Salvation Army, Red Cross bring food to stranded truckers September 13, 2001 SARNIA, Ont. -- Truckers who were stranded along Hwy. 402 for up to 24 hours were visited by Salvation Army and Red...
Eastern truckers stranded in U.S. told to stay put September 13, 2001 SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Local trucking firms were trying to locate drivers and stopping shipments to the United States...
Terrorist attacks lead to increased border scrutiny September 12, 2001 WINDSOR, Ont. -- Trucks were forced to wait hours in line yesterday at border crossings while Customs agents on bot...
Impaired driving law upheld in Alta. (September 11, 2001) September 11, 2001 CALGARY, Alta. -- Albertans accused of drunk driving can be slapped with 90-day licence suspensions even if their c...
CPR makes pitch to move truck freight by rail at a cost of $2 billion September 5, 2001 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The federal government is considering a $2-billion proposal that would move freight off Hwy. 401 an...
OTA makes alternative fuel recommendations August 31, 2001 TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has met with the Select Committee on Alternative Fuel Sourc...
Leaders aiming to speed goods across border August 28, 2001 WESTBROOK, CT -- The leaders of border provinces and states say they are tired of seeing truckers sitting at a stan...
Increased logging traffic means increased public awareness August 27, 2001 GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. -- As the log harvesting season begins, more logging trucks are hitting the highway and a pub...
IntraUSA gives the industry a boost August 24, 2001 TUKWILA, Wash. -- As freight volumes continue to fluctuate, fleet managers are forced to deal with vehicles that si...
Potential retail sales tax refund August 23, 2001 WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has learned the province's many carriers may be eligible...
Truckers lead the way in green efforts August 23, 2001 OTTAWA, Ont. -- A new federal government report credits the trucking industry for leading the way among freight tra...
EPA considers slapping enviro-standards on Canuck trains August 23, 2001 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which regulates harmful emissions from all mode...
International recalls workers, boosts production August 22, 2001 CHATHAM, Ont. -- International Trucks has recalled 200 workers and plans to boost heavy-truck production in a move...
ICBC announces policy changes August 22, 2001 VICTORIA, B.C. -- The Insurance Corp. of B.C. (ICBC) is advising truckers to take notice of several recent policy c...
CTA makes pre-budget submission August 22, 2001 OTTAWA, Ont. -- Restoring the meal tax deduction to 80 from the current 50 per cent mark is one recommendation in t...