Oil hits another record, skims $120 mark August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- The world price of a barrel of crude oil prices hit an all-time record this morning, reaching $119.93 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the Associated Press reported.
New president steps in for the AMTA August 1, 2014 BANFF, Alta. -- Greg Sokil of Sokil Express Lines stepped in as the new president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association following the annual general meeting in Banff, Alta.
FedEx marks green milestone August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx says its North American hybrid-electric truck fleet has reached a milestone: more than two million miles of revenue service.
OPP flashes warning over passing emergency vehicle rule August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is reminding road users and truckers to move to the left lane when lights from emergency vehicles are flashing on the side of the road
New York Thruway hikes tolls twice August 1, 2014 ALBANY, N.Y. -- Some state lawmakers say a recent decision to increase tolls on the New York Thruway by 10 percent in the next two years is nothing but a thinly disguised tax hike.
Horton taps new aftermarket director August 1, 2014 ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Tom Hujik has been appointed director, aftermarket/field sales for Horton North Ameri
No wonder it’s called the show-me state August 1, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Politicians in the state of Missouri are thinking about introducing truck-only lanes on I-70 on the stretch between St. Louis and KC.
Purolator, union avoid strike August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Nearly 10,000 Purolator workers, including 3,500 drivers and owner-operators remain on the job today after the company reached a tentative agreement for a contract renewal with Teamsters Cana
CTA promotes cross-border safety regs survey August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is asking carriers to complete a brief web-based survey to identify major issues faced by truckers in complying with U.S. federal safety regulatio
Feds kick in cash for new Marine Atlantic boat August 1, 2014 NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- Marine Atlantic is adding more capacity on its North Sydney- Port aux Basques sailing now that Ottawa has agreed to pitch in $101 million to lease a new ferry.
Harper Power expands to Niagara August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Harper Power Products' brand new facility in Niagara Falls, Ont. will be fully equipped for trucks, coaches, and buses, says company President John Cosgrove.
New Brunswick flood alert August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON -- The first thing you heard about on CBC this morning was that the St. John River in New Brunswick has flooded its banks, and the first thing that you thought about was that truck you have coming in from Dartmouth.
RCMP preach awareness for combating cargo theft August 1, 2014 BANFF, Alta. -- Cargo theft from commercial trucks is a billion dollar business in North America; and that's just the incidents that get reported.
Mullen drops off in first quarter but increases capital budget August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Mullen Group Income Fund reported decreased revenue in the first quarter of 2008, but added to the capital expenditure budget to allow for internal growth.
Michelin gets some Love across the U.S. August 1, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Love's Travel Stops will feature Michelin truck tires and related products and will begin expanding the services offered at many of their locations to include tire and emergency road service.