FMCSA delays start of CSA 2010 until fall August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it was pushing back implementation of CSA 2010, the long-awaited overhaul of the DOT's fitness, safety and rating system
Trucking needs new ideas to fix pending worker shortage August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- As the economy continues to trend upwards, it's predicted a qualified driver shortage will reappear in the trucking industry, but attracting new workers isn't a problem isolated to transportation.
OTA launches workplace rules training prods August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Stricter workplace harassment rules has led to the Ontario Trucking Association partnering with Corridor Interactive to deliver training tools for workplace violence and harassment and alcohol and drugs compliance.
Imaging is everything for Alberta inspections August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Alberta's use of thermal imaging technology to detect defective components on commercial vehicles has earned a prestigious national award.
BC fixes bridges after string of truck crashes August 1, 2014 CHILLIWACK, B.C. -- Safety enhancements are underway at two Vedder Canal bridges which have been the site of a series of trucker fatalities.
Amherst scale gets weigh ‘n motion August 1, 2014 AMHERST, N.S. -- Truck inspections in this part of Nova Scotia are going to get a lot quicker now that new weigh-in-motion technology on the Trans-Canada is almost ready.
Transport Canada still investigating lift axles August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - Transport Canada has still not reached any conclusions about RCMP trailer tests that could reveal design flaws on certain lift axle systems.
Raise your rates but not your hopes: Survey sez August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You can expect drivers' wages to go up in 2011, but not by much more than 5 percent.
All-Season LCVs: PQ expands program year-round August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY -- While Ontario is undecided about allowing LCVs on its highways during the winter months, Quebec is pushing forward with a plan to expand its program throughout the entire year.
NJ transport chair wants to walk back ‘snow job’ rule August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. - Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski introduced a bill that would exempt truckers from trailer snow removal until "appropriate removal equipment" is available.
Senators recharge mandatory EOBR bill August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A senatorial duo in the U.S. is reintroducing legislation to mandate "tamper-resistant" electronic onboard recorders on trucks.
Driver shortage impacting truck buying plans: Survey August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fewer fleets are planning to buy trucks in the next quarter, but those are buying, tend to be buying a lot.
CTHRC names exec director successor to Gauthier August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. -- Angela Splinter is the new executive director of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
You wanna talk distracted driving? August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- There are those who would say it was only a matter of time before something like this happened.
Stop Check: Operation Air Brake kicks off this week August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Examined your air brakes lately? You better this week as truck enforcement officials will be out in full force checking trucks for sub-standard brakes.