Economy

More Health Benefits for Trucking Association Members

Dieppe, NB - Members of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) get more health benefits and insurance options through the association.

Unacceptable for Vancouver Truckers to Strike, Harper Says

VANCOUVER, BC - Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that the strike at Port Metro Vancouver, orchestrated by about 1,400 container truckers, is unacceptable.

Manitoba’s Flood Expert Predicts Almost No Floods!

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new flood forecaster released his official spring outlook and predicted almost no floods for 2014.

Vancouver Truckers’ Strike Hits Businesses

VANCOUVER - Port Metro Vancouver's customers are starting to feel the pinch of the ongoing strike by over 1,000 container truckers demanding better wages and shorter wait times at terminals.

Protest Against BC Ferries Planned for Tuesday

VICTORIA, BC - British Columbians plan to meet and protest on the lawn of the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, March 11. Their message? Stop the cuts, lower the fares and put BC Ferries back into the Highway system.

Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls 7,800 Trucks

SWEDESBORO, NJ - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling 7,819 trucks, model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 because of transmission issues.

US Firm Buys Montreal Trucking Company Dicom

MONTREAL, QC - Illinois-based private equity investment firm Wind Point Partners bought a majority stake in Montreal-based trucking company Dicom Transportation Group.

Mack Trucks Adopts Modern Bulldog Logo

LAS VEGAS, NV - The leaders of Mack Trucks made a bold move at the 2014 ConExpo-Con/Agg event in Las Vegas Tuesday night when they unveiled their new logo, which reflects the company's evolution over the years.

Unionized Port Truckers Join Vancouver Strike

LANGLEY, BC - Unionized container truck drivers at Port Metro voted on Saturday to join a strike by their non-unionized colleagues, who walked off the job earlier last week.

Strike One: Truckers Reject Vancouver Port Deal

VANCOUVER, BC - Unionized truck drivers are walking the picket line at Port Metro Vancouver this Monday after Unifor members voted overwhelmingly to reject a deal made late last week.

NWT Trucking Company Mad Over Winter Road Limits

NORMAN WELLS, NWT - Starting bright and early Monday morning, trucks will no longer be allowed to drive on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road during the day.

My Friend Bob: A Personal Tribute

Cambridge, ON - Bob Magloughlen died yesterday afternoon. He was one of the good guys, as many have called him in the e-mail trail that started forming since some of us learned the awful news Thursday evening. It appears to have been a heart attack that felled him, during a meeting at Challenger Motor Freight.

FedEx Freight Raises Rates

MEMPHIS, TN - FedEx Freight will increase shipping rates by about 3.9 percent, effective March 31.

Westcan Bulk Transport Turns 50

EDMONTON, AB - Westcan Bulk Transport, one of Western Canada's largest haulers of liquid and dry bulk commodities, is celebrating 50 years in the transportation industry.

February Truck Orders Looking Healthy

COLUMBUS, IN - February's Class 8 truck orders were the fifth best since mid-2006, according to ACT Research, which publishes new and used commercial vehicle data and market analysis for vehicles Class 5 - 8.