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Carrier optimism may be peaking
(July 30, 2010) -- TORONTO -- A record number of Ontario carriers are optimistic about prospects for the trucking industry, but it’s only a slight uptick from the second ...more
Continental rotates personnel in commercial tire division
(July 30, 2010) -- FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire’s Commercial Vehicle Tire Division will have a couple of familiar faces in new places. ...more
“Relative stability” is the best you can hope for: Bedard
(July 30, 2010) -- MONTREAL -- If the word of the boss at Canada’s biggest carrier is anything to go by, you can expect to see some improvements in the industry later th ...more
Three strikes and you’re out for big talkers
(July 30, 2010) -- TRENTON, N.J. -- A Garden State senator introduced measures that could make New Jersey’s distracted driving law one of the strictest. ...more
TransX drivers get a little love
(July 30, 2010) -- WINNIPEG -- Nearly 900 drivers in TransX’s fleet got a little recognition for their dedication to safety. ...more
Vancouver port clears the air
(July 30, 2010) -- VANCOUVER -- It’s not an easy task lowering air emissions when you’re dealing with three different modes of transportation, but Port Metro Vancouver h ...more
Global trade poised for growth
(July 30, 2010) -- OTTAWA -- Growth in world trade by all modes of transportation in the next two years will quickly make up for the losses of last year according to the ...more
Containers still not clearing at Montreal port
(July 29, 2010) -- MONTREAL – Thousands of containers remain piled up at the Port of Montreal nearly a week after the lockout of 800 longshoreman ended. ...more
Survey indicates solid trailer orders through '10
(July 29, 2010) -- COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Half of the fleets responding to a recent survey say they plan to place orders for trailers before the end of 2010. ...more
CN, Vanport terminal sign service level agreement
(July 29, 2010) -- VANCOUVER -- CN and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. have signed a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA), which establishes specific performance target ...more
ATRI updates online anti-idling reg list
(July 29, 2010) -- ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute has released an updated version of its listing of state and local idling regulations. ...more
CARB could ease reefer rules for '03 model trucks
(July 29, 2010) -- SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board is considering easing emission standards for model-year 2003 transport refrigeration units, set to ta ...more
Look on the bright side. Just try not to drive there
(July 29, 2010) -- ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Drivers have to take greater precautions against skin cancer because new research has shown that there may be a link between sitting ...more
BC driver training pilot delayed
(July 28, 2010) -- LANGLEY, B.C. -- A specialized truck driver training program planned to launch in B.C. back in April was put on hold, but the province’s trucking asso ...more
Ambassador clears one of many hurdles for twin span
(July 28, 2010) -- OTTAWA – The private Ambassador Bridge has been given the nod by Canada Border Services Agency to move ahead with its application to build a twin span ...more
Truck tonnage slip points to yielding economy?
(July 28, 2010) -- ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell slightly, by 1.4 percent in June fr ...more
Hankook performing well in Canada, abroad
(July 28, 2010) -- BRAMPTON, Ont. – Despite the rising cost of raw materials for the rubber industry, Hankook Tire says its second quarter global sales reached CND $1.2 ...more
Fontaine named Navistar Diamond supplier
(July 28, 2010) -- TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – For the seventh straight year, Fontaine Fifth Wheel has been recognized as a Navistar Diamond Supplier. ...more
Imaging is everything for Alberta inspections
(July 27, 2010) -- EDMONTON -- Alberta’s use of thermal imaging technology to detect defective components on commercial vehicles has earned a prestigious national award. ...more
CTHRC plans for future challenges
(July 27, 2010) -- OTTAWA -- It’s hard to drive out of a recession if there’s nobody at the wheel of your trucks and the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council is tak ...more
Ruthless truckers heading your way
(July 27, 2010) -- DALLAS, Tex. – How’s this for customer service? Told a load will take 22 hours to deliver, the Ruthless Trucking company promises to get it there in s ...more
Cargo thefts on an upslope in 2010
(July 27, 2010) -- AUSTIN, Tex. -- FreightWatch International reports that cargo theft increased 5 percent in the first half of 2010 over the same period of 2009. ...more
New US freight bill ignores highways: ATA
(July 27, 2010) -- WASHINGTON – America’s umbrella trucking group is opposing new legislation that would set a national freight transportation policy. ...more
Women transport intern program expanded
(July 27, 2010) -- 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. Tr ...more
Hino lining up new medium duty models
(July 26, 2010) -- MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada will release its newly re-designed 2011 medium duty truck line up in several weeks. ...more
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