Manitoulin Transport opens new terminal in Manitoba
BRANDON, Man. –Manitoulin Transport announced today that it has opened its newly built terminal in Brandon, Man. It is the second new terminal Manitoulin has launched in the province within the last seven months. “Our customers are our top priority and…
Protecting Cargo Never Ends for Arkansas Truckers
“We try to really be careful in those markets where there are products that are highly fenceable.
Trucks for Change looks to get cleanup kits to returning Fort Mac residents
TORONTO, Ont. – As many residents have been given the green light to return to their homes in Fort McMurray following last month’s devastating wildfire, the Trucks for Change Network and its members continue to make efforts to help evacuees.…
Professional truckers give road safety tips
The best truck drivers in the area came out to compete in the 25th Annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championship with professionals putting their skills and knowledge to the test. While many of us complain about how truckers take up the road, the Valley News team tells us it’s actually other vehicles that cause the majority of accidents.
Is your transportation company going bankrupt? Here’s what you need to know if it is.
You hear about certain different types of insolvency proceedings: Receivership, CCAA, and Bankruptcy, but what are they and how are they different? To find out, I spoke with Jeffrey Carhart, partner of the law firm Miller Thomson. He is a…
Truckers who get stuck in Smugglers Notch could be fined
On a map or a GPS navigation unit, the trip from the Smugglers Notch Resort in Cambridge, Vermont, to the Stowe Mountain Resort is only about 5 miles – a trip that for most vehicles takes just over 10 minutes. –HOLD FOR RELEASE, JUNE 4TH– In this Aug…
Truckers who get stuck in Smugglers Notch could be fined
On a map or a GPS navigation unit, the trip from the Smugglers Notch Resort in Cambridge, Vermont, to the Stowe Mountain Resort is only about 5 miles – a trip that for most vehicles takes just over 10 minutes. But for truckers trying to drive a big rig through the winding pass by Vermont’s largest peak, the route can be like a Vise Grip, stopping them between rocks on corners that are so tight that it sometimes requires expensive efforts to free them.
Truckers who get stuck in Smugglers Notch could be fined
HOLD FOR RELEASE, JUNE 4TH– In this August 18, 2015 photograph provided by the Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicles, a tractor trailer truck blocks the road and ends up stuck in the Smugglers Notch portion of Vermont Route 108, known for its tight turns as…
Truck Orders Muted in Heavy and Medium Segments
Both heavy- and medium-duty truck orders are projected to have a subdued May, according to preliminary numbers from ACT Research and FTR. North American Class 8 truck orders were up slightly compared to April, projected to be around 14,100 orders, acco…
Great Dane Names New Manufacturing VP
In his new role, Sage will work with Sam Gupta, executive vice president of manufacturing, for several months during a transition period before assuming full responsibility for the company’s manufacturing efforts. Gupta is expected to retire in early 2017.