the end of the line

I recently spoke with Jeffrey Carhart, partner of the law firm Miller Thomson. He is a respected expert in the area of corporate Bankruptcy and Insolvency. I asked him some questions and got some interesting answers. 

Trucking conditions cool off in October: FTR Trucking Conditions Index

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions eased off in October, falling to a reading of 7.9 following September’s 65% increase over August index numbers to a level of 9.6, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.

Mack, Volvo 2014 heavy truck line-ups certified by EPA, NHTSA

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack and Volvo’s full line-ups of model year 2014 trucks and tractors are now certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in accordance with 2014...

British soldier turned ice road trucker dies in Alaska Highway plunge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. -- A former British soldier turned ice road trucker has died following a crash on the Alaska Highway, reports the Calgary Sun.

Nametag dispute causes delays at border crossings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A dispute over nametags was causing delays at the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge yesterday, according to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Osram Sylvania appoints Graham Wark as president

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Osram Sylvania has appointment of Graham Wark as president, effective immediately. Wark succeeds James Johnson, who has been named president and general manager of Valeo Sylvania.

Mack donates $25,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Mack Trucks has donated $25,000 to New York City to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The donation will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to...

Maxim pancake breakfast raises more than $8,000 for Christmas charity

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer’s annual charity pancake breakfast has raised $8,265 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg.

OTA Allied Trades Division elects new board for 2012-2014 term

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Allied Trades Division of the Ontario Trucking Association has elected a new board of directors and chairman for the 2012-2014 term. Kim Richardson of Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists has been named chairman. ...

Volvo launches fuel-themed iPad game

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has released a new iPad game called Fueldrop, which officials say highlights the company’s “past and present leadership in fuel efficiency and innovation.”

The Guarantee creates new role to showcase the gifts of Magi

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has appointed Angelique Magi to the newly created role of vice-president of strategic initiatives. In the role, Magi will help the specialty insurance provider to explore a range of...

Proposed pilot program to test truckers for drug use via hair samples

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is applauding Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wisc.) for his introduction of a bill requiring the US Department of Transportation to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of hair samples to test...

Mack Pinnacles haul Christmas cargo to US Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A pair of Mack Pinnacles completed their three-week, 5,300-mile journey this week, having hauled the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, companion trees and decorations to the west lawn of the US Capitol.

Bison Transport team drivers come to aid of accident victim

NIPIGON, Ont. -- A pair of heroic Bison Transport team drivers recently came to the aid of a motorist in distress, according to the company. At about 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 29, George and Cynthia Sutherland were heading westbound on the Northern...

Trailer Wizards appoints parts fulfillment manager for Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed of Jonathan Assels as parts fulfillment manager for Ontario. Based out of the Mississauga office, Assels will be responsible for maintaining and further building Trailer Wizards’ parts...