Transportation Ontario taxing safety: OTA March 1, 2000 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently unveiled a new study showing that the province of Ontario levies a higher sales tax load on its trucking industry than any neighbouring ...
Transportation Manitoba to join the IRP March 1, 2000 WINNIPEG, Man. - Starting March 1, 2001, Manitoba will participate in the International Registration Plan (IRP), giving truck and bus operators streamlined vehicle registrations."Manitoba's strong gro...
Transportation ICBC extends review of service shops March 1, 2000 KELOWNA, B.C. - Dale Bieseck, who owns Interior Truck and Trailer Service, says he feels he's being held responsible for the irresponsible.Bieseck has been licensed to perform inspections since March ...
Transportation DaimlerChrysler breaks records March 1, 2000 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - DaimlerChrysler broke sales and revenue records for 1999 at its commercial vehicle division.DaimlerChrysler revenues also rose by more than 15 per cent in 1999 to more than $26 b...
Transportation Eaton to build transmissions in Mexico March 1, 2000 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Eaton Corp.'s Truck Components Operations has selected a site at the Tres Naciones Industrial Park in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, for the location of its new manufacturing plant to bui...
Transportation Customs to carriers: Take a number March 1, 2000 OTTAWA, Ont. - While the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency wanted to phase out most 2ITN carrier codes from the Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) by June 30, it's likely that the date will be pushed ba...
Transportation Failing trucker questions Drive Clean testing March 1, 2000 TORONTO, Ont. - Peter Gerjol is a trucker who has beaten the odds. But the owner/operator doesn't feel that lucky.While about 93 per cent of trucks are passing Ontario's Drive Clean emissions tests on...
Transportation Slower but sure February 1, 2000 VANCOUVER, B.C. - Trucks making the run to Vancouver Island from B.C.'s Lower Mainland will again be departing from Horseshoe Bay now that BC Ferries has decided to return C-Class conventional ferry s...
Transportation Hours-of-service concept is deeply flawed February 1, 2000 Ever since the inception of formal Hours-of-Service regulations, there has been much controversy and debate surrounding them, and considerable discussion about how these regulations are insufficient a...
Transportation Fight the gators February 1, 2000 Next to fuel, tires represent the highest operating expense for an owner/operator. A set of 10 tires for an on-highway tractor can easily cost $3,000, so the shredded casings that line the shoulder of...
Transportation Tech treads February 1, 2000 The link between rubber and silicone may be closer than you think.Tire manufacturers have been struggling for several years to incorporate computer chips into their rubber - developing a new generatio...
Transportation Clearing up the language and introducing uniformity February 1, 2000 There are some significant (albeit technical) changes proposed for federal dangerous goods legislation that will soon have a significant impact on a segment of our industry.Known as the Clear Language...
Transportation Officer respects professionals February 1, 2000 Dear Editor,As a CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance)-certified police officer serving central Ontario, I have had many dealings with truckers over the past few years. Despite the outcome of the ...
Transportation Not-at-faults shouldn’t be on CVORs February 1, 2000 Dear Editor,The next time you request a CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator Record) abstract in Ontario, take a close look at it. If you have had an accident and were not charged, it still shows on your...
Transportation New Products (February 01, 2000) February 1, 2000 East offers crush-resistant floorsEast Manufacturing's new crush-resistant floor package is available on its full line of platform trailers.The Concentrated Load Package (CLP) offers better support an...
