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1980 How I Would Handle Immigration

November 15, 2016Podcast2016, Al Smith, Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, barack obama, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, Michelle Obama, New York City, Republican Party (United States), Statue of LibertyTomWiles

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1980 How I Would Handle Immigration

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Marine Atlantic alters ferry service due to lower volumes
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – Marine Atlantic has altered the schedule for its ferry service as it responds to lower traffic volumes connected to Covid-19. There will continue to be at least two daily crossings between Port aux Basques, Nfld. and North Sydney, N.S. this summer, although the Argentia, Nfld. service has been suspended for the […]
Harvey Butcher hangs up the keys
OSHAWA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has announced longtime salesman Harvey Butcher has retired. Butcher’s 49-year career concluded May 31. He has spent the last eight years selling new and used trucks and trailers to customers in Durham Region on behalf of Rush Truck Centres of Canada. “Harvey is now ready for more […]
Omnitracs integrating Covid-19 data
DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs is integrating Covid-19 information into its fleet mapping tool, giving fleets a way to identify risks associated with specific locations and routes. “Drivers are on the front lines of national response efforts around this pandemic while putting their own lives at risk,” said Paul Nagy, chief product officer. “As an organization, […]
Spartan Motors rebrands itself as The Shyft Group
NOVI, Mich. — Specialty vehicle manufacturer Spartan Motors has changed its name to The Shyft Group following the divestiture of its emergency response business, the company announced Monday. “For 45 years, the company has gone to market as Spartan. This new chapter has been well contemplated, aligned with our long-term growth strategy, and it is […]
Nikola, Ryder terminate exclusive partnership
PHOENIX, Az. – Nikola and Ryder System have terminated an agreement that was to see Ryder exclusively support Nikola’s hydrogen electric semi trucks. “Ryder has been incredible to work with and they have been with us since late 2016,” says Trevor Milton, CEO Nikola Corporation. “As the market evolves, each of us are now free […]
Movie industry drivers get clearinghouse reprieve
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. regulators have granted the company that provides truck drivers to the movie industry an exemption from pre-employment full query as required under the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program. Under rules that went into effect in January, employers won’t be able to hire a driver who has been flagged by the clearinghouse […]
Indian aftermarket supplier expands North American presence
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Anand Motor Products, an aftermarket supplier based in India, has named Scott Austin sales director for North America as part of its aggressive growth plans. Austin will work closely with AMP’s North American customers as well as lead the company’s business development goals and initiatives in the continent, the company said Monday. […]
Ontario extends deadlines for plates, licences until at least July 1
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has further extended the validation period for a series of licences, vehicle plates, and other products until at least July 1 – and other extensions may still come because of Covid-19 disruptions. The announcement applies to the following documents that would have expired on or after March […]
ZF finalizes Wabco acquisition
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF has announced it has closed its acquisition of Wabco, forming a global integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technologies. With the acquisition complete, ZF’s focus will be to expand its commercial vehicle service portfolio. “The combination of these two successful enterprises will bring a new dimension of innovation and capability for […]
New Brunswick truck drivers encouraged to take voluntary Covid-19 tests
FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick truck drivers are being “strongly encouraged” to be voluntarily tested for Covid-19 when facing such requests at a provincial weigh station. The request comes in a memo distributed by Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Testing began yesterday at the Saint Jacques weigh station, and additional […]
Special edition of Today’s Trucking focuses on Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont. – There is no bigger story for the trucking industry than the impact of Covid-19 on the supply chain. And Today’s Trucking has responded by printing a special edition devoted to the industry’s fight against the pandemic. The following are among the featured stories: ‘Our truck drivers are these heroes’ – The world […]
Brake condition, poor maintenance blamed for fatal truck crash
MAGOG, Que. – A combination of high speeds and poor maintenance contributed to a workplace accident that claimed the life of Les Sciures Jutras truck driver Sylvain Ferguson, Quebec’s occupational health and safety agency concludes. The Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail’s (CNESST) report has just been released […]
Orillia lifts 40-year truck ban on major street
ORILLIA, Ont. – The City of Orillia has lifted a 40-year heavy truck ban on a major street, thanks to an initiative by a longtime resident. “City staff presented a report to our council earlier this week, which recommended that the heavy truck restriction on West Street North between Coldwater Road and Fittons Road be […]
App prototype looks to keep truck drivers safe, socially distant
KITCHENER, Ont. — Researchers at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ont., are building a mobile software app that will help critical supply chain workers maintain physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic. The prototype is being developed by researchers at the college’s SMART (Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Recycling Technologies) Centre in collaboration with Kitchener-based Conestoga Cold Storage […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers saw best conditions ever in March
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers enjoyed favorable market conditions in March, with an FTR Shippers Conditions Index reading of 19.7 – more than double February’s reading. That reflected the most favorable market conditions ever. FTR attributes it to Covid-19’s affect on utilization, rates, and fuel costs, and projects conditions to remain in shippers’ favor higher, […]
U.S. transportation workers to get 15.5M facial coverings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday it will distribute more than 2 million cloth facial coverings to highway and motor carrier workers. In all, the department will send 15.5 million coverings to workers in the transportation industry. “Transportation workers are on the frontlines of keeping our transportation systems operational during […]
Distribution will change in a post Covid-19 world
TORONTO, Ont. – Doors are beginning to reopen as governments lift some of the business restrictions imposed during Covid-19. But Cyndi Brandt, Omnitracs vice-president – sales enablement, knows distribution models have been upended and that some operations will never re-open. “Business is never going to be business as usual,” she said during a company webinar […]
1,500 rigs vie for attention at virtual show
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nearly 1,500 trucks from around the world are competing for attention at the American Truck Historical Society’s virtual show, opening Thursday. “I am extremely proud to be able to bring the fun and excitement of our event directly to our dedicated members and the public.” – Tom Mullen, president, American Truck […]
Fleets consider making telecommuting permanent
TORONTO, Ont. – Just a few months ago, working from home was a remote dream for most people. Today, working remotely is the reality for millions, and some Canadian fleets are already considering making it permanent, post-Covid-19. The telecommuting experience has been so positive for TFI International, the trucking and logistics giant is considering a […]
Ontario project to develop winter road WISDOM
TORONTO, Ont. – IBI Group and Weather Telematics are joining together to develop a high-tech system that will help to better respond to winter road conditions. Known as the Winter Ice and Snow Decision Support System for Operations Management (WISDOM) platform, the tool is being developed with support from Ontario Centres of Excellence. Two unnamed […]

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