International Bridges and Tunnels Act receives Royal Assent February 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Federal Government has announced that the International Bridges and Tunnels Act, formerly known...
Parts manufacturer names new president preview image Parts manufacturer names new president February 2, 2007 CULLMAN, Ala. Webb Wheel Products has named Pedro Ferro as its new president. He comes to Webb Wheel from Arvin M...
Volvo reaches record truck sales in 2006 February 2, 2007 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America sold a record number of trucks in 2006 and increased its market shar...
TTA to whet members’ appetites with “better business” luncheon February 2, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Trucking Association will be hosting a luncheon presentation, 6 Steps to a Better Bus...
New contest to award $50,000 truck makeover to Canadian O/O February 2, 2007 OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Castrol is launching its latest contest, the Big Rig Overhaul, which will award one lucky Canadia...
COMPETITION WATCH: CN to invest C$12 million in major capacity improvements at Toronto-area intermodal terminal February 2, 2007 TORONTO, Ont.-- CN has announced a C$12-million program to increase the container-handling capacity of its Brampton...
NAL PATH opens new drivers lounge at TA Truck Stop February 2, 2007 WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- NAL PATH Insurance Brokers are opening a drivers lounge at the TA Truck Stop (Exit 230, Hwy. 40...
COMPETITION WATCH: Start of year will be slow, according to YRC Worldwide February 2, 2007 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) -- Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide Inc. expects the sagging freight volumes that...
Canadian road fatalities increase in 2005 February 2, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The number of fatalities on Canadian roads jumped 7% between 2004 and 2005, according to the latest...
Caterpillar exec addresses industry group February 2, 2007 LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Rather than focusing on vertigal integration, truck makers should adopt a philosophy of virtual...
US port security credentials ready to go February 1, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The final rules for the US Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will take eff...
Bridge authority appoints new board member February 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority announced the appointment of Anthony Annunziata t...
COMPETITION WATCH: PMTC accepting entries for its 2007 awards competitions February 1, 2007 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is now accepting entries for each of ...
Anti-replacement worker bill would upset labour relations balance: CTA February 1, 2007 OTTAWA, Ont. -- In an appearance before the Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and t...
New 407ETR rewards program not intended for heavy-duty users February 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. -- The 407ETR toll highway rolled out its rewards program for frequent travellers today, but it appea...
