ATRI study reveals preliminary findings on speed limiter use

WASHINGTON -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has given a sneak peak into its industry survey on speed limiters.

New CVOR model takes affect today in Ontario

TORONTO -- More significant changes to Ontario's Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration system kick in today, including a new "proactive" intervention model which replaces the current "rehabilitative" system.

Haldex warns fleets on dangers of imitation slack adjusters

GUELPH, Ont. -- You finally take time to climb under your tractor to check your brake slack, you find everything's okay; you're merrily on the road home and then oops...you feel the fade.

U.S. regulators sift through thousands of opinions on speed limiters

WASHINGTON -- Independent truckers, big carriers, and Joe Public have given U.S. trucking officials a lot to think about when it comes to the controversial issue of mandatory speed limiters on trucks.

New Alta PIC program almost complete

CALGARY -- A next-generation version of Alberta's Partners in Compliance (PIC) program for trucking carriers is slated to officially kick-off in May, says the Alberta Motor Truck Association.

Manufacturers, safety cops debate air disc brake enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A terrific debate arose at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Symposium (CVSA) in Indianapolis not too long ago, between three manufacturers of air disc brakes and several CVSA inspectors on how to inspect these brakes at roadside.

Speed limiters backed by Ontario’s top cop; OTA wants action

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association can include another high-profile ally in support of its two-year effort to have all trucks equipped with mandatory speed limiters.

Alberta trucker certification classes begin soon

RED DEER, Alta. -- The long-awaited, post-Class 1 truck driver certification program at Red Deer College is set to open up this coming June.

CN Strike Update: Atlantic port workers refuse to picket

HALIFAX -- Once again the United Transportation Union (UTU) does not have complete member solidarity as a Halifax UTU local says it won't participate in rotating strikes if ordered to by head office.

Manitoba Public Insurance to subsidize truck driver training

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Public Insurance announced that will invest $5 million in a truck driver training.

CN Strike Update: Union decries back-to-work law; Railway calls stalemate

OTTAWA -- The Conservative government in Ottawa says it'll fast-track previously introduced back-to-work legislation to end a renewed strike by CN workers, just as railway declared a national agreement with the fragmented United Transportation Union could never be reached.

CPX named one of best employers in Canada

SURREY, B.C. -- One of Canada's most innovative trucking companies on labor issues has been recognized by a leading business magazine.

End users may be on the hook for trailer guard condition

TORONTO -- Last time we went through this, it was the Yanks introducing a new under-ride guard for trailers. In 1998, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced

N.B. greenlights permits for 4-axle semis

FREDERICTON, N.B. -- New special permits for four-axle semi-trailers transporting dry bulk products will be issued to the trucking industry in New Brunswick, the province's Transport Minister Denis Landry announced.

SPECIAL REPORT: EOBR rule needs a lot of work, commentators say

TORONTO -- The U.S. DOT's controversial plan to mandate EOBRs (electronic on-board recorders) for repeat hours-of-service violators is far from perfect, most commentators say.