ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Feds inquire about Tunnel’s role in commercial traffic

DETROIT -- A group of United States Congressmen and Senators are seeking clarification on Homeland Security's apparent plans to expand commercial traffic processing at the Detroit Windsor Tunnel.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Deputy Mayor warned over Bridge Co.-friendly contracts

DETROIT -- Detroit City Council has reined in Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams for allegedly signing "very serious contractual documents" with the Ambassador Bridge Company without City Council's advance knowledge or approval.

ACE truck process now operating along most Canada-US land ports

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs' has completed installation of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) truck processing system at all land border ports between New York State and Canada.

Busy interstates get truckstop ITS funding

WASHINGTON -- Two of the nation's busiest interstates will receive $11 million -- more than $5 million each -- in federal support for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategies to reduce the frustration

FMCSA cracks down on rogue movers

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it found 1,150 violations of federal regulations and assessed nearly $325,000 in fines

The Bridge Less Travelled

OGDENSBURG, NY - In an effort to increase its truck traffic, the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, which spans the St. Lawrence River, put together an interactive website and video featuring radio host Benoit Therrien of Truck Stop Quebec, an internet trucking radio station.

Railway Giants End Merger Talks

CALGARY, AB - Talks of a merger between Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and CSX Corp. have ended and no further talks are planned, CP announced.

Truck Congestion Set to Ease Soon as Gateway Project Begins

DETROIT - MDOT starts pouring cement, Detroit Bridge Co. files appeal to ruling.

Truckers and Detroit Residents Celebrate New Truck Road

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Carriers on Hook with Tanker Residue Rule, says Alliance

  OTTAWA – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has some questions and concerns regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recent announcement that it will be requiring mandatory reporting…

Trucks Carried Most NAFTA Trade in December

WASHINGTON, DC - Most of the freight transported between US and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, Canada and Mexico in December was hauled by truck, according to a new U.S. Transportation Department report.

Cross-Border Truck Inspection Fees Could Skyrocket

  TORONTO – You know that fee you pay every year to get an agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI) at the border? Well, it might just triple. “At a time…

Easier In-Transit Shipments Overdue, but Good News: CTA

TORONTO - Remember the days before 9/11 when Canadian domestic shipments could go through the U.S. without too much hassle and paperwork? They may be coming back, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) announced.

Detroit River Bridge Inching Closer to Construction Stage

WASHINGTON, DC- The much discussed and long awaited Detroit River International Crossing bridge is one step closer to reality. The U.S. Coast Guard has granted a permit to build the planned Detroit River bridge, which will eventually link Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON.

Luxury Cruise Ship Gives Truckers’ Rest Period New Meaning

PORTLAND, ME – Luxury ferry Nova Star will restore service to the 130-year-old passenger route between Portland and Nova Scotia and it’s all because of truckers seeking respite, Nova Star…