Denso to expand Canadian radiator plant

GUELPH, Ont. -- Automotive and truck systems supplier Denso Corp. says its Manufacturing Canada facility in Guelph, Ont. will be expanded by about 215,200 square feet.

Fleet buy to fuel China expansion plans: YRC

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The planet's largest LTL carrier is expanding its network in the world's fastest-growing market.

Day & Ross taps purchasing, operations managers

HARTLAND, N.B. -- Atlantic trucking giant Day & Ross recently made two executive appointments.

BSM wins technology award

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Canadian wireless solutions provider, BSM Technologies Inc, was given M2M Magazine's Value Chain Bronze Award in the fleet management category.

QEW expansion enters final phase

NIAGARA, Ont. -- The widening of Southern Ontario's main corridor to New York State is in the final stage of construction.

Private bridge request for tax-exempt bonds fails — for now

LANSING, Mich. -- The Ambassador Bridge's request for $1 billion in tax-exempt bonds to help finance a new six-lane twin span across the Detroit River was denied after a state panel in charge of the decision did not have enough members present for a passing vote.

Harper takes $400 million in road cash to New Brunswick

FREDERICTON -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper made his much-anticipated announcement on highway funding in New Brunswick this week, promising $414 million over the next decade in highway project financing.

Truckers warned to prepare for long weekend highway disruptions

OTTAWA -- While many Canadians will be celebrating Canada this long weekend, First Nation groups are preparing to kick-off the holiday with cross-country demonstrations, marches, and protests.

Schneider Logistics hooks up with Canuck consultant

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Dan Goodwill and Associates Inc., a Canadian-based transportation consulting firm, and Schneider Logistics, one of the U.S.'s largest truckload carriers, have formed a strategic alliance to provide transportation advisory services to shippers throughout North America.

TCT creditor claims must be filed by mid Aug: Court

TORONTO -- The Ontario Court of Justice recently ordered that any carrier with a claim against bankrupted TCT Logistics Inc. and its related companies must file a formal claim with KPMG Inc., the Interim Receiver, by August 15, 2007.

Alberta carrier profiles viewed in cyberspace

EDMONTON -- Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation has now made carrier profiles available on the Internet.

VPA reservations limited to fleet size

VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Port Authority has cut back on the number of reservations allowed to container carriers with five or fewer trucks.

Thermo King extends instant rebate program

MINNEAPOLIS -- For the third straight year, Thermo King will be offering more than 15,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada instant cash rebates of up to $100 when they purchase qualifying parts for Thermo King and Carrier units from participating dealerships.

Day Of Action Update: 401 stretch blocked by protestors

BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- Highway 401 between Belleville and Napanee, near Kingston, were closed in both directions by provincial police this morning as Mohawk protestors -- some reportedly armed -- erected blockades.

I see a red train and want it painted pink…

KERANG, Australia -- The Australian Trucking Association wants the Territory government to make rail level crossings for vehicles safer by painting trains a brighter color like pink.