Economy

Some Ferry Reservations: Driver says Marine Atlantic problems not fixed

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- The launch of Marine Atlantic's commercial reservation system was supposed to improve service for truckers riding the east coast ferry, but at least one trucker says it's just hiding the problem.

Short-haul intermodal moves decline slightly

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Domestic intermodal equipment moving less than 1,000 miles accounted for 42 percent of total North American domestic equipment revenue moves, down 1 percent from the same period in 2009.

Regina dealer Mack’s top distributor

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Redhead Equipment of Regina, Sask. has been named Mack Trucks' 2009 North American Distributor of the Year.

Maxim Truck & Trailer wins biz award

WINNIPEG -- Maxim Truck & Trailer has been awarded the 2010 HSBC Bank Canada Business Award.

March truck orders promising; but market still soft

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- March Class 8 truck orders were up 28 percent from the same month a year-ago, but the market for sales is still weak, says ACT Research.

Truck musical running out of hours

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. -- As a girl growing up in the shadow of INCO's super stack in Copper Cliff, Ont., Leisa Way often found herself riding shotgun with her trucker dad Leo, who drove all across Canada from his home base in Northern Ontario.

NS firm Volvo’s dealer of the year

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mackay's Volvo Truck Centre of Truro, N.S. was named Volvo Trucks' Canadian Dealer of the Year for 2009.

Celadon named Walmart’s top carrier

INDIANAPOLIS -- Celadon Group was awarded by Walmart Stores its prestigious General Merchandise Diamond Carrier of the Year.

ATA says HOS rule works; but more flexibility required

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Despite what special interest groups and unions are claiming, the current hours-of-service framework in the U.S. is very safe, but more flexibility which allows drivers to choose their own rest periods would be nice, says the American Trucking Associations.

Ferry block bookings cancelling out reservation perks

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- As carriers using Marine Atlantic continue piling up reservation cancellations, the ferry service is considering extending the hours before a sailing where a cancellation results in a monetary fine.

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NB removes weight restrictions ahead of sched

FREDERICTON -- Spring weight restrictions for heavy trucks will be lifted from all New Brunswick highways at midnight Sunday, April 25.

Top apprentices service Manitoba rigs

WINNIPEG -- Last week, Manitoba recognized its top young apprentices, two of which are employed in the trucking industry.

Cost of trucking services up slightly

TORONTO -- Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6% in February, offsetting a similar decline in January.

MTA recognizes province’s top drivers

WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has revealed the final three winners of the MTA-Custom Truck Sales Industry Excellence Award for 2009.