Infrastructure Love’s plans aggressive expansion this year February 17, 2023 Love’s Travel Stops says it will add 25 travel stops, remodel existing locations, and add 15 Truck Care and Speedco locations this year. The expansion will add 75 truck maintenance…
Health & Safety Data reveals where truckers are parking at roadside December 16, 2022 New Brunswick and Ontario are home to six of the top nine spots where truckers park on the side of the road to rest, according to video telematics company Lytx,…
Infrastructure Alberta looking to add up to 18 commercial rest areas February 15, 2022 Alberta is planning to build up to 18 new commercial rest areas in the province. “Albertans, truckers and visitors do a lot of traveling on our highways, and they need…
Health & Safety Trucker Path reveals truck parking trends in Canada, U.S. December 14, 2021 Truckers who find themselves on the road Christmas Day have the gift of ample parking to look forward to. Trucker Path data indicates truck parking spots 53% more abundant than…
Infrastructure Windsor cracks down on illegal truck yards March 25, 2021 The city of Windsor is beefing up its zoning rules over truck yards in an attempt to solve what appears a unique problem brought on by its border location and…
Health & Safety Why are U.S. truck stops so much better than Canada’s? March 1, 2021 There has been a lot of talk lately about the sad state, or access to washrooms for truck drivers in Canada. It is a huge problem but it doesn’t end…
Health & Safety Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll February 15, 2021 Half of commercial drivers in Saskatchewan feel the condition of rest stops and pullouts in the province are of very low to low quality, while the other 50% say they…
Health & Safety Ontario to invest in northern rest areas October 9, 2020 THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The province of Ontario has committed to building four new rest areas in Northern Ontario and will also expand or repair 10 existing facilities. The announcement…
Health & Safety OOIDA calls on Trump to help truckers March 20, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has written a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking for help to support the continued movement of goods during the…
Health & Safety Truckers welcome U.S. legislation to increase truck parking March 10, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Proposed legislation in the U.S. that would dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars to increase truck parking spaces has been welcomed by truckers. H.R. 6104, the Truck…
Business Management The state of Canadian fleets discussed during in.sight User Conference September 10, 2018 HOUSTON, Texas – Several issues affecting the Canadian trucking industry were addressed today in Houston, including the idea of mandating onboard video for fleets. Discussed during the PeopleNet and TMW…
Health & Safety Finding parking the top cause of stress for pro drivers September 2, 2018 PHOENIX, Az. – Truck parking availability in the U.S. improved in 2017, but finding a parking spot is the number one cause of stress for 85% of professional drivers. Those…
Business Management Bringing the Love’s to Michigan March 23, 2018 CAPAC, Mich. – Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its presence in Michigan with the launch of its second location in the state. The new travel stop opens its doors in…
Infrastructure White House Infrastructure plan falls short: ATA February 13, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says the new infrastructure plan from the White House falls short on what’s needed to repair roadways, and is calling for more…
Health & Safety Lack of truck parking costly for drivers: ATRI December 13, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – A lack of truck parking is costing professional drivers in the US an average of US$4,600 in lost wages each year, as they spend time looking for…
