More Alta. Fleets Require Certificates

EDMONTON, Alta. - Alberta Transportation is lowering the weight threshold for carriers who must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate under the province's National Safety Code (NSC) program. As of May 1, carriers operating commercial vehicles weighi...

Bison Transport Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

WINNIPEG, Man. - Bison Transport has announced that it has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership, a national Partnership to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions from ground freight transportati...

Nominations Open for Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year

TORONTO, Ont. - Nominations are open for the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year award.

Canadian Campaigns Target Unsafe Container Chassis

WINDSOR, Ont. - While Teamsters union officials in the United States have raised alarms over the safety of truck chassis that haul seagoing containers, trucking officials in Canada say the issue has not really posed threats here and that regulator...

Voice of the O/O: The Real Value of Drivers

There has been a lot of speculation about the impact of the new hours of service regulations on rates and payscales for owner/operators and drivers. As of this writing, the rules in the U.S. have been in effect for almost a month and, despite the...

What’s New… (March 01, 2004)

Dana Corporation's Commercial Vehicle Systems Division has introduced a new tag axle specifically designed for 6 x 2 vehicle configurations requiring reduced weight in a variety of heavy-duty truck applications. Weighing in at only 255 lbs., the D...

Port of Vancouver Records Increase in Shipments

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Port of Vancouver continued its strong growth in cargo volumes last year, with total shipments rising six per cent to 66.7 million tonnes and container shipments rising to an all-time high of 1.54 million TEUs.

Former OBAC Accountant Turns Himself in to Police

OSHAWA, Ont. - The former accountant who allegedly absconded with funds belonging to the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada (OBAC) has turned himself in to police.

Goodyear Inks Major Tire Supplier Deals

AKRON, Oh. - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced recently it has become the major supplier for both Volvo and Freightliner.

Viewpoint: Biometrics Vs. Privacy

I doubt you've spent much time over the past year thinking about Liberian seafarers or Australian commercial pilots. But you should have.

Publisher’s Comment: Lack of Common Sense on Roadways Makes Driving Frustrating

Common sense is not so common in some people.

New Trucking Industry Image Campaign to Build Respect

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has unveiled a new image campaign designed to build respect for the trucking industry by focusing on its qualities of safety, security and essentiality.

AFMSA trade show and conference set to roll

EDMONTON, Alta. - Although two major western Canadian trucking trade shows were cancelled last year, the Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisors' Association (AFMSA) is expanding its own show.

Unimog Begins Unimog 2U North American Tour

PORTLAND, Ore. - Unimog North America will showcase the Unimog U500 vocational vehicle across Canada and the U.S. during the Unimog 2U 2004 Tour.

Do You Think Canada’s Relations With the U.S. Will Improve Under Paul Martin?

CALGARY, Alta. - There's no question that former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien didn't have a lot of fans in Washington.