Court extends street racers’ sentence in trucker’s death August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- A 20-year-old who admitted to "murdering" a truck driver as a result of a deadly street race should have been sent to jail instead of receiving a conditional sentence, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled.
Replacement needed for damaged B.C. bridge August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- The damaged portion of a bridge spanning the Fraser River in B.C.'s Lower Mainland will need to be replaced, rather than rebuilt.
Fleet crosses into mobile warehouse territory August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Frito Lay Canada has replaced its Montreal cross-dock facility with what's called a Warehouse on Wheels System -- -- a truck based alternative to cross-docking, widely used for hub and spoke retail distribution.
BC bridge closure costing truckers millions August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- Some truckers are being delayed over 10 hours a leg due to the forced closure of the Pattullo Bridge in Vancouver's Lower Mainland, says the B.C. Trucking Association.
Spare part could open damaged B.C. bridge early August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- TransLink has found a replacement for the damaged section of the Pattullo Bridge, which could have the span reopened to traffic in two weeks.
Burned out B.C. bridge back in service August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- Monday morning traffic delays in B.C.'s Lower Mainland were back to normal thanks to round the clock work by construction crews on the Pattullo Bridge.
Cat announces massive job cuts August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill. -- Heavy-duty equipment maker Caterpillar says it's cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide as a result of weak demand in the construction industry.
Overweight trucks barred from N.B. bridge August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, N.B. -- Trucks will soon have to pass inspection to cross the Princess Margaret Bridge in New Brunswick.
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers taking on water as MA ferry delays persist August 1, 2014 NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- Take a number and wait. It's the Canadian way. And it's what truckers who use Marine Atlantic will be doing a lot more of.
Volvo lays off 650 at US truck plant August 1, 2014 DUBLIN, Va. -- Volvo Trucks North America has announced permanent layoffs of 650 workers at its truck assembly plant in Dublin, Va.
Vancouver more stable than other west coast ports August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Port Metro Vancouver says there are bright spots in coastal shipping trends despite weak worldwide demand.
CN writes last chapter of EJ&E acquisition August 1, 2014 CHICAGO, Ill -- It wasn't an easy deal to close, but CN Rails says that it has finally completed its acquisition of the principal lines of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E).
Truck traffic halted on Confederation Bridge August 1, 2014 CHARLOTTETOWN -- Truck and car travel between New Brunswick and PEI is shut down because of high winds in the region.
B.C. steps in to save Port Mann project August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Concerns about the viability of a highway construction project in B.C. have been averted after the B.C. government decided to pony up a third of the funds.
Eaton splitting businesses in two August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton announced that its businesses are being reorganized into two sectors -- electrical and industrial -- with a vice chairman and chief operating officer for each division, effective Feb. 1.