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A 2018 Ram 1500 pickup. (FCANorthAmerica.com)

U.S. stance on autos sows more doubt about NAFTA overhaul

By Dave Graham, David Ljunggren, GFM Network News October 13, 2017

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — The Trump administration on Friday demanded that U.S.-made content account for half the value of the cars and trucks sold under the North American Free Trade Agreement, raising further doubts about any potential deal to renew the pact. Three sources briefed on the protectionist U.S. proposal, which is in line

Local news

Riding Mountain road bans in effect

Spring weight restrictions will prevent road damage during thaw

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 11, 2017

To minimize road damage during the spring thaw, Riding Mountain National Park has imposed restrictions on Highways 19 and 10 where they pass through the park. Effective immediately, weight restrictions of 6,006 lbs. or 2,730 kg gross vehicle weight will be enforced on Hwy. No. 19 within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park. As

A ship at Brazil’s Port of Santos.(Portosdobrasil.gov.br via Flickr)

Crops, Weather

Soy loadings delayed at Brazil northern ports

By GFM Network News, Reuters March 2, 2017

Brasilia | Reuters — At least 11 ships are facing delays in loading soybeans at Brazil’s northern ports after rains washed out roads and disrupted the progress of trucks carrying beans from the centre-west region, Brazilian officials said on Thursday. Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said some commodities traders could have problems fulfilling soy export contracts

Once animals have been loaded onto the level trailer surface, hydraulic lifts raise the animals into a locked position.

Livestock, Local news

Livestock transport company testing new trailer design

Prototype will be tested for six to 12 months

By Jennifer Paige June 25, 2015

One of North America’s largest commercial livestock carriers recently unveiled a new trailer that may revolutionize the future of livestock transportation. Steve’s livestock transport, which transports more than 2,500 head of cattle and 150,000 pigs throughout North America weekly, has partnered with Wilson Trailer Company of Sioux City, Iowa, to develop an all-aluminum hydraulic lift

News

Western provinces harmonize trucking rules

By Manitoba Government Release February 15, 2013

Truckers travelling across the four western provinces will face consistent operating rules when using trailer units, which will lower hauling costs and increase efficiency within the industry, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced Feb. 8. “This agreement will benefit our trucking industry because it means big trucks travelling to and from Manitoba will have

News

Province adjusts highway weight allowances

By Manitoba Government Release November 30, 2012

Proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act would permit businesses and farmers to carry heavier loads sooner when weather permits and would allow the province to implement detours for heavy vehicles more efficiently when disaster strikes, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced today. “These proposed amendments will help drive rural economic growth by allowing

News

The long, brutal haul from farm to port in Brazil

By Peter Murphy November 15, 2012

Reuters / When Marcondes Mendonça hauls corn from Brazil’s Farm Belt to port in the distant south, the young trucker prays for protection from gaping potholes and dangerous drivers, and dreads the squalid toilets on the seven-day journey ahead. He also braces for other hassles: traffic bottlenecks, backlogs at port and a stifling bureaucracy. Overwhelmed

Opinion

Protecting Tow Truck Drivers

July 28, 2011

Imagine you had the constant threat of being run over by a vehicle travelling upwards of 100 km per hour while trying to do your job. For over 400 tow truck drivers in Manitoba, this is their reality every day. The sudden gush of wind that passes as they hook up a car to the

Livestock

Inspect Stock Trailers Before Transporting Cattle

By NDSU Release June 3, 2010

“Strive to get the cattle to the destination in the safest manner possible for you and for them.” – CARL DAHLEN With spring work winding down in many areas, beef producers are starting to bring cattle out to summer pastures. For producers who don’t pasture cattle close to home or don’t herd their cattle cross-country

News, Oilseeds

In Brief… – for Jan. 7, 2010

January 7, 2010

Approved labs only: The Canadian Flax Council is warning producers to be sure they have their flax samples checked for the presence of the genetically modified variety CDC Triffid by an approved lab before attempting delivery. In addition to the labs that have been approved by the Canadian Grain Commission, several grain companies have indicated

Daily Network News

Equine herpes case confirmed at Moose Jaw Exhibition Company

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures lower after sideways trade

U.S. grains: Wheat ends higher on short covering though ample supply weighs

Tag Archives Trucks

U.S. stance on autos sows more doubt about NAFTA overhaul

Riding Mountain road bans in effect

Soy loadings delayed at Brazil northern ports

Livestock transport company testing new trailer design

Western provinces harmonize trucking rules

Province adjusts highway weight allowances

The long, brutal haul from farm to port in Brazil

Protecting Tow Truck Drivers

Inspect Stock Trailers Before Transporting Cattle

In Brief… – for Jan. 7, 2010

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