Other, Trucks Optronics’ Fusion X LED adds new compliance features August 24, 2022 Optronics’ new Fusion X LED combo lamp provides stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights, while allowing their brake function to override the warning function while…
Health & Safety INGtech ELD certified April 15, 2022 INGtech has announced its electronic logging device (ELD) has achieved Canadian third-party certification. “Since day one, our company has been dedicated to providing transport companies with solutions focused on optimization…
Equipment Two more ELDs achieve Canadian certification August 31, 2021 Two more electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been added to Transport Canada’s list of third-party-certified devices. Diesel Tech Industries’ Guardian E-log and Pedigree Technologies’ Cab-Mate One have joined Hutch Systems’…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with the new pay equity agenda August 25, 2021 On Aug. 31, the Pay Equity Act and its regulations will enter into force, creating new requirements for federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees. The new legislation requires…
Regulations Defending truckers comes naturally thanks to family roots March 31, 2020 Those growing up in a trucking family often say they have diesel flowing in their veins. For Jodi Burness, the expression may be closer to reality than for others. While…
Transportation DTNA fills newly-created compliance, regulatory affairs position January 14, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Sean Waters to the newly-created position of vice-president of product compliance and regulatory affairs. Sean Waters He was previously…
Business Management HOS compliance in U.S. near 100% with ELD use September 17, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas – Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are making a significant impact on HOS compliance in the U.S., something that is likely to be mirrored in Canada come June of…
Regulations New policy weeds out non-compliant carriers April 21, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation has been keeping itself busy trying to make life better for the trucking industry. Shaun Hammond, assistant deputy minister of Alberta Transportation, outlined…
Business Management Leveling the playing field for the trucking industry April 21, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – In business, it’s important to have a level playing field. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made achieving this its top priority, and the effort will address…
Business Management Aiming for the stars March 16, 2018 PIC outlines new benchmarks that sets the bar high for its members
Business Management Zonar hires former CVSA president as its compliance manager January 8, 2018 SEATTLE, Wash. – Former Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) president Ron Cordova has joined Zonar Systems’ compliance team. As compliance manager, Cordova will work with a group that is dedicated…
Health & Safety Carriers in Regina met with safety blitz October 30, 2017 STA support safety effort, creates new membership category for vocational members
Equipment Kinedyne offering free cargo securement webinar May 12, 2017 BRANCHBURG, N.J. – Kinedyne will host a webinar May 30, which will cover cargo securement in advance of the North America-wide Roadcheck 2017 blitz slated for June 6-8. Kinedyne says…
TransComply issues protocol to help carriers manage new food transport rules December 13, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – TransComply has created a protocol to help refrigerated carriers comply with impending rules governing the sanitary transportation of human and animal food. The new food safety transport…
Equipment CVSA releases Operation Airbrake results November 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A total of 13.2% of inspections conducted during Operation Airbrake resulted in vehicles being placed out of service due to brake violations, while another 14.8% were sidelined…
