Transportation U.S. allows food trucks in highway rest areas April 3, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice late Friday, allowing states to permit commercial food trucks to operate and sell food in designated Interstate…
Business Management Random acts of kindness toward truckers abundant during Covid-19 response April 3, 2020 During a global crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic, the good in humanity shines brighter than the cruel, and in the trucking industry, that could not be more evident than it…
Transportation Topping named to board of NFBC April 3, 2020 LEWISTON, N.Y. – Geoff Topping of Challenger Motor Freight has been appointed to the board of Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC). The appointment was made by Ontario Premier…
Transportation ECONOMIC WATCH: ACT reassessing commercial vehicle demand, economic expectations April 3, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has reported U.S. port and rail volumes are just now beginning to reflect the drop in Chinese output related to the global Covid-19 pandemic. In…
Human Resources Manitoba trucking industry gets help with child care services during Covid-19 relief effort April 3, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government is urging child care providers in the province to help workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 fight, including those in trucking. In…
Transportation Canada notifies U.S., Mexico, that it has ratified new NAFTA April 3, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada has officially notified the U.S. and Mexico that it has ratified the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, setting the stage to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)…
Transportation Eassons adjusting to changing freight, Covid-19 practices April 3, 2020 KENTVILLE, N.S. – The nature of the loads has been changing. The volumes, too. “Volume was up and all lanes [seemed] to be steady last week. Things have softened…
Equipment Navistar extends plant closures April 3, 2020 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced changes to its manufacturing operations in response to Covid-19. The company’s truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio, temporarily ceased production March 23…
Transportation On the road and social distancing April 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The days of Covid-19 have changed the ways that interactions take place. Handshakes are forbidden. And keep your distance – at least six feet apart, if you…
Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck orders plummet as Covid-19 impact felt April 3, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders in March fell 45% to 7,800 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Orders were down 51% year-over-year, while Classes 5-7 orders…
Business Management Stop denying basic services to truck drivers, says Manitoba carrier April 2, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Turk Enterprises, is calling out truck stops that have chosen to keep their revenue streams open while closing essential services to drivers. With…
Health & Safety Addressing driver mental health during Covid-19 crisis April 2, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – As the world stays at home to curb the spread of Covid-19, truck drivers continue under greater pressures and isolation both inside and outside the cab. Under…
Transportation War Room: How the CTA developed its Covid-19 strategy April 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The response to Covid-19 is often described in the language of battle. It’s a fight against the virus. We’re mobilizing resources. It’s a wartime strategy. It’s…
Transportation Ministers rally behind truckers April 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Two senior Ontario ministers issued a joint statement Thursday, supporting truck drivers during the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. “In these extraordinary times, we have…
Transportation Transport Canada releases Covid-19 guidelines for fleets and drivers April 2, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has unveiled a series of recommendations to help commercial vehicle operators prevent the spread of Covid-19 – including a focus on proper handwashing techniques, social…
