Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit low-wage temporary foreign workers. Ottawa is also considering whether to reduce its…

CN workers begin returning to work as government refers railway labor dispute to binding arbitration

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says it has taken down picket lines at Canadian National Railway Co. and its workers will begin returning to work on Aug. 23. However, the…

TTSAO launches Smart Driver Mentor Program to support new Ontario truck drivers

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is launching the Smart Driver Mentor Program, which aims to help TTSAO graduates transition to employment with companies that have adopted or…

Canada’s railways grind to a halt as CN, CKPC lock employees out

In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt, threatening to upend supply chains trying to move…

PTTAC forms Red Seal champions committee

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC), continuing the drive for Red Seal apprenticeship for commercial truck drivers, has formed a a Red Seal champions…

Five steps to building a respectful workplace

“The key to building a great culture is to recognize that ordinary people want to do extraordinary things. Your job as a leader is to create an environment that supports…

Trucking to feel pinch as Canada-Alberta Job Grant put on hold

Alberta’s trucking industry will feel the pain of recently announced funding cuts that have put the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) on hold. Carriers have relied on these funds to offset…

APTA seeks nominations for industry awards

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is seeking nominations for its 2024 annual industry awards to honor individuals who have shown outstanding professionalism in the workplace. The awards include driver…

Alberta helps Ukrainian evacuees become truck drivers

Alberta’s government has amended the eligibility criteria in the Class 1 Experience and Equivalency Program to allow Ukraine evacuees who hold or have held category CE licences to reduce the…

Trucking Announcements: Senior leadership additions at High Bar Brands, Groupe Touchette

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, High Bar Brands promoted Derek Quys to senior vice-president of sales and business development and welcomed Mike…

Apprenticeships, education will launch truck driving into Red Seal occupation: PTTAC

Education about apprenticeships and buy-in from carriers, stakeholders and drivers will be key in getting the ball rolling to making truck driving a Red Seal occupation. Attendees at Professional Truck…

Predicting the demise of the owner-operator

I got my first commercial truck licence in 1988. Millions of miles and smiles later, I want to address a question that has been around for pretty much my entire…

Canada sees steady trends in marijuana positive tests among truck drivers since legalization

Despite the legalization of marijuana in Canada and several U.S. states, the rate of positive drug tests among Canadian cross-border truck drivers has remained consistent. This is according to Jonathan…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at 7Gen, Mullen Automotive, Marathon Brake Systems

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ryder’s Darryl Toll won the CVSA’s 2024 International Driver Excellence award, and KBGCNA together with Bendix Foundation…

Prospective drivers attend introduction to trucking boot camp

About 100 prospective truck drivers attended an introduction to trucking boot camp in Toronto organized by the Toronto Business Development Centre. The event featured speakers who shared their experiences,…