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Canadian truckers who use the Blue Water Ferry to cross the St. Clair River from Sombra, Ontario, to Marine City, Mich., reportedly were surprised and upset at the U.S. Customs Service’s sudden enforcement early this year of its permit policy for small ports of entry.

Tom Leedham, a former vice president for the Teamsters, has renewed his challenge to incumbent President James P. Hoffa for the union’s top job.

Volvo Trucks Canada and Centennial College in Ontario are about to send their first group of 18 trained truck technicians into the world. These students are the first beneficiaries of a 36-week apprenticeship program started in September at Centennial as a partnership between the company and the college.

Tom Leedham, a former vice president for the Teamsters, has renewed his challenge to incumbent President James P. Hoffa for the union’s top job.

The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department, which comprises 28 unions and 1.6 million members, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in July with its third national convention.

Canadian truckers who use the Blue Water Ferry to cross the St. Clair River from Sombra, Ontario, to Marine City, Mich., reportedly were surprised and upset at the U.S. Customs Service’s sudden enforcement early this year of its permit policy for small ports of entry.

Every employer fears the discontented or unbalanced worker who commits a violent act. But if an employer doesn't take steps to verify an applicant's work history or identify a prior criminal record befire hiring them, the firm can be held liable for their actions.

In the news this morning: Covenant issues warning on earnings, sets stock buyback plan; Schneider Logistics inks deal with ContractorHub.com; and Illinois Gov. Ryan says U.S., other states share blame for in CDL scandal.

This afternoon's headlines: Future cargo volume uncertain at Port of Boston; driving instructor found guilty of conspiracy in Illinois CDL scandal; and USFreightways to buy back up to 500,000 shares.

In recounting his first year as general president of the Teamsters union, James P. Hoffa last week cited success in winning better contracts and recruiting new members. He also took the opportunity to speak out against the recently approved China trade agreement.