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I am very pleased to announce that Bayview Kenworth is a recipient of the 2009 Since taking over in 2008, a new management team has driven this New Brunswick’s company to the next level. ========================================================================= August 2010 - MacKay Bridge full closure this weekend AUGUST 2010 Atlantic Region: Major delays on Marine Atlantic due to 'unforeseeable mechanical issues' Marine Atlantic ferries delayed N.L. First Party leader wants Marine Atlantic privatized Princess Margaret Bridge open again Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Increase Federal Truck Weight Limit Looking for Marine Atlantic answers: Minister Ramp repair compound Marine Atlantic woes
JULY 2010 PEI leads country in Roadcheck US Truck tonnage slides 0.6% in May Intermodal Traffic Reaches New High Bridge Authority applies for toll increase Great Dane Trailers add new NB location Freight rates are on the rise Government of Canada invests over half a billion dollars in the revitalization of Marine Atlantic Inc. Harbour bridge repairs? Just split the cheque Construction begins on Route 1 gateway project Frustrated mover barges ahead with freight plan Marine Atlantic delays Argentia passengers
JUNE 2010 June 1: West Virginia Passes Truck Idling Law June 4: Transportation key to strong economy: MLA June 12: Atlantic Chamions June 15: Marine Atlantic Inc. Commercial Reservation System and Backgrounder June 22: Manitoba cell ban starts in July June 28: Motorists asked to slow down in Construction Zones June 28: Poll: Public interested in large truck safety June 29: Ontarion Trucking Association chief address Queen's Park Media event on benefits of HST June 30: Nova Scotia LCV permitted to operate 3 round trips per day
MAY 2010 May 1: Legislation requires drivers to reduce speed for emergency vehicles May 7: Investment of $1.3 million helps bridging the Gap to New Employment May 11: Nova Scotia Class 8 Trucking Energy Efficiency Incentive Program May 12: Breaker, breaker: Big rigs can be more green May 20: Highway safety compromised: Ombudsman May 21: Marine Atlantic charters 2 refitted ferries May 22: NS, NB play down weigh station problem May 25: Marine Atlantic's new ferries worry MP May 27: Carrier guide for fatigue management takes first steps
APRIL 2010 April 27: Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Ottawa to Understand complexity of vehicles, differences with US in setting Fuel Economy Standards April 27: Truckers botch ferry bookings: Marine Atlantic April 27: Harbour Bridge stance backed April 20: CVSA moves Roadcheck to June 8 - 10 April 20: Removal of Spring Weight Restrictions - NB April 19: Some Ferry reservation: Driver says Marine Atlantic problem not fixed April 16: Legislation requires drivers to reduce speed for Emergency Vehicles April: Code of Armour April: CSA Delayed April 9: MTO agrees to review CB ban before implementation takes effect in 3 years April 8: CTA Launches study on Roots and Solutions to Cargo Crime Problem April 8: FMCSA pushes back start of CSA 2010 Enactment
MARCH 2010 March 30: Paul Easson becomes Chairman of Canadian Trucking Alliance March 19: Ottawa urged to allow Harbour Bridge repairs March 18: Motorist, employers urged to prepare now for Princess Margaret Bridge construction March 16: National Professional Truck Driving Championships back on track March 15: Environment-friendly projects supported by climate action plan March 15: CTA calls for adoption of a Universal EOBR mandate March 11: CBSA Announces delay to implementation of advanced commercial information (ACI) highway e-manifest March 10: The Saint John Harbour Bridge status could be an issue for the APTA March 5: Environment-Friendly project supported by climate action fund March 5: Keltic Transportation lends support to needy Montreal families To view any memo or news release, click on the underlined word
INFORMATION - CARGO SECUREMENT CHANGES JANUARY 2010 Click here for information.
ATTENTION FREE AND SECURE TRADE (FAST) MEMBERS NEW GENERATION FAST CARDS REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1st
JANUARY 2010 January 5: NB studies ban on cellphones use while driving January 8: Business leaders renew support of Saint John - Digby Ferry service January 8: St. Stephen - Calais International Bridge officially opened January 12: Transportation investment exceed $1.3 billion since 2006 January 20: Notice to all drivers (HHB) January 20: Warren Transport and D.D. Transport announce merger January 25: Statistics Canada releases trucking commodity origin and destination survey for 2008 January 26: Day and Ross expands Western Canadian base with acquisition of Edward Transport
DECEMBER 2009 December 2: Province invests $4.25 Million in green transportation and technology projects December 2: Restrictions eased on Long Combination Vehicles December 7: Drop trailer fee doubles December 15: Bridge closure prompts calls for truck stop December 15: Weight and see about pilot project truckers December 18: Weight limit extention
NOVEMBER 2009 November 3: CTA applauds USDA withdrawal of interim rule for increasing APHIS user fees November 5: US Customs and Border Protection - Notice of change in operations November 18: Changes to the processings of meat shipments from U.S. http://www.apta.ca/webcura/files/1715.pdf November 19: The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association applauds recommendations made by the Auditor General November 25: CBP announces changes for commercial frequent traveler program members
OCTOBER 2009 October 5: APTA elects new Executive at AGM in Brudenell, PEI October 8: Gulf ferry schedule still disrupted October 9: Truckers face fee hikes for NL ferry service October 27: US Truck Driver Hours of Service Rules to be re-written
SEPTEMBER 2009 September 14: Flu planning a focus of premiers September 24: Armour Transportation accepts award September 25: Feds give $9.5 million to Marine Atlantic September 30: Ontario announces details on ban on hand-held devices |
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