Business Management Stop denying basic services to truck drivers, says Manitoba carrier April 2, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Turk Enterprises, is calling out truck stops that have chosen to keep their revenue streams open while closing essential services to drivers. With…
Business Management STA urges fair treatment of drivers during Covid-19 crisis April 1, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) released a statement today calling for the fair treatment of truck drivers during the Covid-19 crisis. As drivers frantically continue to transport…
Business Management Canadian dealers take home PacLease awards April 1, 2020 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease has recognized its top franchises of the year, and two Canadian locations have made the prestigious list. Inland PacLease out of Burnaby, B.C., and Excellence PacLease…
Business Management IFTA relief available in Ontario April 1, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures.
Business Management Daimler using 3D printing to produce Covid-19 medical supplies March 31, 2020 STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz, a Daimler AG company that produces a variety of vehicles including the Sprinter van, is manufacturing medical equipment to help with the fight against Covid-19. With…
Business Management Saskatchewan employs HoS exemption for Covid-19 relief March 30, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – Saskatchewan is the latest province to implement an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption to truck drivers transporting Covid-19 essential items. Announced today, the provincial government said the modification to…
Business Management Connecting carriers in need with those struggling during Covid-19 relief effort March 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Though some carriers are racking up the miles during the Covid-19 crisis to meet increased demand, others are struggling. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recognizes that…
Business Management McDonald’s offers curbside service to truckers amid Covid-19 restaurant restrictions March 25, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – McDonald’s Canada is adding a new feature to its app to help commercial drivers get food and stay safe while keeping shelves stocked during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Business Management Port of Vancouver keeps supply chain moving in fight against Covid-19 March 25, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a near record year for cargo and passenger movement at the Port of Vancouver in 2019, and so far, Covid-19 has had an impact on…
Business Management Huayi Tire Canada to open new warehouse outside Calgary March 24, 2020 CALGARY, Alta. – Huayi Tire Canada has opened a new warehouse near Calgary, the second to open in Canada, and is expected to be fully operational by April. “We are…
Business Management Covid-19 Operations: DataDis March 24, 2020 We would like to inform you that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic situation, DataDis continues to operate and will continue to offer you the same quality services as usual. However, in…
Business Management Impact of Covid-19 varies carrier to carrier March 23, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – The impact of the Covid-19 crisis can be felt across Western Canada, and though many outside the industry see trucking as a booming business right now, the…
Business Management Licence and permit processing disruptions during Covid-19 crisis March 23, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Covid-19 crisis has forced several delays and suspensions with licensing and permit processes in the trucking industry, including the closure of the B.C. Trucking Association’s (BCTA)…
Business Management Unifor accepts mediator recommendations, FCL assessing potential impact March 23, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – A mediator’s report with recommendations to end the ongoing lockout at the Co-op Regina Refinery has not been met with much fanfare, but one side is accepting…
Business Management ATA thankful for FMCSA guidance on Covid-19 emergency declaration March 18, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding the U.S.’s government’s updated emergency declaration for commercial vehicles for Covid-19 relief. The update expands on which items can be…
