FMCSA May Require Truck Passengers be Belted

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Wednesday announced it is proposing a regulation requiring passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use safety belts.

Truck Cargo Theft Reporting Program Expands

EDMONTON, AB - A truck cargo theft reporting program that has reportedly been highly successful in Eastern Canada is expanding to four western provinces. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), along with law enforcement and provincial trucking associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. "Cargo theft is a serious crime. It is costing the Canadian economy billions of dollars and can be dangerous," said Bill Adams, a vice-president with IBC, which represents private insurance companies. "The cargo theft initiative brings together the many different parts of the transportation system to help curb this type of criminal activity, protect people in our communities and save Canadians money."

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Groupe Morneau Expands, Acquires Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, QC - The trucking company Groupe Morneau announced this week it has finalized its purchase of Total Cold Storage, located in its hometown on Anjou, QC.

Diesel Prices Continue Decline in Canada, U.S. as Oil Sinks

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - Average retail prices for diesel in both Canada and the U.S. have moved down for another consecutive week as the price for benchmark crude oil is the lowest in seven years.

HOT Lane Project Expected to Heat Up This Summer

TORONTO, ON -- An effort to speed up traffic along one section of congested roadway is set to begin next year that could lead to a bigger effort to reduce congestion if it proves successful.

British Columbia Opens New Heavy-Haul Routes

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The British Columbia government has announced two new pre-approved routes for shipments of up to 85-tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) along the Highway 17/South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) and on Highway 16 from Terrace to Kitwanga.

Know a Distinguished Woman in Logistics?

CLEVELAND, OH -- The deadline is close at hand to nominate someone you know for an award that recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in the practice of logistics in North America.

Mitsubishi Fuso Names Bryan Allen Marketing Manager

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) has announced the appointment of Bryan C. Allen as its new marketing manager. Allen will be responsible for all aspects of the company's dealer and end-user marketing programs for its Class 3-5 FUSO Canter FE and FG Series medium-duty work trucks, according to the company.

Christmas Pancake Breakfast Raises 20 Grand

WINNIPEG, MB - The 15th year of a charity event to raise money for families needing personal assistance pulled in a big haul last week.

Port of Raymond to Remain Open Around the Clock

RAYMOND, MT -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) has reversed and earlier decision and will keep the Raymond, MT port of entry (POE) open 24 hours a day, rather than closing it in the overnight hours.

7 Key Trucking Items in New U.S. Highway Funding Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are several items of importance to Canadian fleets and drivers who haul in United States in highway legislation passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Obama. Know as the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), it authorizes spending US$305 billion on highways and transit. But in trucking its likely better known for the special provisions that made into the new law - and those that didn't. Overall, the reaction from the various trucking groups, ranging from those representing fleets to drivers, has generally been positive. While many did not get everything they wanted in the new law, it marks the first time a federal highway funding bill longer than two years has been passed since 2005.

Maxim’s annual pancake breakfast helps raise $20,000 for charity

  WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck & Trailer held its 15th annual charity pancake breakfast on December 3. The event took place at Maxim’s head office in Winnipeg and attracted…

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