BCTA says tax debate hasn’t focused on facts

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Debate in B.C. over the HST has hit an emotional button for a public that already feels burdened by taxes, the B.C. Trucking Association says good things will come out of the new tax system.

Atlantic port finds twin in South America

SAINT JOHN -- The Port of Saint John has been twinned with the Port of Santos, Brazil.

Consecutive increases in exports halted

OTTAWA -- Falling prices for energy products dragged down Canada's merchandise exports slightly, by 0.7 percent in March, while imports grew 2 percent on the strength of precious metals.

Shipping spikes on St. Lawrence H2O highway

MONTREAL -- The St. Lawrence Seaway reported a marked increase in cargo shipped through the Seaway system from January to April 2010, compared to the same period last year.

High ceiling for class 8 truck sales in '11

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- While the deck is tilted for growth this year, experts predict significant heavy-duty truck demand in 2011 as the North American strengthens amid rapidly tightening capacity in the truckload sector.

Biofuels to account for fuel production growth: EIA

WASHINGTON -- As energy consumption grows, there will be a greater use of renewable fuels over the next 25 years within the transportation sector, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

NS offers rebates for green-friendly truck devices

DIEPPE, N.S. -- Truckers who own or lease tractor-trailers will now be eligible to receive up to $2,500 plus HST towards the purchase of fuel-saving SmartWay-approved devices.

Carriers, suppliers ask FMCSA to fix holes in EOBR rule

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Two "unrealistic" provisions in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's recent final rule on electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) should be reconsidered, stakeholders say.

Intermodal movements reaching new heights

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Intermodal transport is becoming a bigger part of the transportation market in the U.S. and one analysts sees thing progressing in favour of intermodal traffic.

Union claims fleet 'scaring' drivers from organizing, but is it?

LAVAL, Que. -- The Teamsters allege that management at Challenger Motor Freight is trying to scuttle a union drive at the carrier's Dorval, Que. terminal.