Speed limiter debate in Legislature? Bring it on, says OBAC boss

OTTAWA -- The director of Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada says she isn't worried that a private member's bill mandating a speed limit on all trucks has been quietly moving up the legislative ladder at Queen's Park. In fact, Joanne Ritchie says, she's looking forward to an open, public debate on the issue.

All Celadon drivers complete Highway Watch training

INDIANAPOLIS -- Celadon Trucking Services, one of North America's largest truckload carriers, says it has trained 100 percent of its drivers in the Highway Watch program - becoming only second among the industry's top 100 trucking companies to reach the milestone.

Queen’s Park supports speed limiters in Ontario

There's a good chance a private member's bill backing OTA's proposal to cap all speed on trucks at 105 km could get passed

Quebec legislators say Oui to speed limiter discussion

QUEBEC CITY -- Support for mandating speed limiters on commercial trucks is getting infectious among Canadian politicians.

More Saskatchewan roads to see heavier loads

REGINA -- In an attempt to move more freight faster, Saskatchewan is adding 1,200 km of "primary weight" roadway to its highway network.

Ontario driver apprenticeship now a reality

GUELPH, Ont. -- Meet Mike Yeo and Tim Atkinson -- the first two drivers to sign on to Ontario's new Voluntary Apprenticeship Program for Professional Truck Drivers

Roadcheck OOS rate stays steady; but CTA questions annual blitz

TORONTO -- The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators reports that 80 percent of commercial vehicles inspected during this year's international Roadcheck enforcement blitz passed inspections and demonstrated a high level of mechanical fitness.

Charges dropped against Delta Driving instructor

CALGARY - An Alberta judge says he believes Sukhjeet Sall's pleas of innocence are credible and has dismissed the charges against the former instructor of the notorious Delta Driving School in Calgary.

Manitoba ponders 110 km/h speeds on a dozen highways

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba may follow in the path of two of its western neighbors and allow vehicles to travel at 110 km/h on four-lane, divided highways.

Researches find trucking rate-per-mile system outdated; big contributor to R&R issues

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Management researchers at the University of Arkansas have reinforced what many of North America's truckers already believe -- that a combination of poor working conditions and sub standard pay issues is why many truckers put the brakes on their driving careers.

MTO taking applications for driver apprenticeship program

TORONTO -- The Ministry of Colleges, Universities and Training has given final approval to the criteria and curriculum for the new Voluntary Apprenticeship Program for Professional Truck Drivers in Ontario.

New website highlights transport jobs in the West

OTTAWA -- In an effort to attract more young people to Western transportation jobs, the Western Transportation Advisory Council has launched a youth-oriented "Careers in Transportation" website.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: B.C. likes single life for tires

VICTORIA -- Single tires may soon be an option for some B.C. fleets now that the province's Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch has made several changes to the Commercial Transport Act Regulations.

VPA legally entitled to enforce drayage licence system: Court

VANCOUVER -- The Port of Vancouver has the legal authority to continue enforcing a mandatory container truck licensing system for drayage firms, the Federal Court of Canada has ruled.

Atlantic bridge commission urges axle-based tolls; scrap token payment

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge authorities want to change the registered GVW classification for commercial trucks to an axle-based classification system.