TORONTO — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that
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Month: August 2024
Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday. A lockout of union workers shut down Canada’s
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Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections
Paccar projected fewer industry-wide truck sales in Canada and the U.S. for 2024 than the company initially expected, per earnings guidance. The truckmaker revised its
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity. The Canadian trucking industry
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Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees. A work
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Lyst Reisen continues to rely on the successful Citaro city bus from Mercedes Benz
Leinfelden‑Echterdingen – The Franconian travel provider Lyst‑Reisen, based in Zellingen, is pushing ahead with its fleet modernisation thanks to 16 new Mercedes‑Benz Citaro buses. The new
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Today’s letters: Canadian Forces trucks not worth the bucks?
At about $400,000 per unit, these the new Canadian Army Light Tactical Vehicles are expensive, a reader says. You can write us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
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Wisconsin importers pay $10M to settle customs fraud case
Companies allegedly submitted false invoices to minimize taxes Two Wisconsin-based industrial products suppliers and their owners have paid more than $10 million to resolve allegations
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CTA: CBSA Must be Prepared for CARM Implementation on Oct 21
Since the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced another delay to the long-awaited launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, the Canadian Trucking Alliance
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CTA Urges Suspension of Carbon Tax on Diesel, Excise Tax Relief in Pre-Budget Submission
The Canadian Trucking Alliance outlined a path to a greener trucking industry and a fairer tax and policy system in its pre-budget submission for 2025.
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