Truck driver vaccine mandate in place until at least Sept. 30

Canada’s vaccine mandate for border-crossing truck drivers will remain in place until at least Sept. 30, extending restrictions that have been in place since Jan. 15. The rules are maintained…

Shippers see improving conditions

U.S. shippers saw business conditions improve in April to the best conditions since September 2020, according to industry analyst FTR. Its Shipper Conditions Index improved to a reading of -1.7…

Connecticut most pet-friendly state, Trucker Path says

Connecticut is the most pet-friendly state for truck drivers and the I-95 the best trucking lane for truckers with dogs, Trucker Path has found. The app celebrated Bring Your Dog…

Simard Suspensions names Kidd as regional sales manager

Simard Suspensions has appointed Christopher Kidd as regional sales manager for the Ontario and Maritimes markets. Kidd has 10 years experience in the heavy vehicle and transport industry. He worked…

Recession risks growing: ACT Research

There’s about a 50/50 chance of a recession in the U.S., but truck makers will benefit from pent-up demand and trucking company profitability, ACT Research reports. “With the current head…

Cargo thieves eye household goods, food during U.S. July 4 holiday

Cargo thieves have traditionally targeted household goods and food and beverage commodities during the Fourth of July holiday, CargoNet has warned. CargoNet reviewed reported theft incidents from between July 1…

Federal government to delay clean fuel standards

The Trudeau government is delaying new emissions standards on gasoline and diesel another year but is demanding the oil and gas sector make bigger cuts to fuel emissions by 2030. Cabinet approved…

Trail King promotes Menz to VP of engineering

Trail King Industries, manufacturer of open deck and materials hauling trailers, announced the promotion of Kelly Menz to vice-president of engineering. Kelly Menz (Photo: Trail King Industries) Menz will step…

Fort Garry Industries opens Sudbury facility

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) has moved to a new facility in Sudbury, Ont. FGI president Robyn Spitzke said, “As growth continues in the Sudbury market, we wanted to provide our…

Ontario’s restricted Class A licence to come into effect July 1

Truck driver training institutions and the private fleet association have welcomed Ontario’s Class A manual transmission restriction that comes into effect on July 1. From next month, candidates completing a…

5 things to know about your protective footwear

One in every four foot-related workplace injuries results from a lack of proper protective footwear, the National Safety Council reports. But if chosen correctly, your shoes can reduce fatigue, and…

Trucking pro stepping into the ring for a good cause

On July 23, Hawkeye Holdings logistics manager Jordan Wilson will step into the squared circle to fight for a better future for underprivileged Kelowna youth. And his contacts in the…

Mulroney retains Ontario transportation portfolio

Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney has retained her portfolio amid a post-election cabinet shuffle by the provincial government. She was first appointed to the role in June 2019. Stan Cho…

Canadian companies collaborate to roll out cool electric project

The first all-electric refrigerated commercial Class 6 truck in Canada has been servicing customers in British Columbia for the past three weeks. Four Canadian companies – Cold Star Solutions from…

Cross-border truck traffic surged in April

Talk of a potential recession continues, and inflation has hit levels not seen since 1983, but the surge in cross-border freight continues. Trucks moved US$35.6 billion of freight in both…