BREAKING NEWS: TransForce TransFormed August 1, 2014 Canada's largest for-hire carrier announced today it's converting from an income trust to a corporation. But at the same time, Transforce's President and CEO Alain Bedard said the company remains in shopping mode, with about $100 million in hand.
CTA urges definitive federal statement on fuel-tax relief August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (April 6, 2000) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says it welcomes recent statements in the House of Commons from federal finance minister Paul Martin that the federal gover
Globalization Buzz August 1, 2014 Don't blame the CAW for Navistar's flight to Mexico. It's just the way of the world.
Nowhere to Go But Up: Celadon chief to Truck World group August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- When Steve Russell was a teenager growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., he saw an Audi Murphy movie called "To Hell and Back."
Nova Scotia lifts spring weight restrictions in Halifax, Hants counties August 1, 2014 HALIFAX (April 17, 2000) -- The Nova Scotia Dept. of Transportation lifted spring weight restrictions in Halifax and Hants counties last week. Spring weight restrictions are de
Manac resumes parts distribution August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- In order to better meet customer needs, Manac has resumed the distribution of genuine parts at its service centers in Boucherville and Mississauga as well as at its parts counter in St. Nicolas, near Quebec City.
BNSF, Norfolk Southern to commence coast-to-coast intermodal service August 1, 2014 FT. WORTH, Texas (May 15, 2000) -- The two predominant railways in the United States will provide non-stop, five-day transcontinental intermodal service between the West Coast, Sou
Enlightened Borrowing August 1, 2014 How to read between the lines of fine print on your next truck lease or purchase contract
Queen’s Park to dangle green carrot August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Ontario truckers might be in for some government largesse come this summer, if, that is, they prove to Queen's Park that they're making their fleets greener.
Deal reached on controversial U.S. border-crossing law August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2000) -- Two U.S. lawmakers who opposed one another on a controversial law that would have created massive bottlenecks at border crossings have reached an
Hino names new president and CEO August 1, 2014 TOKYO -- Medium Duty vehicle maker Hino Trucks has made Sumio Fukaya President and CEO. He succeeds Hiroji Kurayama who had held that position since 2005.
Mack to expand engine lineup beyond truck applications August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (June 19, 2000) -- Mack Trucks Inc. plans to adapt its E7 and E9 on-highway engines for marine, agricultural, power generation, and other diesel engine applicati