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Kenworth offers help for fleets, drivers

US regulators issue chassis ‘roadability’ rule

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an intermodal chassis safety proposal yesterday that requires operators to more closely monitor intermodal equipment.

SPECIAL REPORT: Carriers, owner-ops unite to bring end to ‘Lunch Bag Let-Down’

OTTAWA -- Canadian truckers may once again be able to claim up to 80 percent of their on-road meals if a couple of trucking industry groups are able to bend Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's ear the right way.

SPECIAL REPORT: Please Open Your Lunchbox, Sir

US Customs taking truckers' food for security.

Turning TWICs: DHS issues final port security rule for truckers; cost pricey

WASHINGTON -- Trucker enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is set to begin this March, according to the Department of Homeland Security's final rule on the program issued yesterday.

’07 trailer outlook okay; industry monitors brake rule

NEW YORK -- Despite North American truck sales yielding now that the pre-buy is all but over, trailer production is holding somewhat steady.

CTA applauds Cdn. e-manifest, suggests it mirror U.S. program

OTTAWA -- Canadian carriers say Ottawa's proposed $400 million electronic manifest program should further enhance the efficiency and security of the land border crossings with the U.S.

Canadian carriers descend on Washington for policy talks

OTTAWA -- The association representing Canadian carriers participated this month is a "blitz" of meetings with Washington officials, covering everything from safety ratings reciprocity to FAST cards, to the environment.

‘Another day, another fee’ grumbles CTA

OTTAWA -- A new series of redundant border security charges on Canadian truck drivers shows that the escalation of transportation levies are not abating, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

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Florida mulls banning retreads on trucks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) has responded to a bill introduced by Florida State Senator Victor D. Crist that would prohibit the use of retreaded tires on most commercial vehicles on Florida highways.

The Idle Rumors Are True: Institute ID’s anti-idling areas

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Did you know that if you're caught idling for more than 15 minutes in Salt Lake City, Utah, you can be sent to jail for up to six months? And that's the first time they catch you? A first offence in Colorado can lead to a year in the pen.

Agri border fee postponed again; CTA hopes plan to be scrapped

OTTAWA -- A controversial new levy for cross-border truckers has been delayed once again, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

ACE deadline for trucks announced for NY, Michigan ports

TORONTO -- U.S. Customs & Border Protection has published a notice in the Federal Register that starting May 24, 2007, truck e-Manifests will be required to be submitted through the ACE program to CBP prior to a truck's arrival at New York and Michigan-Ontario ports.

Longstanding transborder tariff problem resolved: CTA

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance welcoming an announcement from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the federal government will seek legislation to amend a little known tariff provision (Tariff Item 9801.10) that places Canadian