North Dakota vaccinates more than 1,000 Manitoba truckers

More than 1,000 Manitoba truck drivers have been vaccinated in North Dakota as part of a Covid-19 vaccine initiative announced in April. “This demand showcases the importance of this joint…

How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every activity field on the planet. Transport is not an exception. Some transportation companies are in dire straights these days, while the others…

Announced truck inspection blitzes make lasting gains, researchers say

The annual 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz is never a surprise, and we know Brake Safety Week will focus on hoses and tubing from Aug. 22-28. But some new research is…

Researchers to determine if fuel-efficient driving lowers crash rates

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is looking to see how fuel-efficient driving practices affect truck crashes and crash severity. The research initiative is funded by Natural Resources Canada, and…

Essential Trailer hits the road again

NAL Insurance’s Essential Trailer is back on the road, raising funds to support truckers as they continue to deliver essential goods through the pandemic. Last year, the initiative allowed NAL…

New tool to help fleets fight back against nuclear verdicts

A new data-based tool is being launched to help fleets fight back against sophisticated plaintiff attorneys and the nuclear verdicts they aggressively pursue. Steve Bryan, who founded Vigillo then sold…

Montana to vaccinate Alberta truckers

Alberta and Montana have reached an agreement to speed up the vaccination of Albertans by inoculating truckers who transport essential goods across the Canada-United States border. Alberta commercial truck drivers…

Ontario, Michigan discussing partnership to vaccinate Ontario truckers

The Ontario government is reportedly working with the state of Michigan to discuss partnering to vaccinate Ontario-based cross-border truck drivers. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said in a release that…

Truck drivers eligible to register for Waterloo vaccines

Ontario’s Region of Waterloo has added truck drivers to the list of essential workers who are eligible to pre-register for vaccines against Covid-19. The region expanded the list of eligible…

North Dakota extends vaccine offer to Saskatchewan truckers

North Dakota, which made headlines in recent days offering to vaccinate Manitoba truck drivers at the border, is extending the offer to Saskatchewan. About 2,000 Saskatchewan residents who transport goods…

Trucks involved in growing share of work zone fatalities

Large trucks were involved in 1/3 of all fatal crashes that occurred in U.S. highway work zones in 2019, just as the country reported a record increase in such accidents.

Electronic logs, driver inspection reports discussed at TMC

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is serving for many fleets as a gateway towards digitizing other traditionally paper-based systems. Take for example, driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs). “ELDs helped…

More education needed to increase ADAS adoption

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can save lives, but the industry and government have work to do to increase adoption rates. Dan Murray, senior vice-president of the American Transportation Research…

Returning PEI truck drivers must self isolate

Truck drivers who live in Prince Edward Island will need to self isolate when returning from trips outside Atlantic Canada – regardless of their vaccine status — until they have…

Purolator urges government to vaccinate essential staff

Purolator is urging all levels of government to prioritize Covid-19 vaccinations for drivers, sortation workers, mechanics and other key operational personnel in the courier and transportation industry, as officials consider…