IN THE NEWS...

The Ontario Trucking Association has donated $4000 to Crime Stoppers to help with the search of the white Volvo involved in a fatal collision Tuesday that resulted in the death of an 11 year-old and seriously injured eight others.

In more positive news, the province of Nova Scotia has approved guidelines for the hauling of CNG.

And new border technology launched in Ontario aims to speed up crossings.

In blogs, Asssociate Editor Jason Rhyno takes a closer look at the BC Government Employees' Union's media campaign that has western truckers slighlty ticked off.

BLOG: How the BCGEU is Manipulating Data

The BCGEU campaign has taken data out of context and presented it to the public with only one conclusion: trucks are bad.

Addition to Fergus Truck Show Sure to Freak You Out

FERGUS, ON — Attention all zombies. Do NOT attend the Fergus Truck Show on Saturday, July 28.

TransCore's June Freight Index Second Best of 2012

TORONTO — Second quarter saw a 20 percent increase over the first quarter of 2012.

CNG Trucking Guidelines Approved: Nova Scotia

HALIFAX, NS — The province of Nova Scotia has approved all recommendations from an independent review of how compressed natural gas should be delivered in the Atlantic province.

New Brunswick Hwy Twinning Project Ahead of Schedule

BEDFORD, NS — Dexter Construction announced they will finish twinning the Route 1 Gateway highway in New Brunswik six months ahead of schedule.

Is Sleep Apnea Worse In Winter?

TORONTO, ON — Respiration problems associated with sleep apnea worsen during cold winter months, a new study suggests.

New Border Tech Helps Carriers Avoid Delays

FORT ERIE, ONTARIO — New technology will be installed at the Peace and Queenston-Lewiston Bridges to help make border crossing faster, announced Attorney General Robert Nicholson on behalf of Transportation Minister, Denis Lebel.

Second Bomb Threat Closes Detroit-Windsor Bridge

DETROIT — The Ambassador Bridge was shut down for the second time in a week due to a bomb threat. Bridge president suspects disgruntled Canadian border agents.

Defence Department Orders 2,000 New Truc..Wait. Never mind

OTTAWA — Defence department cancels order of 2,000 Navistar medium-duty due budgetary constraints.