Regulations Saskatchewan carriers call for ELDs in province July 8, 2021 The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is openly calling on its provincial government to mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) for provincially regulated carriers. That call — released late yesterday — specifically…
Health & Safety Truck drivers lack a united voice for lobbying July 5, 2021 Drivers are a little hard to understand in one key respect, and I say that after having spent more than 40 fulfilling years in their company: they won’t organize themselves…
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…
Equipment Bring on ELDs, but delay the enforcement February 26, 2021 Canada is marching ever closer to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs), and that’s a good thing. The digital tools bring the tracking of Hours of Service into a modern age,…
Transportation U.S. accepting recently expired licences until Sept. 30 June 15, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to accept recently expired driver’s licences, recognizing reductions in licensing services during Covid-19. The related Notice of…
Transportation Enforcement officers encouraged to follow Covid-19 protocols April 8, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Commercial vehicle enforcement officers are following a series of protocols specific to Covid-19, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) confirms in a memo released…
Transportation Canada’s truck drivers to require 103.5 hours of training February 20, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s future truck drivers will need to complete at least 103.5 hours of training to earn a Class 1/A licence under standards approved last week by transportation and highway safety ministers.
Transportation Entry-level driver training moves forward at national level February 14, 2020 Federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau joins Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit to discuss actions at the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers responsible for Transportation and Highway…
Health & Safety Insulin-using truck drivers cleared for cross-border work January 15, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck drivers with insulin-treated diabetes are now officially cleared for cross-border operations, under a medical reciprocity agreement between Canada and the U.S. Canadian commercial motor vehicle…
Transportation Feds accelerate deductions, invest in trade November 23, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling accelerated capital costs allowances for tractors and trucks an “early Christmas present,” following this week’s federal economic statement. The typical asset…
Transportation Alliance calls for third-party ELD certification October 11, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is once again stressing the need to have mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) certified by third parties, helping to ensure the devices can’t…
Transportation CTA wants crackdown on emissions tampering May 8, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on governments to help fight those who tamper with emissions controls on trucks. While most fleets have complied with ever-tighter…
