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Wed, 14 May 2008Ontario speed limiter law another step closer to reality
- TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Legislature has approved Bill 41, the controversial law that would require all trucks ... [<a [more] . . .
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Wed, 14 May 2008COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans sees Q1 earnings decline
- WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Income Fund suffered a $3.1 million drop in net earnings in the first quarter of 2008 [more] . . .
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Wed, 14 May 2008IdleAire files for bankruptcy
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- IdleAire Technologies, a provider of user-pay cab comfort systems at US truck stops, has filed ... [<a [more] . . .
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Wed, 14 May 2008COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac suffers Q1 declines, names new CFO
- CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Income Fund has reported a first quarter revenue decrease of 2.9% compared to last year an... [more] . . .
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Wed, 14 May 2008UPS continues to green its fleet
- GAFFNEY, S.C. -- UPS has placed what's being called the largest order of alternative fuel commercial vehicles with ... [<a [more] . . .
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Wed, 14 May 2008Truck World crowds impress
- TORONTO, Ont. -- The industry downturn was not apparent at this year's Truck World, organizers say, noting a crowd ... [more] . . .
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Fri, 09 May 2008Irvine Truck Centre, Gold Key both repeat winners in annual GM sales race
- MARKHAM, Ont. -- Both Irvine Truck Centre of Markham, just north of Toronto, and Gold Key's commercial truck centre... [<a [more] . . .
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Fri, 09 May 2008Kenworth adds extended day cab option for C500 vocational model
- KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth is now offering its popular extended day cab option for the Kenworth C500 model. [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84120&issue=05092008&ref=rss"><strong>Full [more
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Fri, 09 May 2008ATA launches industry-wide environmental sustainability program
- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has launched the first-ever industry-wide environmenta... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84118&issue=05092008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Fri, 09 May 2008Longer training period doesn't necessarily produce better drivers: Report
- ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has completed research that shows new comme... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84104&issue=05092008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Fri, 09 May 2008International lowers financing rate on new trucks
- TORONTO, Ont. -- International has launched its Ready to Roll sales event, with financing rates as low as 4.99% ove... [more] . . .
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Fri, 09 May 20082009 FORD FLEX; BUILT IN CANADA CROSSOVER REDEFINES TRAVEL FOR MODERN NORTH AMERICAN FAMILIES
- Ford Motor Company redefines the modern North American family journey with the 2009 Ford Flex, a new full-size crossover that [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider National orders its truck fleet to slow down
- GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has announced that it has ordered its fleet of 10,6000 professional drivers t... [<a [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008Navistar says test results back its claim of aero superiority
- CHICAGO, Ill. -- Navistar has been undergoing various aerodynamic tests recently, including wind tunnel and over-th... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84078&issue=05082008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Thu, 08 May 2008New bridge in works for Windsor-Detroit corridor?
- WINDSOR, Ont. -- Canada and the US are reportedly in the planning stages for a new bridge linking Windsor and [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008Deflating tires costs the subject of latest Transportation Matters
- TORONTO, Ont. -- The latest episode of Transportation Matters looks at a new technology the City of Toronto is usin... [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008Report: Liberals want to replace excise fuel tax with broader carbon tax
- OTTAWA, Ont. -- Canada's Opposition Liberal leader, Stephane Dion, is planning to propose a carbon tax system that ... [<a [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008Dump trucks plan rolling protests through GTA
- TORONTO, Ont. -- GTA dump truck drivers will slow traffic on busy routes around the city Thursday to protest a [more] . . .
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Thu, 08 May 2008Industry Minister calls for improved cross-border trade
- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Canada's Industry Minister Jim Prentice told business leaders in the US yesterday that the Cana... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84044&issue=05082008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Wed, 07 May 2008COMPETITION WATCH:Con-way Truckload lowers top speed of fleet in sustainability initiative
- JOPLIN, Mo. -- Con-way Truckload has reduced the maximum governed speed of its 2,700-tractor fleet from 70 to 65 [more] . . .
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Wed, 07 May 2008Increased weight limits for wide base single tires to go into effect
- OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety has approved several ame... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=84010&issue=05072008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Tue, 06 May 2008Dana looks to improve efficiency, reduce weight of tandem line-up
- KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Commercial Vehicle Systems group of Dana Holding Corporation has enhanced its line-up of 40... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=83969&issue=05062008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Tue, 06 May 2008CTA calls on government to ease hurdles to proposed fuel waiver regulation
- OTTAWA, Ont. -- The federal government has proposed an amendment to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=83966&issue=05062008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Tue, 06 May 2008Bendix battles sweepstake scam that uses company name for illegal consumer "awards"
- ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix is warning the public about a recent sweepstake scam that is fraudulently posing under the c... [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008B.C. calls for strict measures, safety improvements after 6,000 trucks put out-of-service in 2006
- VANCOUVER, B.C. -- About 6,000 transport trucks a year are ordered off B.C. roads after failing a safety inspection... [<a [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008Lock 'em up: B.C. Ministry considers truck-jail for worst offenders
- VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Highways is considering truck-jail, which entails seizin... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=83955&issue=05062008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Tue, 06 May 2008B.C. considers approving Rocky Mountain doubles on provincial highways
- VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Highways is considering an expansion of a program that a... [<a [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008Price increase set for Bandag customers in US; Canadian prices unchanged
- MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) have announced price increases in the US of up to 5% fo... [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008Feds push millions towards emissions-reducing projects
- OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Government of Canada is announced a number of projects to help the freight transportation secto... [<a [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008B.C.'s Golden Ears toll bridge reaches halfway point
- LANGLEY, B.C. -- Construction is now at the halfway point for a new bridge that will cross the Fraser River [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008Ontario's roads among safest in North America
- TORONTO, Ont. -- By helping to reduce drinking and driving, cracking down on street racing, improving school bus an... [<a [more] . . .
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Tue, 06 May 2008AMTA convention promotes benefits of in-cab technology
- BANFF, Alta. -- A traditional logbook is a labour-intensive, inefficient, paper-based system, that has outlived it'... [<a href="http://www.trucknews.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=83912&issue=05052008&ref=rss"><strong>F
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Mon, 05 May 2008COMPETITION WATCH: FedEx Truckload Brokerage expands coverage to Canada
- AKRON, Ohio -- FedEx Truckload Brokerage, a subsidiary of FedEx Custom Critical, can now meet its customers' needs ... [<a [more] . . .
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Mon, 05 May 2008Peterbilt showcases hybrid Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist vehicle at Waste Expo
- CHICAGO, Ill. -- Peterbilt Motors Company is displaying its Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) at the 2008 Was... [<a [more] . . .
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Mon, 05 May 2008FEATURE OF THE WEEK - Spec' Smart: You've got to keep your cool when spec'ing reefers
- Don't let the disparity of manufacturers fool you into thinking reefers are a spec you need spend little time on. [more] . . .
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