CTA asking industry to voice support for EOBRs

OTTAWA, Ont. -- CTA has introduced a text message campaign to let federal MPs know that owners and drivers support electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).

NACFE conducts extensive benchmarking study on fleet fuel efficiency

TAMPA, Fla. -- A new fleet fuel efficiency study conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has revealed some of the most widely used and successful fuel-savings tactics employed by fleets.

Cummins, Westport team up to create new on-highway natural gas engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has expanded its on-highway natural gas engine lineup with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and an amended joint-venture agreement with Westport Innovations. The ISX12 G is built on the Cummins ISX12 and uses the same...

ATA launches court challenge of new US HoS rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA), not surprisingly, has announced it will challenge the “flawed” US hours-of-service rule that will place greater restrictions on drivers.

Sending a message

CALGARY, Alta. – The province of Alberta is hoping fines assessed to a trucking company and employee after a tragic accident can provide learning experiences that help ensure such incidents don’t happen again.

Government group hopes to cut red tape for Canadian businesses

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Red Tape Commission, a government group working to cut red tape for businesses, has issued its final report: "Cutting Red Tape; Freeing Business to Grow."

SPECIAL REPORT: LCV spotter held personally responsible in death of co-worker

CALGARY, Alta. -- The province of Alberta is hoping fines assessed to a trucking company and employee after a tragic accident can provide learning experiences that help ensure such incidents don't happen again.

B.C. Transport Minister puts speed limiter concerns to rest

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The North American Truckers Guild (NATG) says it has been assured by B.C. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom that there are no plans to implement speed limiter legislation in that province.

Towards cleaner diesels

The legislative efforts on both sides of the border to control tailpipe emissions on heavy duty vehicles is something all maintenance managers have had to become familiar with over the past few years. Given the impact of such legislation,...

CTA’s Bradley disappointed in US HoS rewrite

TORONTO, Ont. - David Bradley, head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), has weighed in on the new final rule on US hours-of-service, indicating the changes are disappointing and unnecessary and will impact certain Canadian carriers.

OBAC calls for moratorium on yearly road tests for senior A/Z drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada (OBAC) says it is pleased Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli is seemingly willing to put an end to the discriminatory licensing requirements for senior commercial drivers.

Fairness at last, for senior drivers in Ontario?

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it's encouraged by comments from Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli that acknowledge the licence renewal process for senior drivers in Ontario could be less onerous.

UPDATED: Industry slams new ‘final’ rule on US hours-of-service

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The much-anticipated revisions to US hours-of-service regulations were released today.

Shippers, carriers to band together at pro-trucking fly-in

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 10 industry associations will be participating in a pro-trucking Washington fly-in called "Stand Up For Trucking" on Feb. 1. Organizers say the industry-wide event will bring together scores of transportation...

Driver who led police on long-distance truck chase given lifetime ban

MILTON, Ont. -- The trucking industry wanted to see a punishment with some teeth handed down to the cargo thief who stole a load and led police on a televised, long-distance chase Oct. 31.