FERIC Striving for Forest Trucking Efficiencies in the East

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Mark Brown, of the Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada's (FERIC's) eastern division, attended the institute's recent western conferences, to shed some light on the work that's being done in the east.

Voice of the O/O: Establishing 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...

Law and the Border: Law and Carriers Don’t Have to Register as Food Facilities

In 2002, U.S. Congress passed legislation regarding public health security and bioterrorism to take steps to protect the public from attacks on the U.S. food supply. In October of 2003, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a...

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...

TDG Act Under Review

OTTAWA, Ont. - Transport Canada is conducting a review of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, (TDG Act).

N.S. Highway Safety Improved

HALIFAX, N.S. - Last year was the safest yet for driving on Nova Scotia's highways and roads, according to fatality statistics compiled by the province.

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.

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.

Averitt Express signs up for ViaSafe’s ViaTrade services

OTTAWA, Ont. ViaSafe announced today that Averitt Express recently signed onto its ViaTrade carrier program.

SCL’s Calgary symposium to focus on unique supply chain solutions

CALGARY, Alta. -- Supply Chain & Logistics Canada's Calgary symposium on recognizing unique supply chain solutions...

Transport ministers gathering in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Many provincial and territorial transportation ministers will have their first face-to-face meeting...

Feds continue ricin investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. A U.S. Federal Grand Jury subpoenaed the work records of nine truck drivers at Mail Contractors...

Tire pressure control systems approved in B.C.

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The province of B.C. has approved the use of automated tire pressure control systems, allowing co...

LINCedge launched to improve fleet profits

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Jim Morton, chairman and C.E.O. of LINC Preferred Group, Inc. announced the formation of LINCe...

Mullen Transportation reaches new records in 2003

ALDERSYDE, Alta. -- Last year was a record-setting one for Mullen Transportation, thanks to a strong oilfield servi...