Ontario government unveils 2017 budget

TORONTO, ON - Investment in a long-term infrastructure plan and research and development for autonomous vehicles has been announced as part of the Ontario Liberal's 2017 provincial budget.

Total cost of ground transportation climbed 1.2% in February

MISSISSAUGA, ON - The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased by 1.2% in February when compared to January according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index.

Western Star adds new options, 25-ton XD OffRoad hauler

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Western Star has added a new 25-ton hauler to its XD OffRoad line of equipment, aimed at smaller off-road applications, such as construction, mining, and quarry site…

Total costs increase in February

TORONTO, Ont. — Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.2% in February, as compared with…

Second annual Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel set for June 10

MONCTON, N.B. — The second annual Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel is set and scheduled. The salute is set to take place this year at the Atlantic Truck…

OTA to host seminar on marijuana legalization

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is wasting no time to address the issue of marijuana legalization in Canada and is hosting an exclusive workshop at its Council Summit…

OPP charge driver after spotting major damage on trailer

LEEDS, ON - An Ontario truck driver was charged on Tuesday after members of Ontario Provincial Police's (OPP) Highway Enforcement Team (HET) stopped a tractor-trailer near Mallorytown on the 401 after observing damage on the trailer.

OTA workshop will focus on impacts of marijuana legalization

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), in tandem with Trucking HR Canada and Steinberg Title Hope and Israel LLP, will be hosting a workshop during the OTA's annual Council Summit in June that will provide an overview of how the legalization of marijuana could impact employers.

Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Canadian Tire and Canadian Pacific (CP) unloaded its 60-ft. container in Calgary today (April 26), marking the maiden voyage for the intermodal trailer in Alberta. Canadian Tire…

Preventing jumper’s knee

In my practice, I commonly treat knee injuries in professional truck drivers. In fact, I would say knee injuries are second only to lower back injuries among drivers. By far,…

Don’t be weak in the knees

Traveling down the road, isn’t it great to enjoy the view through the windows of your rig? Your elevated position displays great distances of countryside and roadways, unobstructed by four-wheelers.

Last call to register for PMTC seminar in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Those who would like to attend the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) May 17 seminar in Calgary better register soon before space goes up in…

Big changes for medium-duty trucks

The butcher, the baker, and yes, even the candlestick maker. Those are some of the buyers of medium-duty trucks. They aren’t truckers, they don’t know much about trucks and they…

VDO RoadLog meets ELD compliance requirements

ALLENTOWN, PA - Continental has announced two of their electronic logging devices, VDO RoadLog ELD and VDO RoadLog ELD Plus, meet compliance requirements for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ELD Mandate which will come into effect this December.

Tepper Holdings names BR Smith president, VP

WOODBRIDGE, ON - Tepper Holdings has announced Larry Cormier will take on the role of president and Chief Operating Officer for BR Smith. Cormier will be based at the company's headquarters in Woodbridge, Ontario.