PC*MILER DOES TOLLS

ALK releases updated, re-branded PC*Miler/Tolls 21 with Canadian data

Ripe With Problems: Truckers question produce transport rules

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The September 2006 outbreak of E.coli that killed three Americans and sickened another 200 (there was one confirmed case of illness in Canada)

U.S. issues official passport rule for land ports; CTA says rule still murky

WASHINGTON -- It's good news that FAST-approved truckers will be able to show US Customs a FAST card instead of a passport to cross the border next year, the Canadian Alliance says.

New ‘straightforward’ trip inspection regs roll out July 1

OTTAWA -- The National Safety Code (NSC) standard for daily truck inspections, which are set to take affect this weekend, will have a tangible impact across the country, says the Canadian trucking Alliance.

CTA has a take on possible Competition Act review

OTTAWA -- Industry Canada will likely launch a review of the Competition Act and recently invited Canada's largest carrier group to offer some suggestions.

Ontario bans burning used oil for heat

TORONTO -- Ontario's Liberal government is banning the burning of used oil in space heaters -- a practice employed in many industries, including at trucking fleets.

B.C. continues LCV pilot

VICTORIA - Long-combination vehicles (LCVs) have hit the highway between Burnaby and Kamloops under a new pilot project to evaluate the vehicles' impact on provincial roads, said Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon.

Kentucky latest U.S. state to raise speed limit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Pending legislation on mandatory speed limiters may force some truckers in Ontario and Quebec to slow down, but in another Midwest state drivers will be allowed to hit the throttle a little harder.

Vanport enviro rules phase out older container trucks

VANCOUVER -- As it said it would do earlier this year, the Vancouver Port Authority is implementing tough environmental standards for truckers applying for a licence to access the ports.

MTO gives boat tails thumbs up

TORONTO -- Following discussions about fuel-savings technology with the Ontario Trucking Association, the provincial transport ministry has agreed to allow truckers to acquire permits for aerodynamic devices, commonly known as boat tails, on the rear of 53-ft trailers.

MACK ANTI-IDLING OPTION

Battery-based system can run AC for 10 hours at 90°F

NB allows more vehicle registration flexibility

FREDERICTON -- Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act will give New Brunswick commercial truck owners more choices when it comes to registrations.

Habla Ingles? U.S. truck cops on the lookout for non-English drivers

WASHINGTON -- U.S. roadside traffic cops are being told by transport authorities to place out-of-service any truck drivers with low English language proficiency.

American carriers want mandated drug & alcohol database

WASHINGTON -- The American Trucking Associations wants Congress to authorize and fund a centralized clearinghouse for positive drug and alcohol testing results of commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Manitoba latest province to issue single, wide-base tire policy

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is the next western jurisdiction to increase its allowable axle weight threshold for new generation, single wide-base tires.