Saskatchewan rest areas reopen

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is applauding the provincial government reversing its decision to close nine rest stops. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure indicated last week…

Vehicle graphics pulling for a cause

TORONTO, Ont. -- Any driver can become attached to a truck, but there’s something special about driving equipment that promotes a charity. A growing number of fleets use vehicle graphics to help pull for a cause.

Andy Transport a father-daughter success story

SALABERRY-de-VALLEYFIELD, Que. -- In trucking, there’s no shortage of father-son stories. What’s rare are father-daughter stories. But a noteworthy and special father-daughter tale is the one that belongs to Quebec’s Andy Transport.

Rodeo du Camion brings power, smoke, and rewards

TEMISCAMINGUE, Que. -- Rodeo du Camion has grown into an annual event that attracts tens of thousands of spectators, all drawn to this tiny municipality by the deafening roar of big block engines and demonstrations of power. It returns in August.

Antique and classic trucks shine for the crowd

CLIFFORD, Ont. -- Close to 300 trucks participated in the 10th annual Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford, Ont., hosted over the Canada Day weekend.

Clifford hosts biggest antique and classic truck show

CLIFFORD, Ont. — Canada’s biggest antique and classic truck show is underway in Clifford, Ont., about 170 kilometers west of Toronto. The show has attracted 200 trucks on the event’s…

Specially-wrapped Ladies’ Lunch truck a hit

TORONTO, Ont. — This year’s Ladies’ Lunch event, hosted by the Toronto Transportation Club on June 19 was highlighted with a specially-wrapped truck featuring the guest speaker’s photo. This year,…

Logbooks fading away as Canada prepares to mandate ELDs

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transport Canada announced this month that it will mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of June 2021 – more than three years after the U.S. first required the time-tracking equipment in the place of paper logbooks. And that's despite the fact that Canada had a head start on developing the underlying technical standards.

AMTA holds Truck Driving Championship at new Edmonton facility

EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Professional Truck Driving Championship was held in Edmonton this past weekend with winners taking home top honors in four categories. Drivers from across the province competed…

Manitoba’s top drivers awarded

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced the winners of the Provincial Truck Driving Championship, which was held June 15 in Winnipeg, Man. First place winners make up…

Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…

PMTC recognizes fleet graphics in 34th awards

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Fleet graphics are often made of reflective material, but some were shining a little brighter than others during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s…

Fort Garry celebrates centennial year

WINNIPEG, Man. – Fort Garry Industries is celebrating 100 years in business today. Established in 1919 by Fred Sicinski as a tire repair shop, the company now offers aftermarket parts…

Survivor enlists truckers in human trafficking fight

TORONTO, Ont. -- Beth Jacobs was just 16 years old when she was drugged, taken against her will, and trafficked at a truck stop. Now she's enlisting truckers to help in the fight against human trafficking.

B.C. government highlights initiatives aimed at improving conditions for trucking industry

KELOWNA, B.C. – B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure provided an update on a slew of initiatives across the province recently, including the Weight2GoBC bypass program. Issuing over 1.2 million…