Transportation Covid-19 Operations: Isaac Instruments March 26, 2020 Following the Quebec government’s directives on the maintenance of essential services during the Covid-19 crisis, ISAAC continues its operations in support to the transportation industry. According to the definition provided…
Equipment Goodyear offering free DoT inspections March 26, 2020 AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers in the U.S. are offering free DoT inspections for truckers as they continue to move commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic. Valued…
Transportation Truck World moves to Sept 24-26 March 26, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck World, the biennial trade show dedicated to Canada’s trucking industry, has been rescheduled to Sept. 24-26 amid the fight against Covid-19. Exhibitors were informed of…
Business Management McDonald’s offers curbside service to truckers amid Covid-19 restaurant restrictions March 25, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – McDonald’s Canada is adding a new feature to its app to help commercial drivers get food and stay safe while keeping shelves stocked during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Health & Safety Owner-ops to be covered under personal travel health insurance policies March 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) has confirmed owner-operators who hold travel health insurance policies on an individual basis will not lose coverage when entering…
Health & Safety U.S. issues new guidance on drug and alcohol testing March 25, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its latest bid to ease the burden of truck drivers navigating through the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has…
Transportation Commercial ferry service maintained during Covid-19, with changes March 25, 2020 VICTORIA, B.C. — Canada’s east- and west-coast ferry services, Marine Atlantic and BC Ferries respectively, are maintaining service during the Covid-19 outbreak, but with a few changes to operations.
Transportation Roadcheck blitz delayed, other inspections continue March 25, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – Roadcheck, the annual North American commercial vehicle inspection blitz, has been postponed until later this year. The event was originally set for May 5-7, but is…
Business Management Port of Vancouver keeps supply chain moving in fight against Covid-19 March 25, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a near record year for cargo and passenger movement at the Port of Vancouver in 2019, and so far, Covid-19 has had an impact on…
Health & Safety Truckers facing challenging conditions on the road March 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers are being widely hailed as heroes in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, for keeping store shelves stocked and goods moving, but lack of access to…
Transportation ‘Canadians are recognizing how important we are,’ truck driver says March 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Susie Deridder began to notice a change in her loads as the stories of Covid-19 began to emerge. “I was hauling more food products as well, and…
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…
Health & Safety Federally regulated carriers hauling Covid-19 relief items get HoS exemption March 24, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Similar to measures taken in the U.S., federally regulated carriers in Canada will now see an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption related to the fight against Covid-19. Transport Canada,…
Transportation Commercial vehicle enforcement officers adopting Covid-19 practices March 24, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – Commercial vehicle enforcement officers are introducing new protocols in the fight against Covid-19, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) works with governments to ease selected…
Business Management Covid-19 Operations: DataDis March 24, 2020 We would like to inform you that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic situation, DataDis continues to operate and will continue to offer you the same quality services as usual. However, in…
