Regulations Schools call for delay in Ontario licence endorsement June 22, 2021 A group that says it represents 30 truck training schools is pushing against Ontario’s timeline to introduce a licence restriction for drivers who take road tests using automated or automatic…
Human Resources Act fast to register at Fort Erie FAST event June 18, 2021 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment event from July 12-16 in Fort Erie,…
Equipment Second ELD certification body announced June 15, 2021 A second electronic logging device (ELD) certification agency has been approved by Transport Canada. CSA Group will join FPInnovations as the second third-party organization available to approve ELDs for use…
Equipment 5 cargo securement myths June 15, 2021 Not everything you hear on the street regarding cargo securement is totally accurate. Unfortunately, these misperceptions can lead to expensive citations and even being placed out-of-service. Here are 5 myths…
Equipment Beware the pitfalls of cargo securement rules: Driver’s Education June 15, 2021 Cargo securement is a snake pit. As regulations go, few others are as open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. While plenty of tiny paragraphs spell out how many chains or straps…
Health & Safety As Canada’s ELD mandate takes effect, compliance is impossible June 11, 2021 What if a federal regulation was passed, and no one complied? That’s the awkward situation the industry finds itself in, with the Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that took…
Regulations Remember your state tax obligations May 25, 2021 Operating into the United States involves another level of compliance, especially when it comes to U.S. motor carrier safety regulations. You may need to address the Hours-of-Service differences, drug and…
Regulations B.C. driver using two-way radio wins distracted driving appeal May 19, 2021 A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled in favor of a Prince George woman who appealed a conviction for distracted driving on the basis that she was using a two-way radio,…
Regulations Bendix cameras get FMCSA exemption May 10, 2021 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has received a five-year regulatory exemption for Bendix’s windshield-mounted video cameras. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision April 6, and the…
Equipment Longer trailers, added axles, and a patchwork of vehicle weights and dimensions May 10, 2021 Those who wonder why vehicle weights and dimensions are so varied from one jurisdiction to the next can look directly to Ontario. The province had achieved several productivity gains during…
Regulations No ELD penalties until June 2022, jurisdictions confirm May 5, 2021 Jurisdictions that enforce Hours of Service rules have confirmed that Canada’s rollout of mandated electronic logging devices will focus on education and awareness – and not include penalties — until…
Regulations Prepare to respond to accident and cargo claims May 4, 2021 Accidents can happen and cargo claims are likely inevitable, but what can your company and drivers do after an incident? Depending on the extent of the collision, a rapid response…
Health & Safety FAST program approvals need to be resumed May 3, 2021 Society, and our industry, have been thrown many curveballs and suffered many consequences as a result of Covid-19. While governments, in most cases, have been proactive – reactive when necessary…
Regulations Proper pre-trip key to passing Roadcheck inspection May 3, 2021 The annual Roadcheck inspection will be held May 4-6 and commercial vehicle inspectors will be focusing on lighting issues and hours-of-service violations. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA),…
Regulations New Brunswick orders out-of-province truckers to isolate May 3, 2021 New Brunswick is asking all out-of-province truck drivers to isolate in their vehicles as much as possible. The mandatory order issued on April 30 has been issued in an attempt…
