Confederation Bridge celebrates 15 years with infrastructure upgrades
BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. — Three components of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project at the Confederation Bridge are now complete, officials announced Thursday. The three components – a digital radio communication system,…
NAFTA trade value reaches historic heights in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, was 6.2% higher in March than in March 2011, totalling $85.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of…
NAFTA trade value reaches historic heights in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, was 6.2% higher in March than in March 2011, totalling $85.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of…
Nine Canadian companies named among Bendix’s top distributors
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix has recognized the outstanding achievement of its top distributors across Canada and the US through its Premier Distributor Program. This year, Bendix has honoured 39 companies that have earned the program’s highest…
ATA tells Congress transportation security efforts must be risk-based
ARLINGTON, Va. — Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express and vice-chairman of American Trucking Associations, has told a congressional subcommittee that efforts to secure the US transportation system should be deployed based on specific…
Verizon to Acquire Hughes Telematics
Verizon Communications Inc. announced it will acquire Hughes Telematics Inc., parent company of Networkfleet, for $12 per share in cash, or a total of $612 million.
Purolator kicks off Tackle Hunger Week today
TORONTO, Ont. — Purolator is launching its 10th annual “Tackle Hunger Week” June 4-8. The company-wide event will have Canadian Football League players, along with Purolator’s staff and partners, working together to collect…
Hybrids in Yosemite
As we head into summer vacation season, it’s worth noting that hybrids are being used in a somewhat unexpected place – California’s Yosemite National Park.
Top 5 Vehicle Maintenance Violations
Vehicle maintenance violations are a huge threat to a carrier’s safety record. There are close to 200 separate violations on FMCSA’s list of point-carrying infractions, and many carry ratings of 5 points or higher.
Test Drive: Kenworth T680
When I first heard that Kenworth’s new T680 was unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show, I wondered why Kenworth was already upgrading the two-year-old T700.