Infrastructure ATA, NATSO encouraged by Biden’s infrastructure proposal April 1, 2021 The American Trucking Associations and NATSO, the trade association representing U.S.’ truck stops and travel plazas Thursday commended the $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan announced by U.S. President Joe Biden on…
Infrastructure U.S. lawmakers seek $755M to boost truck parking on highways March 29, 2021 Legislation has been introduced to create a dedicated source of funding to build more truck parking spots on the U.S. federal-aid highway system. U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and…
Infrastructure Windsor cracks down on illegal truck yards March 25, 2021 The city of Windsor is beefing up its zoning rules over truck yards in an attempt to solve what appears a unique problem brought on by its border location and…
Business Management Manitoulin Transport opens new Barrie terminal March 16, 2021 Manitoulin Transport has opened a new 21,300 sq.-ft. terminal in Barrie, Ont. The terminal features 22 dock doors for faster and more efficient loading and unloading, and increased storage capacity,…
Infrastructure Mid Canada Transload Services opens near Emerson border crossing March 9, 2021 A new transload facility and one of the largest privately owned inland ports in Manitoba is open for business. Mid Canada Transload Services is set on 250 acres along Hwy.
Equipment Ontario pilot project to provide safer, faster towing and standard rates March 2, 2021 Ontario truckers will benefit from faster service and standard towing rates when they require a tow in a designated tow zone, as part of a pilot project to be rolled…
Infrastructure Blue Water Bridge adjusts toll rates March 2, 2021 Tolls for U.S.-bound traffic at the Blue Water Bridge are being adjusted beginning April 1. Commercial tolls will be $4.50 per axle for ConneXion pre-paid accounts, $5 per axle using…
Health & Safety Why are U.S. truck stops so much better than Canada’s? March 1, 2021 There has been a lot of talk lately about the sad state, or access to washrooms for truck drivers in Canada. It is a huge problem but it doesn’t end…
Health & Safety New Jersey freight bottleneck worst for third straight year February 24, 2021 The intersection of I-95 and SR4 in Fort Lee, N.J., remained the top freight bottleneck in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, according to an annual analysis from the…
Infrastructure NATSO opposes electric vehicle charging stations at Interstate rest areas February 22, 2021 Truck stop operators and other businesses are opposing efforts to commercialize rest areas in the U.S. The idea of commercial operations at Interstate rest areas is under consideration by Congress…
Equipment Navistar fuel cell truck test to include GM and a hydrogen refueling network January 27, 2021 Navistar is joining forces with General Motors and OneH2 to roll out trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells – and even provide the refueling network to support them. JB…
Equipment ‘Truckable’ economy on the rise, but faces challenges, economist says January 25, 2021 Bob Dieli predicted a “rough ride” for the trucking industry in 2020. Little did he know how rough that ride would be. During last January’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, the…
Health & Safety More needed in bid for Ontario truck parking, says researcher January 15, 2021 The author of an extensive truck parking study says Ontario should look beyond its own plans to build physical spaces if it hopes to tackle “large, systemic and persistent” parking…
Infrastructure Madeleine Paquin to head CargoM board January 14, 2021 The Logistics and Transportation Metropolitan Cluster of Montreal, also known as CargoM, has appointed Madeleine Paquin chairwoman of its board. She previously held the position of co-chair. Paquin is president…
Infrastructure Pennsylvania Turnpike toll goes up 6% January 4, 2021 MIDDLETOWN, Penn. — A 6% toll increase has come into effect at the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The increase was approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) in July, and took effect…
