U.S. trucker was caught possessing child porn
An American truck driver has been sentenced to two years in jail after being caught crossing the border at Beaver Creek with more than 100 images of child pornography.
Texas trucker released from Mexican prison
A Texas truck driver who says he made a wrong turn into Mexico with a trailer full of ammunition has been released from prison but remains in the custody of immigration authorities, U.S. officials said Friday.
Fort Garry Industries acquires Pinwood Truck Parts
SARNIA, Ont. — Fort Garry Industries has announced it has reached a binding agreement to acquire an equity share in Pinwood Truck Parts.
Linde Teams With C Cross Transporation to Demonstrate LNG Mobile Fueling Unit
Linde North America, a gases and engineering company, reported a successful trial of its liquefied natural gas mobile fueling unit. The Linde mobile fueler allows customers to test the feasibility of using LNG as an alternative to fuels such as diesel.
Zurich Canada teams up with Verisk to combat cargo, equipment theft
TORONTO, Ont. — Zurich Canada is working with Verisk Crime Analytics divisions CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) to combat cargo and heavy equipment theft. The CargoNet and NER programs are built around national property…
Registration Now Open for 15 University of the Aftermarket Online Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 15 online courses that will begin Jan. 14, 2013.
Shipper conditions stable in September: FTR Associates
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Shipper conditions were for basically unchanged in September from August, with a reading of -6.9 on the FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). FTR officials say the range where the SCI has settled…
UPS Raising Rates for 2013
UPS published new rates for 2013, including an average net increase of 4.9% on UPS Ground services.
Manitoba Trucking Association doles out industry awards
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association honoured several members of the province’s trucking industry during its annual Fall Awards Gala last week. Taking home the MTA-Payne Transportation LP Associate of the Year…
Survey: Seven in 10 Truckers Using Mobile More Often for Business
Truckers are increasingly doing business via mobile devices, according to UShip.com’s third annual mobile usage survey. It also shows significant shifts in use of smartphone GPS navigation over traditional GPS units and a greater appetite for social…