New trucking rules have wide-ranging effects
Two new trucking rules – one from California and the other federal – could have wide-ranging effects on the fresh produce industry from the shipper all the way to the retailer.
Canada’s largest retreading plant inaugurated
GRANBY, Que. — Groupe Robert Bernard has inaugurated the largest retreading plant in Canada, boasting 70,000 sq.-ft. of floor space.
Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems
SALISBURY, N.B. — The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include:
Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account
GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director.
Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The…
“Market evolving dramatically” for transportation providers: Day & Ross COO
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Doug Harrison, COO, Day & Ross Transportation Group, led a session at Supply Chain Canada’s 46th annual conference in Mississauga, Ont. on May 15 that focused on the evolution of today’s transportation…
Trucker injured in crash on Route 581 exit
A truck driver sustained minor injuries Thursday morning when he crashed his tractor-trailer while exiting Route 581 at the Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.
Full Reciprocity Plan Big Positive for Trucking Industry
Proposed changes to the International Registration Plan has the full support of the Canadian Trucking Alliance , and perhaps soon every provincial trucking association.
St. Croix bridge barges cleared for work, after mussels found
Barges sidelined from work on the new St. Croix River bridge near Stillwater because of a zebra mussel scare have been cleared after the project’s contractor submitted tightened decontamination controls to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Driving Window Regulations for Truckers
By Jerry Askin Each year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured in accidents involving tractor trailers.