Toronto dump truckers stage protest

TORONTO -- Hundreds of Toronto-area dump-truck operators stopped working Thursday and organizers say they'll remain idle until they can renegotiate better rates.

CN chugs out Quebec-West intermodal link

MONTREAL -- Businesses looking for more horizontal shipping capacity across Canada can get on track with CN,

When the dinner bell rings

REGINA -- After spending 16 hours on the road, all Larry Ternet wants is a good, light meal, but more often than not there are few options.

Premier Western truck show around the corner

WINNIPEG -- Back in town for the first time since 2001, the Winnipeg Truck Show is gearing up for two full days of chrome, fun, and business buzz at the Winnipeg Convention Centre May 23-24.

Sterling rolls out natural gas truck

VANCOUVER -- Cummins Westport announced that Sterling Trucks has launched the Sterling set-back 113, its first natural gas vehicle, featuring the Cummins Westport ISL G engine.

NB flood decimates roads; ‘millions’ in damage

FREDERICTON -- The flood waters are all but gone, but getting around some parts of this province still isn't so easy.

YRC introduces CanAm border clearance kiosks

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- YRC Logistics announced the establishment of seven new cross-border kiosks between Canada and the U.S. for expedited clearance of shipments.

Yokohama exec keeps movin’ on up

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire today announced that Takao Oishi will be promoted to corporate officer, effective June 27, 2008.

Trust no more

MONTREAL -- TransForce, Canada's largest trucking company, will soon no longer be an income trust, as unitholders voted for special resolutions approving the previously-announced plan to convert TransForce Income Fund into TransForce Inc.

Highway service stations overhauled

CHATHAM, Ont. -- Several roadside facilities and truckstops across Ontario are being closed for updates this summer.

Province set for ownership of new interchange

WESTBANK, B.C. -- The new Campbell Road Interchange on Highway 97 in B.C. has been completed on time and on budget, and will soon be turned over to the province.

New Atlantic container hub in the works

SYDNEY, N.S. -- A French firm and Laurentian Energy Corp., a Nova Scotia manufacturing and property management group are hooking up on a joint venture to build a new $200-million container terminal in Sydney, N.S.

IdleAire unplugged

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- It looks like North America's truckstops are going to take a lot longer to become electrified.

Trimac adds oil accountant to its team

CALGARY -- Trimac Transportation Services has hired on Gary Stewart as senior vice-president and CFO.

Erb Group to honor student’s community service

TORONTO - Applications for the Erb Service to Community Scholarship are now available for students headed for their first year of university or college studies, and who would like to be recognized for their community spirit and charitable involvement, the Ontario Trucking Association announced.