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Saskatchewan
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At par single wide-base tires approved in Saskatchewan
REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) announced that single wide-base tires will run at par with duals on provincial highways starting July 1 on a pilot permit system, ending an advocacy battle for the STA. “At the end…
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STA welcomes highways and infrastructure spending, but concerns remain
REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) said the provincial government’s announcement today (March 22) that it would allocate $1.1 billion toward highways and infrastructure was a sign of relief in the face of economic downturn and financial struggle.…
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Former commercial driver beats NDP leader in Saskatchewan election
SASKATOON, Sask. – David Buckingham, a commercial driver who turned to politics after 36 years in the car hauling business, defeated Saskatchewan’s NDP leader in the Saskatoon Westview riding during yesterday’s (April 4) provincial election. Buckingham, a member of the…
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SLH drivers dominate Saskatchewan driving championships
REGINA, Sask. — SLH drivers put on a show at their own terminal June 6, as hosts of the Saskatchewan Provincial Truck Driving Championships. The company’s drivers took top honours in the B-Train, straight truck and single-single categories and also laid…
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Trucking approves as Saskatchewan promises to invest heavily in infrastructure
REGINA, Sask. — The Saskatchewan government earned a toot of the horn from the province’s trucking industry today, after introducing a budget that’s heavy in infrastructure spending. Highways Minister Nancy Heppner said her department would invest $842 million into infrastructure,…
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Investigation continues into collision between B-train and cargo train
FOAM LAKE, Sask. – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is taking the first steps to determine if an accident between a transport truck and a cargo train will require further investigation. On June 4, Foam Lake RCMP were…
