Federal ELD mandate now enforced in most areas of Canada

Enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has now begun in most parts of Canada, leaving Quebec as the only province that will delay such actions until June 1,…

Federal ELD mandate now enforced in most areas of Canada

Enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has now begun in most parts of Canada, leaving Quebec as the only province that will delay such actions until…

Contracted truck drivers surprised by bills for repairs

Independent truck drivers who fail to properly review their contracts might find themselves exposed to steep repair bills after a collision. It’s a lesson Manpreet Singh learned the hard way.

McKee focused on solving challenges in Atlantic Canada

The “new guy” at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, as he calls himself, is no stranger to the trucking industry and keen to reach out to members and provide solutions…

Quebec ELD enforcement delayed till June 1

Quebec will begin enforcing the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate on June 1, 2023. The ELD mandate in Canada will require truck drivers who follow hours of service (HOS)…

Quebec ELD enforcement likely in March

As most of Canada begins enforcing the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate on Jan. 1, 2023, Quebec will be the only province not applying the rules. Marc Cadieux,…

Consistent road tests provide improved assessments

Uniformity during road tests and consistency among driver evaluators is key to ensuring that candidates with similar skill levels can be properly assessed and hired if they meet requirements. Chris…

Layers of grime and snow trigger extra truck inspections

Most truckers’ hearts skip a beat when they see a cruiser’s flashing lights behind them, or an open scale house ahead of them. “Why did they pull me over?” is…

Customs broker outage sparks border delays again

Commercial truck drivers faced delays at Canada-U.S. border crossings this week after Customs broker Livingston International experienced a system outage, following a similar incident four months ago in August. Dan…

Musket Transport’s Santa helps deliver toys to 2,000 needy families

Musket Transport helped store and recently deliver toys to 2,000 needy families, partnering with the Salvation Army to help facilitate its Toys for Tots program. Professional longhaul driver Dean R.,…

Who hauled the giant Christmas tree to Toronto?

A giant Christmas tree is the center of attraction at Nathan Phillips Square ablaze with the Cavalcade of Lights for the holiday season, attracting crowds of people into the heart…

Learn to chain up before it’s too late

As winter approaches, tire chain-up regulations start popping up in some jurisdictions. If you drive into British Columbia or Newfoundland and Labrador, you better be carrying chains and using them…

Caledon wins court order, $30K fine against trucking firm for illegal land use

The Town of Caledon – which says it’s besieged by illegal truck parking yards – has successfully prosecuted a trucking company resulting in a court order to cease illegal operations…

APTA hires McKee as executive director

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) announced the appointment of Chris McKee as executive director. He will step into the role on Dec. 1. McKee, who calls Riverview, N.B., home,…

Fuel prices, driver shortage, parking top issues facing industry, ATA’s Sumerford says

Fuel prices, driver shortage and retention, truck parking, driver compensation, economy, delays at customer facilities, and compliance and safety are the top issues facing the trucking industry, said Harold Sumerford,…