P3s a viable solution for infrastructure woes: study August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be a cost-effective tool for building and managing transportation infrastructure, but governments must be selective in deciding which projects are best developed
CPx inducted into EPA’s ‘green’ club August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. - Long-haul trucking firm Coastal Pacific Xpress says it has been accepted into the U.S. SmartWay Transport Partnership program as a result of its continuous efforts to increase the energy efficiency of its fleet.
Dept of Justice backs ATA in LA Port challenge August 1, 2014 LOS ANGELES -- The U.S. Department of Justice yesterday took the unusual step of filing an amicus brief in support of the American Trucking Associations' challenge to the Ports of Los Angeles
Plans for new Atlantic container port gets green light August 1, 2014 MULGRAVE, N.S. -- Approval has been given to a company that wants to build a new $300-million deepwater container terminal on the Strait of Canso.
Kinedyne Canada announces three new hires August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Kinedyne Canada, has announced that Dorothy Creighton, formerly the marketing coordinator of Steadymate, a premium line of tie downs for the recreational vehicle market, has been promoted to product manager of Steadymate.
Tolls out in BC, vehicle tax in — maybe August 1, 2014 VICTORIA -- Already grappling with a new "carbon tax" on diesel fuel, B.C. truckers and motorists may soon have to fork over more for vehicle registrations.
NJ says independent shops have ‘right to repair’ August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey has passed the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, which ensures that independent repair shops will have the same access to service information, tools and software that vehicle manufacturers make available
ATA freight tonnage numbers fall again August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.9 percent in September, marking the third consecutive month-to-month drop.
NS ponders new truck corridor to port August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is calling for proposals from firms interested in studying the addition of a new trucking route along the rail corridor in peninsular Halifax.
More Barrie roads off limits to trucks? August 1, 2014 BARRIE, Ont. -- A proposal to expand the list of roads in Barrie, Ont. where trucks are not allowed has been sent back to the city's community services committee for review.
P.E.I. my eye! August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - If one of your dispatchers gets the nod from a broker for a load to be carried by PEI Logistics, call the cops. Seriously.
The Soo designates new city truck route August 1, 2014 SAULT Ste. MARIE, Ont. -- This northern Ontario city recently unveiled a new truck route perimeter that restricts commercial trucks from the city's downtown core.
Bendix honors Canadian distributors August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is honoring achievement in its Premier Distributor Program, a channel partner program that rewards North American distributors.
Harper to tap new federal transport minister August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The revolving door at Transport Canada continues to turn as Prime Minister Stephen Harper is reportedly about to promote Lawrence Cannon and bring in Environment Minister John Baird to take over at Transport.
STA recognizes trucking elite August 1, 2014 REGINA -- At the Saskatchewan Trucking Association's annual conference in mid-October, a handful of deserving individuals were honored for their contributions to the industry.