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Taking A Stance
BANFF, Alta. - Alberta has no intentions to introduce speed limiter legislation or force the federal hours-of-service rules on intra-provincial carriers, Transport Minister Luke Ouellette reiterated a... [Full Story]
Safety Pays For Fuel Hauler
PORT MOODY, B.C. - Safety has become a major priority for a Port Moody, B.C. fuel transport company -and it's paying off. [Full Story]
An Alternative Look At Diesel Power
The diesel engine is one of the most efficient energy converters we have available to us today, delivering an overall efficiency of about 35%. Compare that to energy sources such as hydrogen or biogas... [Full Story]
Five Opportunities That Didn't Exist A Year Ago
At a recent Driving for Profit seminar, industry consultant Dan Goodwill urged fleets to "Think offensively as well as defensively, because opportunities are presenting themselves that you may never s... [Full Story]
And The Winners Are:
CALGARY, Alta. - In addition to Wheeler Transport, three other fuel hauling companies were honoured for their safety records today by the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI). [Full Story]
Strike Averted As B.C. Container Haulers Reach Deal
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The union representing O/Os serving Port Metro Vancouver announced in early May that a strike involving workers for two local trucking companies has been averted. [Full Story]
Alberta's Finest
BANFF, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has awarded Pat Thorne of Canadian Freightways its Driver of the Year award, because of his safety record, a strong work ethic and superio... [Full Story]
AMTA Elects New Board At Annual Convention
BANFF, Alta. - Richard Warnock of Westfreight Systems has been elected the new president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, an announcement made at this year's AMTA annual general meeting and... [Full Story]
AMTA Breaks Ground At New 'Centre Of Excellence'
CALGARY, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently broke ground at the site of its new 'Centre of Excellence.' [Full Story]
Inside Jobs
BANFF, Alta. - Employee misconduct can be far more serious than tardiness, excessive absenteeism or even dipping into the petty cash, according to two forensic accounting investigators who spoke at th... [Full Story]
