New Ont. driver’s licence secure enough to pass WHTI standard

QUEEN'S PARK, Ont. -- Ontario has unveiled a new, more secure driver's licence card, meant to deter identity theft, Transportation Minister Jim Bradley announced today.

Ace Phase 2 begins at Maine, Minn. Border crossings

WASHINGTON -- Carriers and importers are being reminded by US Customs and Border Protection that this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, Phase 2 enforcement of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) e-Manifest program will begin all border ports in Maine and Minnesota.

Cross-border shopping ‘pales’ in comparison to ’80s: Statscan

OTTAWA -- Despite weekend scenes of long lineups of cars heading southbound into the U.S., increases in cross-border shopping have been minimal relative to retail sales, according to Stats Canada.

Province says cash on hand for new Windsor bridge

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The government of Ontario promises that a new Windsor-Detroit border crossing is a priority, adding that the province has its share of the construction bill ready.

Weak ’08 demand pressuring freight transportation: Agency

NEW YORK -- The past year has proved challenging for the freight transportation industry in the U.S., and things don't look to get any easier in 2008 -- at least through the first half -- according to Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency providing credit markets with independent credit opinions.

Passport rule delayed until ’09

WASHINGTON -- The requirement for Canadians to show a passport when entering the U.S. has been delayed until 2009.

Mexican truck pilot continues despite funding cut

WASHINGTON -- It doesn't look like the pilot project allowing Mexican trucks deep into U.S. territory will be around for much longer.

Windsor councillor wants trucks on side road banned

WINDSOR. Ont. -- A Windsor city councillor says he's had enough of commercial trucks taking a shortcut via Dougall Ave. on their way to the Ambassador Bridge.

New England Motor Freight inks deal for new Canadian partnership

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- New England Motor Freight (NEMF) has partnered with Toronto-based Concord Transportation to handle its freight headed for Canadian destinations.

Worldwide trade boosts exports, imports

OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise exports increased in November for only the third time in 2007, halting a three-month decline. At the same time, imports increased but at a slower pace, Stats Canada reports.

Border traffic symptom of slowing economy: OTA

TORONTO -- Cross-border truck trips between Ontario and the U.S. have fallen to the lowest level in a decade.

Twin span to start going up in ’08: Ambassador

WINDSOR -- Two thousand and eight is the year the Ambassador Bridge begins construction of its much-hyped twin span, the company's president promises.

Commission calls for major fuel tax hike

ARLINGTON, Va.-- As expected, the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission is urging the American government to drastically increase gas and diesel taxes in order to fix aging bridges and roads and expand infrastructure for growing capacity needs.

New ACE messaging system launched

WASHINGTON -- US Customs and Border Protection has will begin offering a free broadcast messaging system for ACE, called the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS).

Canuck carriers may get shelter from new Michigan tax

LANSING, Mich. -- While many political stories in the U.S. focus on primary elections, Canadian cross-border carriers might want to keep a closer eye on Michigan's finance committee.