VMMC conference to be held in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The University of Washington will be holding its Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference Mar.

Dates announced for Truck World 2006

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck World Corporation recently announced that the next Truck World, Canada's National Truck Show...

OmniTRAX pushes for “Arctic Bridge”

CHURCHILL, Man. - The formation of an "Arctic Bridge" between the Port of Churchill and Russia has taken another step towards fruition.

FMCSA quietly drops vehicle labeling rule

OTTAWA, Ont. - In the face of mounting opposition from trucking industry and government organizations on both sides of the border, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn a...

BCTA speaks out against proposed left lane ban

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - A movement threatening to ban trucks from the left-hand lane of the Upper Levels Highway is not likely to be taken seriously, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) reports.

Manitoba scraps operating authorities

WINNIPEG, Man. - Motor carriers operating in Manitoba are no longer required to obtain and maintain operating authorities as of Jan. 1, 2005.

Truxpo returns to Alberta

EDMONTON, Alta. - After passing on its last opportunity to host the popular trucking trade show Truxpo, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is prepared to give it another go.

Latest case of BSE jeopardizes border re-opening

CALGARY, Alta. - Just weeks after the U.S. promised to lift a 20-month ban on live Canadian cattle as of March 7, the plan was jeopardized by the discovery of a young BSE-infected Canadian cow. The third case of mad cow disease surfaced in Canada...

B.C. truck safety improving; the numbers prove it

LANGLEY, B.C. - The trucking industry in B.C. has come under fire again as a result of several high-profile crashes involving trucks. But the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is fighting back, armed with some impressive stats.

Glenncoe Transport founder passes away

KELOWNA, B.C. - Glenncoe Transport founder, Glenn Coe Sr. passed away on Dec. 29.

Load securement regs on the books but enforcement delayed

OTTAWA, Ont. - New load securement regulations are now in effect in several provinces but they will likely not be enforced until mid-year, say government officials.

Alberta delays implementation of securement rules

CALGARY, Alta. - Alberta Transportation has announced the province is delaying introduction of new North American cargo securement regulations, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2005.

Rolling forward: Trailer sales to grow in Canada

TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian fleets are expected to order a growing number of new trailers in the coming year as they look to update equipment bought in the late '90s. That's welcomed news for trailer manufacturers who suffered through about four year...

Mullen explores strategic moves, ramps up spending

ALDERSYDE, Alta. - Mullen Transportation is exploring strategic alternatives that could impact the future direction of the company. Its Board of Directors has requested management identify, examine and consider alternatives including: maintaining...

Volvo CEO Peter Karlsten talks trucking

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Peter Karlsten became president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2003, after originally joining the Volvo Group in 2001 as president and CEO of Volvo do Brasil, with responsibilities over Brazil and South...