Study clears the weather for rollover blame

CALGARY -- Assuming poor weather conditions are the main cause of rollover accidents involving livestock trucks, is unjustified according to a recent study by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC).

Working in the Dark: Seeing brother techs in action is believing

YORKTON, Sask. -- Think you could rebuild a transmission blindfolded? How about overhaul an engine in complete darkness? Eric Statchuk can. And he can't see.

Alta. professional driver certification in jeopardy

RED DEER, Alta. -- It was supposed to be Canada's first professional truck driver training standard. Now, it looks as if the Professional Driver Certificate Pilot Program will be shelved.

HR GUIDE, SEMINARS

New tools from CTHRC will help tackle recruiting and retention needs

US Owner-op group issues call to action against Ont. speed limiters

TORONTO -- The Missouri-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers is calling on owner-ops across North America to voice their opposition to the Ontario government's plan to enact speed limiter legislation for all trucks operating in the province.

NS advises that weight tolerances will not be extended in 2008

HALIFAX -- Beginning on January 1, 2008, a three-year transition plan will be developed to reduce enforcement officer discretion in Nova Scotia to 500 kg per axle group and cap the gross tolerance at 1,500 kg.

SPECIAL REPORT: Speed limiters not included in PQ safety bill — yet

QUEBEC CITY -- The Quebec government has passed a bill that includes several new traffic safety measures, including further restrictions on speeding, cell phone use at the wheel, drink

New Ontario trip inspection kick-in New Year’s Day

TORONTO -- Ontario's educational enforcement period for the new trip inspection standard is set to end on Jan. 1, 2008.

Fix labor discrepancy in HOS rules, private carriers tell ministry

TORONTO -- There is no need for two sets of rules to govern hours of work for provincially regulated truck drivers.

CVSA launches Operation Safe Driver

WASHINGTON -- To curb the number of deadly crashes on the most dangerous highways, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in partnership with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has launched Operation Safe Driver.

U.S. DOT proposes mandatory training rules

WASHINGTON -- In a few years, individuals looking to obtain a new commercial driver's licence (CDL) must complete both classroom and behind-the-wheel training

Quebec carrier makes ROB Top 50 Employer list

TORONTO -- Report on Business magazine has released its 2008 list of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, which includes a leading for-hire carrier.

Trucker charged in Toronto wheel-off incident

TORONTO -- A Quebec truck driver has been charged by Ontario Provincial Police after a wheel from his transport trailer rolled across eight lanes of Hwy. 401 just north of Toronto and hit two minivans.

Cellphone chatter plugs up traffic: study

WASHINGTON -- If you think bad driving habits from car operators slow you down on the highway, you're right.

Alberta workers butt out; in truck cabs too

EDMONTON -- Albertans ushered in the New Year on Jan. 1, but the province's smokers were forced to say goodbye to their cigarettes -- at least in public spaces and workplaces.