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…

No ELD penalties until June 2022, jurisdictions confirm

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…

Selected loads exempt from spring thaw limits in Southern Ontario

Ontario is exempting several types of cargo from spring thaw weight restrictions in Southern Ontario, citing special needs during Covid-19. “In alignment with the government’s efforts to support businesses while…

What will phased-in ELD enforcement look like?

On March 2, Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced that Canada’s federal ELD mandate, coming into force on June 12, will begin with an enforcement rollout that only involves education…

Could cognitive road tests help to screen aging drivers?

Traffic safety experts have been running enhanced road tests in the search for a way to determine whether aging drivers should remain behind the wheel – rather than relying on…

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…

PMTC moves conference online for second year

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is shifting to an online annual general meeting and conference, with a virtual event to run from June 16-18. “With the continued development…

PMTC opens annual awards competition

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has officially opened its annual awards program, accepting entries for honors recognizing drivers, dispatchers, fleet graphics, and more. Highlights of…

Workplace Covid-19 screening tests continue to evolve

TORONTO, Ont. – Workplaces looking to screen employees for Covid-19 are beginning to access cheaper and quicker tests, but DriverCheck’s corporate medical director offers a warning. “Testing does not eliminate…

Canada’s third-party certification to tackle ELD manipulation

The most significant difference between Canada’s ELD mandate and its U.S. counterpart is the certification process. The U.S. requires suppliers to self-certify their devices, in an approach that has resulted…

Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate

There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our neighbors to the south. So, why is Canada now nearly…

Distracted Driving report calls for fleet action

OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from the Traffic Industry Research Foundation (TIRF) is calling for employers to take action on distracted driving, at a time when motor vehicle collisions…

11 things we learned about Canada’s private truck fleets

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s private fleets have offered a window into their operations through the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) 2020 benchmarking survey. Here are 11 things that…

Contact tracing? There are free apps for that.

TORONTO, Ont. – Several industry associations are encouraging the widespread use of apps that support contact tracing efforts in the midst of Covid-19. Health Canada’s Covid Alert app uses a…