Alghabra named Canada’s new transport minister

Canada has a new federal transportation minister in the latest cabinet shuffle by governing Liberals, who are reportedly preparing for a potential spring election call. Omar Alghabra — currently parliamentary…

FPInnovations named first ELD certification body

OTTAWA, Ont. – FPInnovations will be the first body to certify Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) as Canada prepares to mandate the technology. Federally regulated carriers will need to equip trucks…

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…

ELD certification process coming in weeks, says OTA

TORONTO, Ont. – A third-party certification process needed to support Canada’s coming mandate for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) is expected to be in place within weeks. “We expect this to…

Country marks National Trucking Week

TORONTO, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau is praising workers in the trucking industry as the sector celebrates the National Trucking Week. “This year more than ever before you’ve…

Feds remain committed to June 2021 ELD rollout

TORONTO, Ont. – Transport Canada remains committed to the June 2021 rollout of electronic logging devices (ELDs) for federally regulated operations, even though a related third-party testing and certification process…

Transport Canada offers truck drivers tips on masks, cleaning practices, and more

OTTAWA, Ont. – New information from Transport Canada offers additional guidance on how truck drivers can identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against Covid-19. (Illustration: iStock)…

Ex-FMCSA chief urges Canadian carriers to look closely at ELDs

DAVENPORT, Wash.  – As Ottawa prepares to roll out the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate next summer, a former FMCSA administrator is urging Canadian carriers to look closely at the…

TDG rules eased for shipping hand sanitizer

OTTAWA, Ont. – Companies producing emergency supplies of hand sanitizer will benefit from eased restrictions under Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. A temporary certificate issued by the…

Transport Canada releases more details about driver masks

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada is offering additional guidance for vehicle operators who wear face coverings to help minimize the spread of Covid-19. The Public Health Agency of Canada…

Ministers rally behind truckers

TORONTO, Ont. – Two senior Ontario ministers issued a joint statement Thursday, supporting truck drivers during the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. “In these extraordinary times, we have…

Transport Canada releases Covid-19 guidelines for fleets and drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has unveiled a series of recommendations to help commercial vehicle operators prevent the spread of Covid-19 – including a focus on proper handwashing techniques, social…

Updated rules for drivers with insulin-treated diabetes

Under an updated reciprocity agreement between the U.S. and Canada, insulin-treated diabetics may operate in cross-border trucking. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Transport Canada agreed to…

TDG training, containment inspection requirements, temporarily eased

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has eased requirements that apply to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) re-training dates and containment inspections, in the wake of challenges that have emerged…

ELD certification process coming in March, Transport Canada says

All ELDs used in Canada will need to comply with a new third-party certification process. (Photo: Isaac Instruments) OTTAWA, Ont. – The application process to certify electronic logging devices…