New Ambassador processing center cuts secondary visits by 75%

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The new Advanced Border Processing Center in Detroit makes compliance with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandatory line release guidelines easier for the trucking community, says the Ambassador Bridge.

Citigroup launches trucking finance biz

TORONTO -- Citigroup's Commercial Business Group Capital says it's entering the transportation fleet financing business.

Spring flooding washing out Saskatchewan highways

REGINA -- Truckers and motorists traveling in Saskatchewan are being warned that potential flooding and above average moisture levels in much of the province may adversely impact area highways this spring.

Mack Financial launches in-house insurance

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Mack Financial Services has announced the addition of its new insurance agency, VFS Insurance Services. The agency offers customers and dealers greater support through an expanded insurance offering and dedicated insurance staff, the company says.

Steel yourself in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. -- If any of your trucks are heading through the Lake County district, you might want to tell them to take extra caution when they're finding a place to park.

Visa no longer accepted at Flying J facilities

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Truckers that fill up at Flying J Truckstops are being warned by the Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) that the franchise will no longer accept Visa debit or credit cards for diesel purchases as of tomorrow, Friday May 25.

Made-in-N.B. infrastructure project to be exported globally

FREDERICTON -- Transport officials and academics in New Brunswick have joined forces to improve North America's highways, bridges and waterways.

Marine Atlantic won’t sink truck spillage rule

PORT AUX BASQUES, Nfld. -- Despite vocal opposition from seafood producers and a handful of trucking companies, Marine Atlantic isn't going squishy on a policy that requires live seafood truckers to have water collection tanks installed on their equipment.

Alberta hires more highway enforcement

EDMONTON -- Truckers in Alberta shouldn't be surprised to see more highway cops perched by the side of the road this summer.

NationaLease now offers logistics

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Capitalizing on its recent merger with AmeriQuest, NationaLease is now offering integrated logistics to its menu of fleet management services to private fleets and transportation service providers.

Ontario paves way for more HOV lanes on 400 series hwys

TORONTO -- While sitting in traffic, truck drivers wondering where all their fuel taxes go can soon look to their left and see the answer wiz past them.

Prairies get major road upgrade cash for Asia-Pacific corridor

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is one of several provinces that will be getting millions in federal funding to enhance infrastructure supporting international trade corridors.

Plans sink for proposed ferry sailing

CORNER BROOK, Nfld. -- A proposal for a new cargo ferry link between Belledune, N.B. and the west coast of Newfoundland, will likely drown after a report concluded that the service wouldn't be feasible.

Fleets sought for HD hybrid pilot project

TORONTO -- A Pasadena, Calif.-based environmental group is scouting fleets, including Canadian operations, to test hybrid technology on heavy trucks in real-world environments.

CP Rail looks to expand oilsands network

EDMONTON -- Canadian Pacific is seeking regulatory approval to construct rail lines to serve planned and existing bitumen upgraders northeast of Edmonton in Alberta's developing "Industrial Heartland."