Truck drivers lack a united voice for lobbying

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…

More inspections, fines coming to Driver Inc. fleets

Canada’s Labour Program is beginning to crack down on fleets that misclassify truck drivers as incorporated businesses rather than employees – delivering another blow to the business model referred to…

Trucking recommendations emerge in report on ‘hard market’ for insurance

Insurance companies have been paying out more in trucking-related claims than they collect in premiums. But a new insurance industry report makes a series of recommendations to help address rising…

Summer truck shipments to feed children in need

Trucks for Change, the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force, and Food Banks Canada are joining forces in a campaign to deliver food for children in need this summer.

Researchers to determine if fuel-efficient driving lowers crash rates

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is looking to see how fuel-efficient driving practices affect truck crashes and crash severity. The research initiative is funded by Natural Resources Canada, and…

CTA applauds permanent residency path, wants employers certified

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding a new pathway to permanent residency for truck drivers already working under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program. And it’s proposing a “certified employer”…

Delayed regulation could have threatened entire ELD mandate, says CTA president

Provinces and territories will focus on education and awareness in the initial rollout of mandated ELDs for federally regulated carriers, leading up to June 2022. But the leader of Canada’s…

PEI clarifies Covid-19 restrictions for non-resident truck drivers

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reporting updates to Prince Edward Island (PEI) Covid-19 measures that affect non-resident truck drivers. The requirements are among a series of measures announced…

Feds OK with pulsating brake lamps, but provinces have final say

Transport Canada has confirmed it will not restrict brake-activating pulsating lamps as long as the technology doesn’t interfere with the effectiveness of existing lighting standards. “The regulation allows the installation…

Carbon pricing to cost Canadian truckers $538 million in 2021, CTA says

Canada’s largest trucking association continues to push against carbon pricing, citing a lack of “meaningful environmental changes” that result. In letters to multiple ministers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has…

CTA issues budget wish list

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list for the coming federal budget, touching on themes of compliance, fuel costs, labor, and infrastructure. Topping the list is its…

Border-crossing truck drivers told to use ArriveCAN app

Truck drivers crossing the Canada-U.S. border are now required to submit travel and contact information when entering Canada. The requirement became effective at midnight as one of the latest procedures…

Trucking associations question new Covid-19 requirements at border

Canadian trucking associations are pushing back against plans to require border-crossing truck drivers to submit contact information and travel details through the ArriveCAN app, as well as any proposal to…

Truckers asked to share stories of charitable holiday work

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Trucks for Change (T4C) are urging members of the trucking industry to pay it forward this holiday season, showing support…

CTA campaign to educate shippers about cost of non-compliance

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is launching a broad awareness campaign in a bid to convince shippers and receivers to consider the “cost of compliance” when choosing…