Maine’s Bisson trucking operation closes; can’t find drivers
Owner Bob Cooper says a lot of truckers got out of the business during the recession, and now that the economy has picked up, they are in great demand.
Additional truck routes to be considered through LB’s 2030 plan
As part of Long Beach’s 2030 General Plan, the city traffic engineer’s staff is in the process of reviewing and updating its 20-year-old mobility plan that would include potential changes and additions to existing truck routes.
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Safe driving, heroism and leadership celebrated at OTA convention
TORONTO, Ont. — Leading executives from the Ontario trucking industry gathered at the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) convention here today, but it was the actions of a couple of drivers that drew some of the biggest applauses. [Full Story]
B.C. to defer trailer weight reductions
VICTORIA, B.C. — The Commercial Vehicle and Safety Enforcement division of the B.C. Ministry of Transportation has announced it is deferring trailer weight reductions initially slated to take effect Dec. 31. [Full Story]
Class 8 truck demand strong in October
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has reported demand for Class 8 trucks reached a six-month high in October. [Full Story]
MTA dishes out annual awards
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held an awards gala Nov. 17, at which it recognized some of the trucking industry’s finest representatives. [Full Story]
Aerofficient to Open Canadian Subsidiary
Aerofficient will open a Canadian subsidiary, Aerofficient Canada, Inc., to better serve the high demand from Canadian trucking companies. The facility will be headquartered in Windsor, Ont.
Aerofficient to Open Canadian Subsidiary
Aerofficient will open a Canadian subsidiary, Aerofficient Canada, Inc., to better serve the high demand from Canadian trucking companies. The facility will be headquartered in Windsor, Ont.
Marine Atlantic security too strict: trucker
Duane McCarthy told CBC News he’s concerned about passengers not having access to ferry terminals on both sides of the Gulf.