Halifax Port announces strategy to improve efficiencies August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- With marine ports in fierce competition for rising shipping volumes, key players at the Port of Halifax are taking steps to ensure their productivity and efficiency.
DTNA boasts 10,000 new SCR truck orders August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America said it has reached 10,000 new orders for vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology, which are required to meet 2010 EPA emissions rules.
’10 will be a strong year for railway, execs predict August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- CN Rail says its first quarter was buoyed by the auto industry's ongoing recovery, an uptick in industrial production, and strong commodities demand.
Trucking industry lobbies for rail improvements August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- At the end of a federal government review of Canada's rail freight service, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is hoping the two industries can work together more efficiently.
MitFuso names top Canadian dealer August 1, 2014 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Sunny Kwong of Concord, Ont. was named Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America's Canadian Salesperson of the Year. And his business, Kwong's Truck Service, was named Canadian Dealer of the Year for 2009.
Challenger goes long on trailer orders August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- The Challenger Group recently received 300 LCV-equipped trailers and the converter dollies to connect them.
Bendix honors Platinum distributors August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio - Six Canadian companies were recognized by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for outstanding achievement in its Premier Distributor Program.
Alberta RCMP looking for trucker to close case August 1, 2014 VALLEYVIEW, Alta. -- The Valleyview RCMP are looking for help trying to find a trucker who may have been part of a collision back in November 2009.
Garden State may force drivers to go in the woods August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. -- The state of New Jersey, in an effort to save $270,000, might close down the washroom facilities at two rest areas on I-80 at the Pennsylvania border and on I-295 at the Delaware border.
Vancouver port highlights rail importance for panel August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Port Metro Vancouver stressed the importance of rail service to the success of Canada's Asia Pacific Gateway as the federal government continues to review freight service.
CVSA, Euro inspection group pledge to share info August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee to exchange information
USDOT targets hazmat haulers August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) is cracking down on between 20,000 and 30,000 carriers who supposedly received hazmat special permits over the past decade but somehow avoided inspection.
Sask fleet management provider inks global ventures August 1, 2014 SASKATOON -- QA Technologies, a family owned telematics firm in Saskatchewan, has reached strategic partnerships with two American companies and a major international partner based in Europe.
AMTA recognizes industry leaders August 1, 2014 BANFF, Alta. -- Twenty years to the day after Richard Warnock signed on with a little six-truck operation known as Westfreight Systems, he was being honoured for his dedication to the province's trucking industry.
Walmart honors bridge owner’s truck fleet August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Ambassador Bridge owner and trucking mogul Matty Moroun may not be liked by many in Detroit and Windsor, but the world's largest retailer is glad to have him.