Ottawa warns of rising immigration fraud during Fraud Prevention Month

The federal government is stepping up efforts to combat immigration fraud, warning that scams targeting people seeking to work or immigrate to Canada continue to evolve…

FMCSA seeks truck drivers to help test HOS pilot programs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it is seeking 18 commercial drivers to help test two hours-of-service pilot programs.  FMCSA said these drivers will be part of the “pre-testing…

CBSA seizes 111 kg of suspected cocaine from commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge

Border officers seized more than 111 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge earlier this month, according to the Canada Border Services…

US Supreme Court to hear landmark case on freight broker liability

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 4 in a landmark case that will determine if freight brokers…

Labor Dept. proposes changes to independent contractor rule

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule to rescind the independent contractor rule implemented under the Biden administration.

FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to shippers

FedEx Corp. said it plans to return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who paid them. “If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds…

Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…

Senator introduces bill to remove all truck drivers in US illegally

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation that would mandate U.S. states remove all truck drivers who are in the United States illegally. Introduction of what Banks called “…

Canada’s largest electric truck trial delivers clarity for fleets

FPInnovations’ PIT Group has concluded Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, following two fleets as they collected more than 200,000 km (124,224 miles) of data over a…

CTOA says racial tensions, targeted enforcement could disrupt supply chain

The Canada Trucking Operators Association (CTOA) is warning that growing driver shortages in the longhaul trucking sector could begin affecting supply chain reliability if workforce pressures persist. And it says…

Alberta cracks down on predatory towing with fines up to $300,000, jail time

Alberta will implement new province-wide rules for towing and vehicle storage operators effective April 1. Under the new regulations, tow truck drivers must clearly disclose all towing and storage…

Trump calls on Congress to pass ‘Dalilah’s Law’

During his State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation to prevent states from granting commercial driver’s licenses to people in…

OTA says Ontario must show leadership as national focus shifts to trucking enforcement

The Ontario Trucking Association says that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has an obligation to show initiative and lead efforts to improve compliance and safety enforcement in trucking, as…

FedEx sues US government seeking full tariff refund

FedEx Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of the money the shipper paid due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The lawsuit was filed with the…

Governments pledge crackdown on Driver Inc., advance interprovincial trucking reforms

Federal, provincial and territorial transportation ministers have committed to coordinated action against the controversial Driver Inc. model while advancing long-awaited measures aimed at reducing interprovincial trucking barriers and strengthening Canada’s…