Health & Safety Grain haulers in B.C. sought for dumping partial loads at roadside June 4, 2020 CLEARWATER, B.C. – The Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS) and provincial partners are looking for grain haulers who’ve been dumping partial loads at roadside pullouts on Hwy. 5 between Valemount…
Transportation AMTA, partners to assemble 25K PPE kits June 3, 2020 CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association is leading an initiative to offer 25,000 free personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to truck drivers. “This is being done in support…
Health & Safety New Brunswick truck drivers encouraged to take voluntary Covid-19 tests May 29, 2020 FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick truck drivers are being “strongly encouraged” to be voluntarily tested for Covid-19 when facing such requests at a provincial weigh station. The request comes in…
Transportation Special edition of Today’s Trucking focuses on Covid-19 May 29, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – There is no bigger story for the trucking industry than the impact of Covid-19 on the supply chain. And Today’s Trucking has responded by printing a special…
Human Resources Fleets consider making telecommuting permanent May 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Just a few months ago, working from home was a remote dream for most people. Today, working remotely is the reality for millions, and some Canadian fleets…
Transportation Trucking firm helps clean up charity’s donation sites May 27, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – In early April, Diabetes Canada issued an impassioned plea to stop dumping at its donation bins. In an open letter, it urged community leaders and elected officials…
Transportation Canadian texting and driving rates double in last decade May 27, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Don’t read this article on your phone if you’re behind the wheel. New research by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) continues to demonstrate that…
Transportation 25% fewer truckers arrived last week May 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country continued to drop last week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It said arrivals during the week…
Equipment Mack Trucks produces, donates PPE May 26, 2020 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has manufactured and donated about 500 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local organizations. The equipment was produced at the company’s Lehigh Valley Operations…
Transportation Industry flirts with paperless trucking May 26, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Fleets are quickening the pace of digitization as the trucking industry deals with the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. While telematics, crash mitigation systems and…
Transportation Opening of Little Gold Creek border crossing delayed May 22, 2020 LITTLE GOLD, Yukon – The seasonal opening of the Little Gold Creek port of entry will be delayed until further notice due to Covid-19, the Canada Border Services Agency…
Health & Safety FMCSA starts remote safety reviews May 21, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun reviewing safety compliance remotely because of Covid-19, the agency said in a guidance issued Wednesday. During the…
Human Resources Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers May 20, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…
Transportation Truck crossings continue to fall May 19, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…
Transportation Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21 May 19, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The…
