Safest Nova Scotia fleets recognized

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) recently handed out its annual Safety Excellence Awards.

Two-day safety blitz for heavy trucks in Ontario underway

TORONTO, Ont. -- Police and government agencies are conducting a two-day safety blitz, targeting heavy trucks on Ontario's roads, according to a report on CP24.com.

Why many small carriers are opposed to EOBRs

Whether it’s speed limiters, or now electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs), there seems to be a strong feeling in the industry that if you do not agree with the large carriers on an issue, you are not only wrong, but also an irresponsible...

New study confirms ‘profound’ safety benefits from speed limiters: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- New research released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration points to significant safety benefits from using technology to electronically govern and limit the top speed of commercial trucks. “This...

Wild turkey crashes into truck cab

TRENTON, Ont. -- The Quinte town of Frankford, Ont. near Trenton, proudly declares itself the ‘Wild Turkey Capital of Ontario.’ One such turkey, however, nearly cost professional driver Andy Hutcheson his life.

Yanke driver reaches three million mile mark with company

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Yanke Group has announced professional transport operator Wes Nelson has become the first ever driver to rack up three million miles with the company.

#MATS: Bendix talks stability, introduces new products at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems continues to build on its suite of active safety systems, while reaching new milestones with its existing offerings.

#MATS: Bendix says valve problem resolved; permanent fix available soon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show today that it has developed a permanent fix for trucks with its faulty ATR-6 brake valve and that the solution will be widely available through truck dealers shortly, as soon...

#MATS: Low-cost, easy-to-use EOBR introduced at Mid-America

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new low-cost electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) was introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is easy to use and doesn’t require a monthly subscription fee.

Load securement: Take a load off your mind

TORONTO, Ont. -- Load securement rules for flatdeck haulers are a constant concern; the rules are often in a state of flux and enforcement’s interpretation of the rules is not always consistent.

Trucking Safety Council of B.C. produces safety video series

RICHMOND, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. (TSCBC) has developed a moving and lifting safety campaign, which was kicked off with the launch of a video on ‘Preparing for Work.’

ATA, TCA ramp up challenge against HoS changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have submitted filings with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to contend changes to US hours-of-service regs.

EOBR mandate included in US highway bill; needs House approval

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations President is applauding the US Senate for passing an historic, long-term highway bill, and is urging the House to quickly follow suit.   “The highway bill passed by the Senate is...

Industry asleep at the wheel on costs of obesity to the bottom line

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- When 86% of truck drivers are overweight or obese, what is that costing the industry?

OTA’s livestock division commended for excellence in animal transport

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Livestock Transporters’ Division (LTD) has received commendation from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Gerry Ritz for its efforts to...