Economy

Tico scores ferry terminal tractor sale

TORONTO -- It's only been in the Canadian game a couple of years but Tico of Canada Intermodal Equipment has just scored a major coup with what it calls "the largest single purchase of terminal tractors in Canada," to BC Ferries.

TransCore offering protects against freight fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore has introduced Credit Patrol, a credit monitoring service designed specifically for freight brokers and carriers.

Buffett bets $34B on rail renaissance

NEW YORK -- Renowned billionaire Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway purchased the remaining shares of railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe this week -- an indication that one the world's most shrewd investors has faith that a major freight rebound is not far off.

Truckers to cross pickets if tested by DriveTest managers

TORONTO -- DriveTest workers have decided they won't be going back to work anytime soon, but managers say they'll start administering some tests for commercial vehicle drivers as early as tomorrow.

Vancouver transportation faces future changes

VANCOUVER -- Changes are in store for Metro Vancouver's regional transportation authority with the departure of its president and a recent government review.

New iPhone black box app documents HOS

WASHOUGAL, Wash. -- A new iPhone application helps keep truck drivers' document hours-of-service records, among other industry-related activities

Truckstops go live with Wi-Fi

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- All Petro Stopping Center locations are now equipped to provide high-speed wireless services, as the company recently joined the Interstate Speedzone wireless internet network.

Trailer renter goes coastal

HALIFAX -- Provincial Trailer Rentals (PTR) is opening a new business center in Halifax and partnering with a local container specialist to boost its intermodal market position.

Wait long at open DriveTests; Schools supposedly giving off-site exams

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Few truck drivers are walking away from DriveTest centers with renewed licences even after supervisors opened six locations across the province.

TST banks on OTA Education Foundation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express is the latest carrier to announce a scholarship in conjunction with the OTA Education Foundation.

Bradley wraps up the year and looks to 2010

TORONTO -- This past year has been a tough year for most in the Ontario trucking industry.

A new loo in the Soo for you

SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. -- Some headlines just write themselves.Truckers headed along the Trans-Canada through the Soo will have a place to get serviced, fed, washed and rested

Ferro begins first day as FMCSA boss

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's fourth administrator begins her duties today after being sworn in on Friday.

Federal auditor predicts troubled waters for Marine Atlantic

DIEPPE, N.B. -- A recent report released by Federal Auditor Sheila Fraser warns that Marine Atlantic is unsustainable in its current state.

Arrow expands Volvo-Mack wholesale biz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Arrow Truck Sales says it will be concentrating efforts into building more Volvo-Mack Premium Used Truck Dealers' wholesale and retail business in preparation for the eventual economic upturn.