Oregon experiments with rock salt as a highway de-icer, officials say
Oregon is experimenting with salting roads along a few state border crossings to de-ice them, but it has no plans to apply rock salt to Interstate 84, where a tour bus crash last month killed nine people.
JOBS: Truck firm targets unemployed construction workers
It’s not a secret that the trucking industry is seeking new drivers. There are a lot of reasons why people don’t want to become truckers these days, running from a host of heavy regulations to too many bad drivers in Nissan minivans clogging the roads.
COMPETITION WATCH: Cavalier partners with US carrier RIST Transport
BOLTON, Ont. — Cavalier has announced a new partnership with RIST Transport, which will combine the two carriers’ networks and provide two-day service between the northeastern US and markets in Ontario and Quebec.
SC&RA To Host Specialized Transportation Symposium Feb. 27-March 1
SC&RA’s Specialized Transportation Symposium is set to be held Feb. 27 through March 1 in Orlando, Fla.
The new anti-spam legislation: How can it affect your business?
I recently spoke with Ralph Kroman about Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation. Ralph Kroman is a business lawyer with WeirFoulds LLP. He helps his clients deal with intellectual property and technology matters such as the acquisition of…
Polar Tank Trailer Names Jeff Behrens Director of Purchasing
Polar Tank Trailer, a producer of dry and liquid bulk tank trailers, has named Jeff Behrens director of purchasing.
Truckers give one of their own a final tribute: a 37-truck convoy
Dale Crawford was a boss, mentor and colleague to many truckers in his life, so when that life ended, they memorialized Crawford as only they could.
Covanta Energy and Clean Energy Partner to Build CNG Stations
Covanta Energy Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an agreement to co-develop compressed natural gas stations at select Covanta facilities throughout the U.S.Covanta Energy operates over 40 facilities that convert everyday trash into clean,…
Morgan Corp. Opens New Oregon Facility
Morgan Corp. announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon, expanding the company’s number of manufacturing, parts and service centers to 12 nationwide.
Holman Automotive and ARI Donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross
ARI, a global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, together with its parent company Holman Automotive Group, donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support the on-going efforts to support those who were affecte…