Truckers take to Queen’s Park to protest DriveTest strike

TORONTO -- Traffic flow flanking Toronto might be slower than the normal commute this morning as a few dozen truckers creep along the highway to protest the three-month long strike at Ontario driver licensing centres.

Bison unveils web GHG calculator for LCVs

WINNIPEG -- Bison Transport, which leads the industry in the use of Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) in North America, says its new online greenhouse gas-emissions (GHG) calculator shows that the units have been proven to reduce GHG emissions by as much as 40 percent when compared to single trailer over-the-road operations.

LTL giant taps new head honcho

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Corp. announced today that William Logue will succeed Doug Duncan as president of FedEx Freight, the company's less-than-truckload division.

Cali-compliant reefer options available online

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- An updated list of diesel particulate matter control technology options for complying with the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) reefer unit Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM), is now available on the agency's website.

Tico scores ferry terminal tractor sale

TORONTO -- It's only been in the Canadian game a couple of years but Tico of Canada Intermodal Equipment has just scored a major coup with what it calls "the largest single purchase of terminal tractors in Canada," to BC Ferries.

TransCore offering protects against freight fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore has introduced Credit Patrol, a credit monitoring service designed specifically for freight brokers and carriers.

Buffett bets $34B on rail renaissance

NEW YORK -- Renowned billionaire Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway purchased the remaining shares of railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe this week -- an indication that one the world's most shrewd investors has faith that a major freight rebound is not far off.

Truckers to cross pickets if tested by DriveTest managers

TORONTO -- DriveTest workers have decided they won't be going back to work anytime soon, but managers say they'll start administering some tests for commercial vehicle drivers as early as tomorrow.

Vancouver transportation faces future changes

VANCOUVER -- Changes are in store for Metro Vancouver's regional transportation authority with the departure of its president and a recent government review.

New iPhone black box app documents HOS

WASHOUGAL, Wash. -- A new iPhone application helps keep truck drivers' document hours-of-service records, among other industry-related activities

Truckstops go live with Wi-Fi

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- All Petro Stopping Center locations are now equipped to provide high-speed wireless services, as the company recently joined the Interstate Speedzone wireless internet network.

Trailer renter goes coastal

HALIFAX -- Provincial Trailer Rentals (PTR) is opening a new business center in Halifax and partnering with a local container specialist to boost its intermodal market position.

Wait long at open DriveTests; Schools supposedly giving off-site exams

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Few truck drivers are walking away from DriveTest centers with renewed licences even after supervisors opened six locations across the province.

TST banks on OTA Education Foundation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express is the latest carrier to announce a scholarship in conjunction with the OTA Education Foundation.

Bradley wraps up the year and looks to 2010

TORONTO -- This past year has been a tough year for most in the Ontario trucking industry.