Trucking companies steer clear of Ottawa protests

Ontario-based trucking companies don’t appear to have been overwhelmed with interest from their drivers to participate in this week’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ to Ottawa. However, many have in place rules that…

Trucking industry divided over vaccine mandates: Poll

Members of Canada’s trucking industry appear divided over whether truck drivers should be required to vaccinate against Covid-19. In a monthly Pulse survey of Today’s Trucking readers conducted on Jan.

Trudeau, O’Toole stress need for truck drivers to get vaccinated

Federal leaders continue to reinforce the need for truck drivers to get vaccinated against Covid-19, as convoys of protesters head to Ottawa. “Almost 90% of truckers in Canada are…

OOIDA refutes claim that hard drug use is under-reported

Two U.S.-based trucking organizations are at odds over the question of hard drug use among truck drivers. The Trucking Alliance — a group including large fleets such as JB Hunt,…

The murky matter of protests and the donations that drive them

Much has been made of late on social media and in the mainstream media, about trucker protests that are in the works. Truckers are rightfully upset about a vaccine mandate…

U.S. confirms Canadian truckers will need to be vaccinated as of Jan. 22

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed Jan. 22 as the date Canadian truckers will need to be fully vaccinated to enter the country. The long-expected move follows…

Open the washrooms to truck drivers everywhere

In a just world, there would be no need to legislate common decency. Simple acts of humanity would be a common reflex. Do unto others as you would have them…

CTA urges truckers not to interfere with traffic

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is imploring truckers not to block traffic in protest of vaccination requirements for cross-border truckers that went into effect Jan. 15. There were local media…

Trucker invents trailer cleaning system

A longtime trucker has invented what he feels is a better mousetrap, or at least a better way to keep the insides of trailers clean enough to satisfy discriminating food…

Omicron to disrupt labor for vehicle, parts manufacturers

North American commercial vehicle production could face further disruptions, as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 puts increased strains on staffing across U.S. and global economies, ACT Research reports. “Minimally, the…

Five Canadian carriers win TCA safety awards

Five Canadian fleets are among the 18 division winners in the 46th annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition. The Truckload Carriers Association awards identify truckload carriers that have demonstrated an…

Trucker Path reveals truck parking trends in Canada, U.S.

Truckers who find themselves on the road Christmas Day have the gift of ample parking to look forward to. Trucker Path data indicates truck parking spots 53% more abundant than…

Vaccine mandates further threaten supply chain

Ever increasing vaccination mandates on essential workers – by both private businesses and governments alike – are causing severe shortages in an already depleted workforce. This is especially true in…

‘Less than nuclear’ verdicts hemorrhage trucking industry

The American Transportation Research Industry (ATRI) released its study of “less than nuclear” verdicts and claims on Nov. 18. The result provides insights as to the evaluation of these…

MELT finally producing better qualified entry-level drivers: TCA Panel

Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) in Ontario is finally showing signs of producing better trained drivers, human resources professionals said during the Truckload Carriers Association’s Bridging Border Barriers event this week.