Rogers to offer nation-wide, cell-based live traffic info

TORONTO -- Rogers Wireless has teamed up with a leading traffic information company to bring drivers live, real-time traffic updates on their cell phones across Canada.

CTA warns HOS rules ‘unraveling’; calls for non-compliance penalties

OTTAWA -- Frustrated with the lack of effort by western provinces to harmonize federal hours-of-service rules, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is urging Ottawa to withhold transport funding until they do.

Hwy. 402 cameras expected to reduce ‘nuisance’ calls

SARNIA, Ont. -- Rather than calling the OPP to get a handle on Hwy. 402 traffic leading up to the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, Ont. police say drivers should go to the web instead.

Environmental tax breaks ease technology costs – in the U.S.

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations revealed the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed tax credit eligibility for buyers of Westport's liquefied natural gas (LNG) system for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks.

Trimac improves over 2006 third quarter

CALGARY -- Trimac Income Fund released the financial results of the fund and Trimac Transportation Services for the third quarter, with improved revenue results.

B.C.’s major routes benefit from joint funding

GOLDEN -- Major highway routes connecting B.C. communities will receive improvements, as a result of joint funding from the federal and provincial governments.

Accused in trucker’s death back in court

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- The three young men charged with a street racing incident that killed a truck driver north of Toronto last June, were back in court last week.

Lucknow bridge falls down

LUCKNOW, Ont. -- Another bridge has collapsed, this one on a secondary road near the southwestern Ontario town of Goderich.

ArvinMeritor to open new Mexico plant; hires VP

TROY, Mich. -- Truck components manufacturer ArvinMeritor says it will open a new Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

Canada’s largest carrier convention around the corner

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is reminding members that this year's annual conference promises to be one of the most informative ever.

Pacbrake puts prices in sync

SURREY -- Pacbrake has adjusted its price list to reflect the strong Canadian dollar and will offer a unified price to both Canadian and American customers.

Who needs surcharges?

PEERS, Alta. -- Dennis Halliday just won 6/49 but the 67-year-old fleet owner is going to keep on trucking anyway.

Bridgestone named standard Manac trailer supplier

St. GEORGES, Que. -- Canadian trailer manufacturer Manac has named Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire as its standard tire supplier. BFNT will be the primary tire supplier for St. Georges, Que.-based Manac as well as for the CPS trailer brand in North America.

American firm floats idea for private NB truck highway

SAINT JOHN -- A U.S. company is proposing a dedicated truck toll highway connecting the borders of Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec.

FedEx Canada awarded for exceptional customer commitment

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Federal Express Canada has one of the best customer service systems in the world, according to ContactCenterWorld.com.