CN signs another pact to keep EJ&E rail deal on track August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Canadian National is one step closer to getting final approval for its acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E).
It’s twins! Trans-Canada finally doubled up across Sask August 1, 2014 MOOSOMIN, Sask. -- It's been nearly 50 years in the making, but Saskatchewan has finally completed its twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Dana makes exec appointments August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Dana Corp. has announced the appointment of three new executive positions within the company's commercial truck and off-highway groups.
Pass the Chicken: Poultry a road hazard? August 1, 2014 BALTIMORE, Md. -- Apparently, it's not diesel exhaust exposure you should worry about when pacing behind another tractor-trailer. Instead, you might want to roll up the windows and hold your breath if you're ever trailing a live chicken hauler.
Marine Atlantic clearing commercial cargo backlog August 1, 2014 CORNER BROOK -- Marine Atlantic is just about done wading through the backlog of commercial trailer traffic that has been piling up on its dock for the past two weeks.
FedEx bumps rates August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL will implement 5.7 percent general rate increases effective Jan. 5, 2009 for its North American routes.
’07 engines to last longer? August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- No, we don't mean by the headline above that the engines of our present emissions standard are more durable than others, (though that would be welcome news to many cash-strapped truck operators).
300,000 Pete truck rolls off the line August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt Motors is celebrating a significant milestone at the company's Denton manufacturing facility with the completion of its 300,000th production truck.
Kenworth hooks Toronto food bank with hybrid August 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Kenworth Truck delivered a new T270 diesel-electric hybrid truck to Food for Life Canada during a special ceremony yesterday in Burlington, Ont.
Marine Atlantic pressured by MP to drop surcharge August 1, 2014 NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- Truckers waiting for Marine Atlantic to drop its fuel surcharge to be more in line with today's lower prices have a new ally.
Regina Kenworth dealer moves into new digs August 1, 2014 REGINA -- Long-time Kenworth dealer Custom Truck Sales Regina has moved its headquarters into a new full-service facility in the city.
New Marine Atlantic boat a good start, but more renewal needed: APTA August 1, 2014 NORTH SYDNEY, NS -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association hoping the newest Marine Atlantic vessel is the start of the complete replacement process for the entire ferry's fleet.
Fredericton diverts trucks away from city August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, N.B. -- City councilors in Fredericton want to delete the current truck route designation.
Purolator launches expedited service to mid-Atlantic Canada August 1, 2014 JERICHO, N.Y. -- Mid-Atlantic businesses have a new option this holiday shipping season, as Purolator USA introduced new direct-to-Canada outbound service.
Nearly 500 workers cut from Navistar Chatham plant August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. -- Navistar International has determined it will layoff 479 workers from its Chatham, Ont. plant, effective Jan. 31, 2009.