Shaw takes tracking show on the road August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- New technology is being touted as the great equalizer in helping carriers stay on top of an ever-increasingly expensive economic landscape, especially when it comes to fuel.
New DOT rule makes cheating on drug testing harder August 1, 2014 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced today a new rule that will make it more difficult for transportation workers to cheat on their required drug tests by requiring drug testing labs to analyze every test for tampering.
Potash plans please ports August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Canpotex Ltd. - the Saskatchewan potash export agency - is set to nearly double potash shipments through two West Coast Canadian ports.
Drivers forced to hang up in California, Washington August 1, 2014 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Americans may be celebrating their independence this week, but drivers in two more U.S. states will have less freedom to talk on the phone while sitting behind the wheel.
Outstanding driver achievement honored in Manitoba August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's most prestigious driver trucker awards were presented recently, including the province's Driver of the Year honor.
Prairie highway twinning nearing completion August 1, 2014 SASKATOON -- Work is well underway on a $30 million investment to twin 35 kilometres of Highway 11 between Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
Province throws ferry service $4.4M lifeline August 1, 2014 YARMOUTH, N.S. -- The Nova Scotia government has agreed to kick in $4.4 million for a ferry sailing between Yarmouth and Maine.
Flying J adds set of western locations August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Flying J has added eight dealership locations, including several in western Canada, and a fuel stop with commercial diesel lanes to its fuel network.
Navistar reslisted on NYSE August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Navistar International Corp. has filed first and second quarter 2008 financials with the Securities and Exchange Commission, paving the way for its relisting on the New York Stock Exchange.
Drivers should expect nightly delays on T.O.’s 427 August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The northbound express lanes, ten bridges and retaining walls on Highway 427 will be repaired this summer.
Volvo, governments extend hybrid research grant August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Volvo's commercial vehicle group has announced the U.S. Department of Energy and the government of Sweden have extended a cooperative agreement with the truckmaker on the development of alternative drivelines.
NB launches moose awareness campaign for drivers August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, N.B. -- The government of New Brunswick is launching an awareness campaign to cut down on the number of collisions with moose on provincial roadways.
Rig thefts caught on the Web August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Having a bad day? This'll make you feel better. Or, rather, worse.
Yellow names new transport unit boss August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- LTL giant YRC Worldwide has named Phil Gaines president of its Yellow Transportation unit, and Ken Bowman senior vice president of finance.
Not that there’s anything wrong with log cooking August 1, 2014 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND -- If you get driver applications from anyone claiming to have bus experience earned with UK North and British GM Buses Enterprises Ltd., proceed with caution.