Jack Irving passes away; Ken Irving steps down August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- John E. Irving, a man described by former New Brunswick premier Richard Hatfield as a "gentleman with a gentle soul" -- and perhaps the only Canadian tycoon to ever get kidnapped -- died Wednesday at 78.
Women transport intern program expanded August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - A U.S. DOT internship program aimed at encouraging women to pursue careers in transportation will expand to 10 regions across the U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
New US freight bill ignores highways: ATA August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - America's umbrella trucking group is opposing new legislation that would set a national freight transportation policy.
Territory expands transportation funding August 1, 2014 YELLOWKNIFE -- The Northwest Territories has expanded a program aimed at helping NWT communities address their transportation needs.
Goods flowing through Montreal port again August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Things are getting back to normal again as the longshoremen's union approved a tentative agreement on Saturday to end a week-long labor standoff at the port.
ATRI updates online anti-idling reg list August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute has released an updated version of its listing of state and local idling regulations.
Arrow WARNed it violated federal law at closure August 1, 2014 TULSA, Okla. -- Owners of the Okalahoma trucking company that sent drivers out on the road just days before shutting their doors violated a federal law requiring employers to give workers 60 days notice prior to closing.
Fontaine named Navistar Diamond supplier August 1, 2014 TRUSSVILLE, Ala. - For the seventh straight year, Fontaine Fifth Wheel has been recognized as a Navistar Diamond Supplier.
CN, Vanport terminal sign service level agreement August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- CN and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. have signed a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA), which establishes specific performance targets at Port Metro Vancouver.
TransX drivers get a little love August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Nearly 900 drivers in TransX's fleet got a little recognition for their dedication to safety.
Here Comes the Sun: retired truckers show kids the sky August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. -- Two good guys who recently left the trucking industry have paired up back to teach a bunch of kids the wonders of astronomy.
Math wiz Grant-ed some financial help August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Thanks to her strong ability with numbers, Samantha Schmidt of New Liskeard, Ont. earned a little help for her university education from Ontario's trucking community.
Mullen’s finances under new watch August 1, 2014 OKOTOKS, Alta. -- The Mullen Group has appointed long-term employee P. Stephen Clark to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective Aug. 1.
Continental rotates personnel in commercial tire division August 1, 2014 FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire's Commercial Vehicle Tire Division will have a couple of familiar faces in new places.
BC adds summer sailings; amends fuel surcharge August 1, 2014 VICTORIA - BC Ferries has added two more sailings on its busiest routes through to Labour Day.