Wheel separations: Is it always the driver’s fault?

Should drivers be charged in the event of a wheel separation incident? I’ve never felt it was appropriate to automatically charge the driver, but in Ontario, a wheel separation charge…

Maine targets passenger vehicle violations to improve commercial vehicle safety

The Maine State Police announced an enforcement initiative aimed at targeting passenger vehicle violations that contribute to crashes involving commercial trucks. Passenger vehicles were involved in 65% of fatal commercial…

Unifor seeks mediation in CommerceLink Logistics labor talks in B.C., Alberta

Unifor has filed a request with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service as negotiations continue for first collective agreements covering workers at CommerceLink Logistics (previously operated as Walmart Fleet ULC)…

‘Naughty list’: Alberta government looks to protect bridges from big trucks

Alberta’s transportation minister could hear the horns blaring from inside his office. It wasn’t from a rally or protest on the Edmonton legislature grounds but, as Devin Dreeshen went outside…

Police charge truck driver in Hwy. 401 hit-and-run that killed tow truck operator

Police have charged a truck driver in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a tow truck operator on Highway 401 earlier this month. On Dec. 3 at 7:18…

B.C, Alberta, Ontario corridors show highest winter crash risk, Samsara study finds

Winter is Canada’s peak season for both driving and danger, accounting for about 37% of all crashes. A Samsara report pointed out that Western Canada accounted…

Motive warns of heightened road risks during Christmas season

The Christmas season brings with it increased risks for commercial vehicle drivers, with speeding incidents spiking 12% in the week before the holiday, according to data from Motive. The telematics…

Volvo VNL passes pet safety evaluation

Volvo Trucks North America has passed what it says is the first pet safety evaluation conducted on a heavy-duty longhaul truck, the new Volvo VNL. The evaluation took place Dec.

Fleets adopt telematics as a legal, financial defense tool: Report

Eighty four percent of fleets cite driver exoneration as a key reason for deploying safety technology, according to the latest report from Teletrac Navman. The same report found that 53%…

ROUTE Act would allow young US CDL-holders to cross state lines

A bill introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., aims to eliminate restrictions that prevent young commercial drivers from crossing state lines. Currently, 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers are prohibited from…

Motive’s First Responder is now available in Canada

Motive‘s First Responder emergency alert feature is now available for customers operating in Canada and Mexico, offering fleets faster emergency response following a severe collision. The…

Flooding shuts major highways between B.C.’s Lower Mainland and Interior

Flooding and rockslides have cut off British Columbia’s Lower Mainland from the Interior as a series of atmospheric river weather systems drench the province, with emergency officials saying cross-border water…

J. J. Keller offers ELDT checklist as training providers face greater scrutiny

J. J. Keller & Associates has developed a new entry-level driver training (ELDT) Audit Checklist to help fleets ensure compliance and prepare for audits of training…

Police say candle couldn’t hide liquor odor in B.C. truck

Police in B.C. nabbed a truck driver who had been drinking and tried to pull a fast one by lighting a candle in the cab to mask the smell of…

Motive launches AI-powered lane swerving, smoking detection

Motive has introduced AI-powered lane swerving detection, and AI-powered smoking and forward parking detection — new tools that expand Motive’s AI Driver Safety platform. The features are…