Fatal trucker crash sparks calls to examine bridge August 1, 2014 CHILLIWACK, B.C. - The head of the B.C. Trucking Association says officials need to take a closer look at the Vedder Canal Bridge west of Chilliwack after a truck driver was killed.
Ridley Terminals on course for record year August 1, 2014 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. -- Coal may not be the most ideal thing to get in your Christmas stocking, but B.C.'s Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) couldn't have asked for a better present.
Truck order dip blamed on seasonal trends August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Orders for heavy-duty trucks in July receded from June's numbers, but the numbers are still well above last years.
East-coast dealer celebrates new digs with Pete ‘n’ greet August 1, 2014 This week marks the opening of Peterbilt Atlantic, here in Magnetic Hill land, a natural spot because the facility is actually bringing together several regional dealerships under one umbrella, Peterbilt Atlantic.
Flood damaged Trans-Canada ready for makeover August 1, 2014 MAPLE CREEK, Sask. -- Plans to rebuild a stretch of flood-damaged highway in Saskatchewan are in place and construction is expected to begin next month.
Shippers increasingly look to technology: Study August 1, 2014 HOLLAND, Mich. -- Transportation technology company LeanLogistics says a recent carrier survey shows there's an ongoing shift to more frequent procurement, coupled with a growing need for technology to offset hours.
OPP blitz caught some truckers by surprise August 1, 2014 ORILLIA, Ont. -- The number of trucks stopped during the OPP's annual blitz targeting commercial vehicles was down, but the number of charges handed out increased.
And the red ribbon goes to… August 1, 2014 CORNWALL, Ont. -- Wouldn't your rig(s) look great adorned with a little red ribbon that shows you have heart?
Truck order increase spurs Volvo to rehire workers August 1, 2014 DUBLIN, Va. -- Volvo Truck North America will be recalling 270 former workers to its New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Va., following a boost in orders, says spokesman John Mies.
Halloween marked for bridge project completion August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN - Construction on the Saint John Harbour Bridge is expected to be completed on schedule, authorities say.
Harper Power Prods, Webasto sign exclusive deal August 1, 2014 TORONTO - The Harper Group says it has struck a deal with Webasto to be the master distributor for Ontario, representing Webasto products to all on highway, off-highway and industrial market sectors.
C-TPAT carrier conference deadline nearing August 1, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Registration for next week's Northern Border Highway Carrier Conference is still open, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Industry pulls together for one Dan-dy of a day August 1, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. -- Friends, family and representatives of the trucking industry got together on Aug. 21 for a special fundraiser referred to as "Dan Day" - in support of Dan Blakely.
BCTA seeks pieces of history for trucking book August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- The trucking industry has changed significantly in the past 10 years, but the changes are even more mind boggling if you look back 100 years and the B.C. Trucking Association is looking to capture that history.
MTI keeps sending new truck drivers down the mountain August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Mountain Transport Institute of Castlegar, B.C. says that it is about to graduate its 100th consecutive class of Earning Your Wheels students.