Transportation Washrooms: That’s still a problem January 14, 2021 Truck drivers in Ontario are still facing a problem that they thought had gone away in spring – access to clean washrooms. In fact, the situation has gotten worse under…
Transportation Trucker awarded $1.6M after fatal crash January 11, 2021 An emotionally broken truck driver has been awarded about $1.6 million in damages by the Supreme Court of British Columbia more than five years after he was involved in a…
Equipment MTO is firm on enforcing SPIF regime January 5, 2021 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is showing no signs of wavering in the face of renewed pressure from dump truck operators over a decade-old weights and dimensions…
Health & Safety Truck crashes remain a cause of concern December 11, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has made excellent progress on road safety over the past decade, but the top five problem areas, large truck crashes among them, remain a major concern,…
Transportation Toronto dump truck protest fizzles December 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Scores of dump truck drivers descended on Queen’s Park in the middle of a pandemic lockdown Thursday morning to protest changes to weights and dimensions, but the…
Equipment B.C. plans for vehicle width, length review October 6, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – A planned review of B.C. vehicle widths and lengths is on hold pending a provincial election, but the process is still scheduled to move forward this fall…
Infrastructure Brampton’s way, or the GTA West highway? September 16, 2020 Few Canadian regions match the trucking volumes seen in the western reaches of the Greater Toronto Area. Peel Region alone is home to an estimated 2,000 trucking companies, and in…
Transportation Ontario tries to clean up towing industry June 29, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario has announced the creation of a task force to improve provincial oversight of the towing industry, mired in turf wars and allegations of price gouging.
Transportation Pilot car industry remains unregulated June 12, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – It helps move cargoes of any size and weight from anywhere to anywhere in North America, but the pilot car industry remains largely unregulated. In interviews…
Transportation Ontario extends deadlines for plates, licences until at least July 1 May 29, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has further extended the validation period for a series of licences, vehicle plates, and other products until at least July 1 –…
Transportation Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities April 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is expanding the availability of truck parking and rest areas during the fight against Covid-19, identifying the locations though its 511…
Transportation MTO lifts reduced load restrictions April 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has temporarily lifted reduced load period restrictions for truck drivers in Southern Ontario. It is aimed at supporting Ontario’s need to move…
Transportation Ontario opens seasonal rest stops April 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has opened seasonal rest areas across the province to help truck drivers during the fight against Covid-19, the Ministry of Transportation confirmed Monday. “Parking and toilets…
Transportation Covid-19 puts the brakes on driving schools April 7, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck driving schools have shut down across Ontario following the Covid-19 outbreak, leaving students in limbo and owners in financial distress. Although the schools are not required…
Health & Safety Ontario will keep rest areas open March 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has assured truck drivers that it will keep rest areas open during the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “Our government is helping out our…
