SmartWay: An Environmental Program That Pays

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says participating in its environmental program will actually save carriers money. And the agency wants Canadian carriers to take part.

News – 01-NOV-04

HOS Cliffhanger: U.S. Congress Extends Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The trucking industry, both north and south of the border, breathed a sigh of relief upon learning U.S. Congress voted Sept. 30 to extend the current HOS rules for a period of one year.

Xmas Campaign Kicks Offs

CALGARY, Alta. - After an enormously successful debut, organizers of the 18 Wheels of Christmas Campaign have launched their second effort.

Editor’s Comment: Being Proactive About the Environment Pays

At this year's American Trucking Associations' annual management conference I had the opportunity to learn about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) SmartWay Transportation Partnership Program.

Governments to Research Border

WINDSOR, Ont. - Canada and Ontario have jointly selected a team to research and develop technological strategies to improve traffic and information flow at Ontario/U.S. crossings.

New OTA Road Knights Required

TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is seeking Road Knights to serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry.

Trailer Guards

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking officials want both U.S. and Canada to adopt the new trailer under-ride guard standard recently announced by Transport Canada. Transport Canada recently announced that motor vehicle safety regulations will be amend...

Media Report Puzzles BCTA Prez

LANGLEY, B.C. - B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) president Paul Landry has responded angrily to a report in the Vancouver Sun that the trucking industry has been infiltrated by organized crime.

Day & Ross Expands Terminal

CORNER BROOK, Nfld. - Day & Ross has begun an expansion and renovation project at its terminal in Corner Brook.

Russia Wants Trade Link With Northern Port

WINNIPEG, Man. - Russia's Ambassador to Canada recently visited Manitoba where he discussed developing a trade link between the Port of Churchill and his country.

Customs to Begin Electronic Truck Manifest Testing Nov. 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Soon Canadian transborder carriers won't just be worrying about whether their shippers have managed to supply U.S. Customs with adequate and timely electronic prenotification on shipments.

Dispatcher and Carrier Awarded

TORONTO, Ont. - Two awards were presented at the 2004 Over the Road Canadian Recruitment and Retention Conference held at the International Plaza Hotel on Sept. 22-23.

U.S. May Ban Canadian Trash Shipments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bill allowing U.S. states to ban garbage shipments from Canada and other states passed a House of Representatives subcommittee recently.

Canadian Transport Ministers Review HOS: MVTA Adoption to Be Delayed Until 2006

OTTAWA, Ont. - Provincial transport ministers met in late September in Quebec City to discuss their adoption of the new Canadian hours of service rules. According to CTA officials, some of the industry's major concerns with the new rules and the p...