A plan to build a second span for the Peace Bridge, linking Buffalo, N.Y., and Canada on a heavily-used truck route, were dealt a blow recently when a politically appointed panel on the U.S. side rejected the bi-national proposal.

Operation Lifesaver, a movement dedicated to ending truck and car collisions with trains, will premier its safety video aimed at truck drivers May 17. “Your License or Your Life” emphasizes the dangers of stranding a truck at a rail crossing, and offers steps on how to extricate the vehicle.

The “Love Bug” virus rippled across the Internet last week, putting the bite on a number of carriers and trucking-related businesses.

The Canadian reaction to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of its hours-of-service proposal was subdued in most quarters, more than a week after the unveiling caused a commotion throughout this country.

The check isn’t in the mail yet, but sources say an additional $5 million has been “found” for further development of U.S. Customs Service’s Automated Commercial Environment computer system.

The Canadian reaction to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of its hours-of-service proposal was subdued in most quarters, more than a week after the unveiling caused a commotion throughout this country.

Anyone who wants to know how Canada’s recent fuel crisis affected owner-operators should answer the following question: What do you get when you mix high fuel prices, more than 50 disgruntled truckers, a wife and a doughnut shop?

The Manitoba Trucking Association is making a dent in the province’s driver shortage and groups of unemployed Manitobans will benefit from its efforts in Canada.

The Manitoba Trucking Association is making a dent in the province’s driver shortage and groups of unemployed Manitobans will benefit from its efforts in Canada.

The check isn’t in the mail yet, but sources say an additional $5 million has been “found” for further development of U.S. Customs Service’s Automated Commercial Environment computer system.