Regulations Uniform marijuana laws needed to make life easier for carriers October 21, 2019 For the sake of Canadian and American truck drivers, carriers across North America, and law enforcement, the U.S. federal government really needs to step up and make a decision on…
Business Management Dealing with conflicting marijuana rules in the U.S. tricky for carriers October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Unlike Canada, which has federally legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the U.S. is all over the map when it comes to the drug’s use. During…
Infrastructure ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In a spirited keynote address, American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear urged those in trucking to “get out and kick some ass” in…
Health & Safety Companies still searching for cannabis clarity September 16, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. — Forty-eight percent of safety-sensitive industries have yet to introduce a zero-tolerance policy on cannabis because of a lack of clarity on issues such as privacy…
Business Management Impairment comes in many forms May 24, 2019 B.C. Forest Safety Council conference explores various forms of impairment in the workplace
Regulations Cannabis officially legal Oct. 17 June 22, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Marijuana will officially be legal in Canada on Oct. 17. Prime Minister Trudeau announced the long-awaited date this week after the Senate passed the final draft of…
Human Resources B.C. trucking industry thriving, but desperately needs workers June 9, 2018 WHISTLER, B.C. – B.C.’s trucking industry is facing a dire employment picture, with 10% of industry positions needing to be filled immediately. That’s according to Ken Peacock, chief economist and…
Transportation Border checks shouldn’t change post-pot: CTA April 23, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is stressing that there’s no need to increase scrutiny around commercial vehicles and drivers at the border once marijuana is legalized in…
Business Management Having a drug policy in place essential for carriers April 21, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – The main takeaway from a panel discussion on the legalization of marijuana could not have been clearer – companies must establish a drug and alcohol policy, and…
Health & Safety Government discussing a drug abuse program as legalized cannabis approaches March 13, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau says the Government of Canada is actively working on a policy to address marijuana impairment in the workplace. The minister sent a…
Health & Safety Would you hire a medical marijuana patient to drive truck? January 14, 2015 It’s no secret this industry is starved for drivers, especially young drivers. I received a letter the other day from a 26-year-old with aspirations of becoming a professional truck driver.
