Vanport strike fears waning; port toughens licensing rules August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. -- There's still no strike action from nearly 500 Vancouver port ship and dock foremen who have been poised to strike since New Year's Day.
MVSA looking for safe fleet nominees August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Motor Vehicle Safety Association (MVSA) has announced that nominations for the MVSA Safety to Motor Transport Award are now open and being accepted until April 24, 2009.
Top dog spots shadow of debt August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Unlike Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil, Bill Zollars didn't see his own shadow this week.
Can we build it? Yes we can, says CAW August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. -- Contrary to some claims, Navistar's heavy truck assembly plant in Chatham, Ont. can easily ramp up to build Canadian military vehicles, says the CAW's assistant to the president Robert Chernecki.
Day & Ross given coveted 50 Best Managed award August 1, 2014 HARTLAND, N.B. -- Atlantic for-hire carrier Day & Ross has been named to the prestigious list of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2008.
Potential for privatizing Maritime bridge August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN -- New Brusnwick Premier Shawn Graham is considering a deal with the federal government that would ultimately privatize the Harbour Bridge.
Armour settles in Atlantic Gateway with new logistics hub August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Armour Transportation Systems is staking out a piece of the Atlantic Gateway with the opening of a brand new $15-million privately logistics hub in Halifax.
Manitoba’s north is open for business August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Residents of Manitoba's north officially have access to the 2,200-km winter road system, which is opened to commercial trucks and other vehicles on Feb. 2.
B.C. gets its Mann August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- Instead of twinning the aging Port Mann Bridge, the B.C. government revealed its plans for a new, single, 10-lane span.
Log bunk widths increased on select BC runs August 1, 2014 WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. -- The B.C. Ministry of Transportation has approved extending the width of log bunks by a foot on some routes -- from eight feet, six inches to nine feet six.
Daimler taps top used truck sales exec August 1, 2014 FORT Mill, S.C. -- Daimler Trucks Remarketing has named former director of used truck sales Rich Simons as its new president. Simons has been with the company since 1998.
CN Rail on track through Mid America corridor August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- CN Rail and Norfolk Southern Corp. say both railways will create a shared "MidAmerica Corridor" between Chicago, St. Louis, Kentucky, and Mississippi.
Former Trailmobile boss named VP for Aurora Parts August 1, 2014 LEBANON, Ind. -- Aurora Parts & Service Network, one of the largest supplier of aftermarket trailer parts in North America, announced that former Trailmobile President Dennis Martineau has accepted the position of vice president of Aurora.
Operating steady for top carriers 3Q 08 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The top 97 for-hire carriers generated operating revenue of $2.6 billion and operating expenses of $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2008.
Ryder opens Montreal pre-owned truck facility August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- A brand new retail used vehicle facility in the Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. region west of Montreal has been opened by Ryder System Canada.