Atlantic truckers welcome coming Port of Halifax rail link

A new rail line between two container terminals is expected to alleviate heavy truck congestion in downtown Halifax, and the head of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is “cautiously…

Once the subject of fierce debate, speed limiters are a fact of life in Ontario, Quebec

Most trucks operating in Ontario and Quebec have had to mechanically govern their speeds at 105 km/h since 2008, but proposals for similar legislation in B.C. and the U.S.

Marine Atlantic delays fuel surcharge hike by six months

Ferry operator Marine Atlantic, which had previously announced a fuel surcharge increase for June 1, has issued a press release indicating it is delaying the increase by six months. The…

Manitoba provides $400,000 a year to promote trucking jobs, support training

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) will receive about $400,000 in annual funding from the Manitoba government over the next four years to help inform provincial residents about job opportunities in…

CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to focus on speeding

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will place a special focus on speeding during Operation Safe Driver Week, running July 9-15. Law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico and the…

Anti human trafficking messages to focus on key states

Several states will be in the spotlight as the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) looks to raise awareness about human trafficking. The agency’s Your…