AMTA Staff Member Receives Safety Award

CALGARY, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association's (AMTA's) Southern Alberta injury reduction and training advisor, John Tessier, has received a prestigious safety award.

Beaver Truck Centre Changes Identity

WINNIPEG, Man. - Volvo Manitoba Truck Centre recently revitalized its operation.

Ontario Enforcement Officers Blast Liberal Funding Freeze

TORONTO, Ont. - The Union representing Ontario's Transportation Enforcement Officers (TEOs) says a Liberal spending freeze on public service areas will impact road safety.

P.E.I. Premier Speaks to APTA Contingent

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Hon. Pat Binns, Prince Edward Island Premier, was the keynote speaker at the Oct. 29 awards luncheon at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's 54th annual convention. He spoke about transportation on the Island.

WSIB Announces Rate Freeze for 2005

TORONTO, Ont. - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) recently announced rates will not be raised in 2005, which means trucking rates could decrease.

OBAC Files Victim Impact Statement With Crown Attorney

The following is a transcript of the victim impact statement the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada (OBAC) filed with the Crown attorney. It outlines the impact of the theft of its start-up funding by former accountant Tony Leckie:...

Transport Canada’s New Under-Ride Rules Could Prove Costly

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking insiders fear new trailer under-ride guard standards, announced this fall by Transport Canada, could give U.S. carriers and trailer manufacturers an unfair advantage.

Are You in Violation of the Labour Code?

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Some carriers may be in violation of the Federal Labour Code (FLC) while carrying out daily operations and not even know it.

A True Class Act by the Atlantic Provinces

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association held its first annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 15 and raised $8,000 for Dave Roberts, executive director for the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia, who is dealing with t...

OBAC Studies Forming Quebec O/O Caucus

MONTREAL, Que. - September talks with owner/operators and Daniel Brulotte, the former president of Quebec's last O/O association, which closed its doors in February 2001, give hope to the possibility of forming a Quebec branch of the Owner-Operato...

First Time Champ Takes NABRR by Storm

ECKVILLE, Alta. - The North American Big Rig Racing (NABRR) series crowned a new champion this fall. Hellbound Racing driver Darren Berdahl won this year's championship while competing in the series for the fourth season.

Ten Easy Fixes for Many More Easy Rides

TORONTO, Ont. - As clichd as this may sound, there's a lot riding on your equipment - and it's all bouncing along on the mechanical leaf springs, air bags or rubber blocks that create the all-important buffer between you and the next pothole.

APTA Honours Award Winners

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Eastern Canada's trucking industry recognized its best at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's 54th annual convention, held at the Delta Prince Edward Oct. 28-29.

Aluminum vs. Steel

CALGARY, Alta. - Aluminum wheels are not new - they've been available in the trucking industry for more than 50 years.

SCR Way to Go in 2010: Volvo

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Selective catalytic reduction, possibly in combination with exhaust gas recirculation, is the only existing technology that can conceivably meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards for 2010 and maintain an...