Brampton trucker found not guilty of trying to smuggle drugs into Canada
A Brampton truck driver has been found not guilty of trying to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine across the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit to Windsor.
In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 6: Making the adjustment
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.
CTA to CBSA: Fix ACI eManifest or risk losing carrier participation
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance has informed Canada Customs and Border Agency (CBSA) that member carriers are still experiencing difficulties and delays with the ACI eManifest program since the beginning of the informed…
Pennsylvania Opens Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection began accepting applications Dec. 1 for its Natural Gas Vehicle Grant program, which will provide up to $20 million over the next three years to help pay for the incremental purchase and conver…
Mack donates $25,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Mack Trucks has donated $25,000 to New York City to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The donation will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to…
Maxim pancake breakfast raises more than $8,000 for Christmas charity
WINNIPEG, Man. — Maxim Truck and Trailer’s annual charity pancake breakfast has raised $8,265 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg.
FMCSA Orders Two Companies to Shut Down
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered LEX Express Inc. (DBA Lincolnland Express) of Champaign, Ill., and Ben Gordon Enterprises LLC (DBA Gordon’s Tree Service) of Slidell, La., to immediately cease all transportation services.
Reader admires funeral etiquette
My co-worker was telling me how a couple of truck drivers stopped traffic on the interstate when they were going down Interstate 20 so no one could interfere with the funeral procession.
President to Visit Detroit Diesel Plant
President Obama is scheduled to travel today to Redford Township, Mich., for an event on the economy at the Daimler Detroit Diesel plant.
Dupre Expands Presence in Houston Area with Channelview Terminal
Dupre Logistics, Lafayette, La., announced the expansion of its Houston area operations with the addition of a new full-service facility located in Channelview, Texas.