Trucker’s murder prompts US truck parking Bill

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. -- A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide funds to increase security and improve conditions for truck parking across the U.S.

Highway spending must double to keep up with trade-traffic: Report

WASHINGTON -- By 2015 U.S. governments at all levels will need to more than double their spending on highways and bridges to keep up with increased traffic, freight congestion, the demands of aging highways and bridges, and the growth of the nation's population.

Quebec wrench wielders named Volvo Trucks’ best

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Service technicians from Volvo Trucks North America dealership Pare Centre du Camion Volvo in Levis, Que. emerged victorious at the Volvo VISTA 2009 competition last month.

Cummins y-y earnings plunge

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins reported lower sales and profit in the first quarter and blamed the global recession for affecting demand for the company's products around the world.

New Mack vp to take on the international market

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks has a new face in charge of International Operations, in an effort to compete in the global marketplace.

Manitoba chips in to salvage rail link

WINNIPEG -- A short-line freight railway line in southern Manitoba is getting a $615,000 boost from the provincial government to help ship grain and other regional commodities.

Detroit Diesel plant recognized for innovation

REDFORD, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel Corporation has been recognized with a Modern Productivity Award in Warehousing/Manufacturing from Modern Materials Handling magazine.

Truckers ORs unchanged in 4Q 2008

TORONTO -- The top 97 for-hire carriers generated operating revenue of $2.6 billion and operating expenses of $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Vital Halifax Port gets $1.5B for major terminal projects

HALIFAX -- A 100-meter expansion of Halterm's south-end container terminal berth as well as work at Richmond Terminals, near the A. Murray MacKay Bridge, were among several Atlantic Gateway projects targeted for government infrastructure funding.

Niagara bridge tolls raised

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Canadian toll rates at the Niagara Fall bridge crossing will be going up as of this Friday, May 15, 2009.

Detroit Diesel offers recycled DFP exchanges

REDFORD, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel customers with EPA '07 equipment approaching the required change intervals for diesel particulate filters can find cleaned and recycled DPFs at authorized service outlets, the builder said.

WSIB can’t scrap UFL by 2014; rates expected to rise

TORONTO -- Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board says that it will not be able to achieve its original target of 2014 for full funding of the workplace safety and insurance system.

Kenworth captures coveted EPA award

WASHINGTON -- Kenworth Truck Company was honored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a prestigious 2008 EPA Clean Air Excellence award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Wal-Mart names Con-way LTL Carrier of the Year

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- For the second year in a row, North American LTL giant Con-way Freight has been named 2008 LTL Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart Stores for its customer service, operational excellence and creative solutions.

Truckers miffed by Winnipeg route closure

WINNIPEG -- The closure of a popular east side route to trucks following a $5 million upgrade has angered truckers in Manitoba's capital city.