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Q: The North American trucking market has undergone considerable change over the past couple of recessionary years. How will Hino position itself over the next decade to take advantage of these changes and the opportunities presented in the...

big change, bigger brakes

New North American trucks will soon be required to stop more quickly than ever before, but manufacturers seem ready to meet the revised rules with the help of larger brake components.

ferry link gets reprieve

With just two months to go before funding was to have run out, last November 30 the federal government announced a 38-month extension to a funding agreement for the Princess of Acadia ferry service between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New...

EOBRs for all?

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regulatory proposal that would require virtually all interstate commercial trucking companies to use electronic on-board recorders (EOBRS) to...

Canadian carriers take on the taxman

TORONTO, Ont. - A group of Canadian trucking companies has won a landmark settlement with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that will see up to $15 million distributed to owner/operators who hauled into the US between 1991 and 2002.

Carriers win landmark settlement on behalf of O/Os

Imagine receiving a registered letter out of the blue along with a cheque for more than $10,000. Imagine that cheque coming from a carrier you once worked for, on behalf of Canada Revenue Agency. Sound unlikely?

Do more with less

Handling the Hours-of-Service (HoS) available to drivers in the most effective and efficient manner is going to become critical as fleets head into the long-awaited recovery. It will be a key differentiator in the market. The likelihood of...

Trucking associations applaud plans for perimeter security at border

OTTAWA, Ont. - The governments of Canada and the US have announced plans for a partnership designed to accelerate the flow of goods between both countries, while also strengthening security and economic competitiveness.

Ambassador Bridge prez jailed as border bridge saga continues

WINDSOR, Ont. - The initial phase of construction has been completed on the Windsor-Essex Parkway connecting Hwy. 401 to a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit.

Nova Scotia Trucking Association hopes to break the ice

HALIFAX, N.S. - The issue of snow and ice removal from trailer tops continues to gain attention this winter, as several jurisdictions are reportedly putting more pressure on truckers to ensure their roofs are clean.

Moncton Museum to add Transportation Discovery Centre

MONCTON, N.B. - Within a year or so, excavators will break ground for a 4,500 sq.-ft. addition to the Moncton Museum. It will showcase the role of transportation in Moncton as a transportation hub, now and through its history.

Changes at Port of Montreal will improve container flow

MONTREAL, Que. - By late February, a good percentage of the container trucks entering the Port of Montreal will be using an automated system that should replace paperwork and line-ups of drivers at the guard shacks when they come in to pick up...

So, you got a letter from the taxman

You may have received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency recently with information about deductions you claimed on past tax returns. You're probably wondering whether you're being audited, watched, or should feel scared. Well, the answer...

Find a hobby and stick with it

Dear old mom, rest her soul, always made a point of stressing the importance of finding a hobby in one's life. Granted, most hobbies require time and that's not always possible, especially if you're a long-haul driver. But if you can, there are...

Formal loss reporting plans will leave nothing to chance

Time is a precious commodity, and it begins to slip away as soon as a collision occurs. Marks and skids in the road begin to fade away, witnesses disappear down the highway and every detail becomes a little harder to recall. They are delays...