CP Rail looks to the U.S. East for expansion August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Canadian Pacific Railway plans to expand service to New York City, Philadelphia, Detroit, Buffalo and much of New Jersey next year as it tries to build business in the
Constricting strap wrench August 1, 2014 The Boa Constrictor strap wrench from Accent Home/Apex Sales Group uses a nitrol/neoprene strap with 4250-foot pounds of torque efficiency. Considered to be virtually indestructibl
Province nixes truck-train container corridor August 1, 2014 HALIFAX, N.S. -- A much-hyped intermodal truck-train freight corridor into Halifax isn't going to happen.
Mond stock jumps on sale speculation August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Heavy trading of Mond Industries Inc. on the Toronto Stock Exchange has fueled speculation that the company will be sold. Through shortly after noon, shares
Peterson shines light on inventory August 1, 2014 (June 5, 2002) -- Peterson Manufacturing''s 2002 Master Catalog of safety lighting and accessory products for the automotive and heavy-duty truck markets has just been launched.
Transportation Sask budget offers record amount for construction spending August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The 2009-10 provincial budget from the Saskatchewan government boosts transportation spending to $630 million - the largest transportation budget in the province's history.
Oshkosh wins $49.2-million US military contract August 1, 2014 OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Truck Corp., known in the trucking business for its venerable yard tractors, has secured a $49.2-million US contract to build a tactical vehicle for the U.
Rostra offers aftermarket heating and support to seats August 1, 2014 Rostra Precision Controls has introduced the Comfort Heat and Lumbar Support systems which allows users to add the comfort of heated seats and lower back support to truck cabs.
Transportation Newest member to Marine Atlantic fleet sets sail August 1, 2014 PORT Aux BASQUE, Nfld. -- Marine Atlantic's massive new ferry is gearing up for its maiden voyage tonight.
Citing poor service during Winter 1996-97, the Canadian Wheat Board sues CP Rail for $45 million August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Dec. 24) -- Canadian Pacific Railway said it will "defend itself vigorously" against a $45-million lawsuit filed yesterday by the Canadian Wheat Board. The CWB, the wor
Arsenault updates Dossier32 August 1, 2014 Arsenault Associates has released version 3.3 of its Dossier32 fleet maintenance management software. The update adds features to automate daily fleet maintenance administrative fu
Transportation YRC integrates Reimer and Yellow brands August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. -- Reimer Express Lines, one of the largest LTL carriers in Canada, will now be known as YRC Reimer.
Meritor WABCO launches new hydraulic anti-lock system August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich., (Jan. 6) -- With the U.S. set to require anti-lock brakes on new trucks with hydraulic brakes, Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems announced a new generation of hydr
Peterbilt, Eaton offer extended transmission coverage August 1, 2014 Peterbilt and Eaton Corp. are providing free Eaton extended coverage on select transmissions for all new Peterbilt heavy-duty conventional models equipped with engines certified fo
Transportation Deadline closing on DTOPS refund requests August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it will continue to accept requests for a refund for Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System fees via electronic transmission or U.S. Mail only through May 1, 2009.