Transportation CBSA suspends service at Four Falls May 17, 2020 WOODSTOCK, N.B. – There will be no service at the Four Falls, N.B., port of entry (POE) along the Canada-U.S. border from Sunday, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)…
Transportation P.E.I. employers get WCB premium relief May 15, 2020 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of P.E.I. has deferred employer assessment due dates until Sept. 30 because of Covid-19. Employers will not have to pay WCB…
Regulations Teamsters denounces revised HoS rules May 15, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Teamsters has denounced the new Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules released by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), warning they would lead to reduced road safety. Secretary…
Transportation Trucks-only ferry service starts Friday May 14, 2020 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Northumberland Ferries has announced that it will resume service between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., on Friday, but only trucks will be allowed aboard for now.
Regulations U.S. updates HoS rules, offering more flexibility to drivers May 14, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After analyzing feedback received over the past two years, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules that officials say will offer…
Transportation Fleet Safety Council opts for virtual conference May 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) has decided to hold its annual educational conference online because of Covid-19, the organization announced Wednesday. “After careful consideration, the FSC…
Transportation FMCSA extends emergency until June 14 May 13, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its emergency declaration until June 14. The declaration eases Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules for motor carriers assisting…
Transportation Security is focus of TCA virtual meeting May 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) will hold a virtual safety and security meeting June 23-25. It will feature panel discussions, workshops and even a vendor showcase, TCA…
Transportation Police focus on speeding as highways open up during Covid-19 May 12, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Quiet highways during Covid-19 have led to a rise in average speeds, and two enforcement initiatives will be placing a greater focus on those who are too…
Health & Safety Wellington Group gives back May 12, 2020 GUELPH, Ont. – When global food producer Bonduelle wanted to give back to the Southwestern Ontario communities in which it operates, it turned to its transportation partner Wellington Group of…
Human Resources Webinar to explore how Canadians are coping with Covid-19 May 12, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada will host a Covid-19 webinar next week, with guest speaker David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. The webinar, which is scheduled for 12…
Transportation Feds postpone first responder meeting on shipping documents May 11, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada is exploring ways that electronic documents could be used when shipping dangerous goods, and it’s asking shippers, carriers, first responders, and enforcement personnel to help…
Transportation P.E.I. relaxes self-isolation rules for truckers May 11, 2020 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island has relaxed self-isolation rules for truck drivers, the province announced Monday. It said truckers are no longer required to self-isolate if they agree to…
Health & Safety Transport Canada offers truck drivers tips on masks, cleaning practices, and more May 11, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – New information from Transport Canada offers additional guidance on how truck drivers can identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against Covid-19. (Illustration: iStock)…
Transportation Truckers raise $15K for hospital May 8, 2020 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Ontario Aggregate Trucking Association has raised $15,000 for the Brampton Civic Hospital to help fight Covid-19. The money, which was raised during an appreciation convoy Thursday,…
