-corporate secretary August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich., -- ArvinMeritor named Barbara Novak as vice president and corporate secretary, effective immediately.
Clarke names CFO August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Clarke Inc. -- a diversified company with extensive holdings in trucking -- has appointed Blair Cook Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2008.
BCTA offers pre-employment criminal record checks August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association announced a new member program through BackCheck with a special discounted member rate for quick, convenient pre-employment criminal background checks.
HD Aftermarket Week resoundingly successful: Organizers August 1, 2014 ORLAND PARK, Ill. -- Nearly 1,800 heavy-duty aftermarket executives and professionals attended Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week '08 (HDAW) in late January at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
To Flash or Not to Flash? August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Are motorists allowed to flash their high beams at oncoming cars to warn other drivers of speed traps ahead? The act is an unwritten code, but there's been some debate lately in Canada whether it's legal.
Volvo plant workers hit the bricks August 1, 2014 DUBLIN, Va. -- About 2,600 Volvo Trucks North America workers worked off the job at the truckmaker's New River Valley truck assembly plant in Virginia.
OPP cracks down on unsafe truckers August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Provincial Police has informed the Ontario Trucking Association it will begin targeting truckers that are driving too fast for conditions, "especially in inclement weather."
NAFTA highway trade surges late ’07 August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Trade via trucks, trains and pipelines between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners rose significantly
Moncton airport to take off with air cargo transshipment program August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - Transport Canada has given the green light to the Greater Moncton International Airport to participate in the international air cargo transshipment program.