Peace Bridge Re-Opened to Truck Traffic
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithFORT ERIE, ON – Peace Bridge authority confirmed that the bridge at Fort Erie – Buffalo re-opened to truck traffic on Wednesday at 5:30 a.m.
New Border Regs Edging Closer to Truck Carriers
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithOTTAWA, ON – The Canada Border Services Agency’s eManifest requirements under the Advanced Commercial Information program was pre-published last weekend in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
CTA Recommends 105 Speed Limit For All
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recommends that all provinces follow Ontario and Quebec’s lead in requiring a truck speed limit of no more than 105 kilometres an hour.
World’s Largest Convoy Gears Up For 2014 Runs
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithROCKY VIEW, AB – Each year in September, truckers gather to make the World’s Largest Truck Convoy a great one. And this year, the man who raised The Great One himself, Walter Gretzky, will be there.
Spot Market Freight Going Strong in November
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithAlthough there was less spot market freight available in November compared to October, the numbers were up from last year in the U.S. and Canada, according to DAT North American Freight Index.
2014 Budget for Infrastructure Spending
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithOTTAWA, ON – The federal government has reserved $53 billion for infrastructure spending, according to the 2014 Economic Action Plan, which Finance Minister Jim Flaherty released Tuesday.
NAFTA Trade Carried By Truck Increases
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTruck trade between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners, Canada and Mexico, rose by 5.4 percent in September than the same time last year, according to from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Construction Biz Growing, Looking for More Truck Drivers
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO- Canada’s construction industry has seen steady growth over the last several years, growth which will continue throughout 2014.
Correction: Manitoulin Purchased Vitran’s Canadian assets
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithManitoulin Transport purchased-pending regulatory approval-the Canadian division of Vitran, estimated to be about 10 percent of the Vitran total-so Mullen Transport definitely remains the second largest fleet in Canada.
More Goods Riding on the Back of Trucks
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO – February 2014 had the highest recorded year-over-year increase in volume of goods transported by truck – an increase of 60 percent, according to TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index.
Boat Tails Trailing Not Far Behind Canada’s Trucks
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 (CMVSS 223) published a regulation change that will allow for more “boat tail” designs to be used by trucking companies once the provincial regulations are updated.
Big, Bold Western Star More Than Just Great Looks
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithPORTLAND, OR- Getting folks on the web to agree on anything is nearly impossible, but that’s exactly how Western Star’s ‘Design Our Star’ show truck came into existence.
Border Crossing to Improve With New Canada/U.S. Plan
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithOTTAWA – Government officials from Canada and the United States announced a new joint border investment plan called Canada-United States Border Infrastructure Investment Plan (BIIP).
Hydro One To Approve Overheight Routes With Haste
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO, ON – Come March, Hydro One will speed up the approval process for overheight loads so truckers will have a service guarantee of three to four business days, according to the OTA.
NWT Trucking Company Mad Over Winter Road Limits
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithNORMAN 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.