Brampton Trucker Says He Smuggled Cocaine into NY
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithBUFFALO, NY – The owner of an Ontario-based trucking company has pleaded guilty to smuggling thousands of pounds of cocaine across the border into western New York in his trucks.
7 Reasons Why Bédard Made His Biggest Deal Ever
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithMONTREAL- Canadian trucking giant TransForce has struck a deal to buy Contrans for $495 million in cash plus $85 million of debt, for a total of $580 million, or to use the words of TransForce CEO, Alain Bédard, “the most expensive and largest deal in my life.”
Tax May Cause Canadian Trucks to Be Turned Around at Border
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithNEW YORK, NY – U.S. officials are stepping up enforcement on Canadian carriers regarding payment of the federal heavy duty vehicle use tax (HVUT), which may result in some trucks being turned around at the border.
Volume of Goods Trucked to Canada Skyrockets
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO, ON – There were more goods transported by truck in January 2014 than in any other January recorded by the TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index.
Truck Volumes Reached New Highs in December
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithTORONTO, ON – This past December, truckers were busier than usual, hauling 29 percent more than they were the same time last year, according to a report.
Penske Joins CargoNet To Combat Cargo Crime
August 1, 2014 by Martin SmithREADING, PA-Penske Logistics has teamed up with CargoNet, a cargo theft prevention and recovery service, to improve its freight security methods for customers on the receiving end of its supply chain.
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.