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Driver Posthumously Given Truck Hero Award
TORONTO, ON -- Lindsay Findlay was cut-off by an impaired driver, but rather than ensure his own safety by slamming the full force of his truck into the reckless driver's car, likely causing a chain reaction that would send both vehicles dangerously into traffic, the veteran Arnprior, ON trucker was able to limit the impact with quick maneuvering and responsive braking before eventually losing control and hitting the guardrail. He died at the scene.
Alberta Recognizes Military Licences for Trucking
EDMONTON, AB -- Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation announced his government will now begin to recognize the DND 404 military driver's permit. This allows for the awarding of the civilian equivalent commercial licence to serving and recently retired vets who had a valid DND 404 within the qualifying timeframe. Until now, such military driving qualifications were not transferable into a commercial licence despite the fact that many serving and retired veterans have already acquired the needed driver training, qualifications and experience in the Canadian Armed Forces to drive heavy military vehicles on Canadian roads and abroad.
Heading South? Deadly Routes ID’d, More $$ for Truck Parking
NEW YORK, NY and WICHITA, KS -- If you are going to be doing a little or a lot of trucking south of the border, there is bad news when it comes to traffic and your safety, while there is better news when it comes to finding places to rest your weary head.
7 Reasons Why Jack Fielding is Ontario’s Driver of the Year
TORONTO, ON -- Jack Fielding, a truckload operator for Bison Transport, was named the 2015 Volvo Trucks Canada-Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) driver of the year last week, during an awards ceremony at the association's annual conference in Toronto.
Trailer Wizards Relocates in Regina
MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Trailer Wizards Ltd. has moved its Regina, SK, location to a larger, more modern facility. Situated on two and half acres in the heart of the industrial section of the city, this new facility located right off of Highway 6 at 2361 Industrial Drive, replacing the 445 Winnipeg Street branch where Trailer Wizards served the Regina market for nearly four years.
Champlain Bridge Lane Closures, Detours This Weekend
LONGUEUIL, QC -- The final major work blitz at the Champlain Bridge is scheduled for this upcoming weekend meaning there will be lane closures, detours and backed up traffic for those wanting to travel between Montreal and Brossard. The work is part of a three-leg series to install modular trusses under the bridge to support the edge girders and ensure safe passage for users until the new Champlain Bridge opens. The work will be done over the weekend, from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, to minimize the effect on traffic. Drivers are advised to plan their trips in advance and consider other itineraries in order to avoid the Champlain Bridge corridor as much as possible. Maps showing the closures and detours for the blitz are available online.
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