Container Ship Begins New Regular Service at Montreal Port

MONTREAL, QC - The Port of Montreal last week welcomed the addition of another cargo container ship to its regular, weekly schedule and it's a big one.

Stemco Reaches Agreement With Goodyear

LONGVIEW, TX -- Stemco has officially reached a trademark license agreement (TMLA) with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co following its recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs.

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Details Released on BC Tunnel Replacement Toll Bridge

VANCOUVER, BC - British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has released design and cost details for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project that will result in a new 10-lane bridge built over the Fraser River at Highway 99.

EBI Opens Another Quebec CNG Station

JOLIETTE, QC -- EBI has opened its fourth compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling station in Quebec. Located in Joliette, in the Lanaudière region, on highway 158 and close to Highway 31, its next to Techno Diesel, the largest service center for trucks and trailers in the area, according to the company.

U.S. Launches New Trucking Registration System

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a new online registration process that truck and bus companies, freight forwarders, brokers, intermodal equipment providers, and cargo tank manufacturing, inspection and repair facilities use as new applicants for USSDOT registration.

CTA, OTA Advising of Important Approaching Border Deadlines

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) are reminding truckers to keep in mind there are some important dates regarding upcoming border and customs compliance deadlines.

OOIDA Slams U.S. ELD Mandate, Files Lawsuit

GRAIN VALLEY, MO - Just mere days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled regulations that will take effect in two years requiring most U.S. truckers to use electronic logging devices (ELD) the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a lawsuit to stop the requirement.

Andy Transport Buys Matrec Terminal

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, QC -- The trucking and logistics provider Andy Transport has added to its size by purchasing a new terminal. It has acquired Matrec's terminal, located at 4 chemin du Tremblay in Boucherville.

Mullen Cuts Spending Budget for Next Year

OKOTOKS, AB - The board of the trucking and logistics and oilfield services provider Mullen Group Ltd. has slashed the company capital spending budget for next year, due in large part to the steep decline in oil and gas prices and activity.

Loadlink Networking Dinner

TransCore Link Logistics invites you to come out to an intimate, networking dinner. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with carriers and brokers, chat with Loadlink customers about their successful experiences with…

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News First Midweek – 2015-12-17

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U.S. Truckers Get FMCSA Wish, 33-Foot Twins Turned Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A provision many in trucking wanted to make it harder for U.S. regulators to limit interstate truck drivers hours behind the wheel was included in legislation that's expected to be passed by Congress but calls for allowing longer trailers failed to make it in the measure.

Navistar Trims Losses, Expects Profitable 2016

LISLE, IL - The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International managed to cut back on its losses in its most recent fiscal quarter while they were down significantly for the 2015 fiscal year, both ending on Oct 31.