Time to Get Ready for the Big Trucking Inspection Blitz

It's that time of the year to make sure every truck along with driver paperwork is in order because those who don't could be sidelined and forced to shell out hundreds if not thousands of dollars.The 28th annual, three-day International Roadcheck 2015 is set for June 2-4, when approximately 10,000, local, provincial, state and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America fan out for roadside inspections. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in cooperation federal governments in Canada, U.S. and Mexico. Inspectors will primarily be conducting the North American Standard Level I Inspection, the most thorough roadside inspection, that's a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both the driver and vehicle.

Avoid Fines, Penalties This Week: Secure Your Cargo

Not having your cargo properly secured could lead to a world of problems, more so than usual, as truck inspectors across North American are gearing up to hit the highways throughout North America. June 2-4 is the annual, three-day truck inspection marathon known as International Road Check, when 10,000 truck inspectors will be out in full force, handing out fines and placing trucks and drivers out-of-service for safety violations.In addition to performing a high number of the tough Level I inspections, where they thoroughly scrutinize both the driver and their tractor-trailer, they will be putting a special emphasis on checking cargo securement.

Average Diesel Cost Moves Slightly Lower, Gasoline Rises

The average Canadian cost of diesel has moved slightly lower this week after a moving higher or being unchanged the previous six weeks, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.

Mack Trucks introduces new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model

LAS VEGAS , Nev. – At WasteExpo 2015, Mack Trucks introduced the new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model. The new model was designed to meet the challenges of refuse…

Schneider celebrates cargo theft-free year

  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider announced today that it reached a significant milestone in 2014. The company claims it had zero cargo thefts last year – a notable accomplishment…

OTA supports new DontCutMeOff campaign

  TORONTO, Ont. – A new campaign has been launched today backing the hybrid solution for the Gardiner East. The campaign dubbed DontCutMeOff is an operation supported by the Gardiner…

Fastfrate names new president and CEO

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Ron Tepper, executive chairman of Consolidated Fastfrate, announced this week that Larry Rodo has been named president and CEO of Consolidated Fastfrate and its subsidiaries effective June…

DontCutMeOff.net Launches to Save Gardiner

TORONTO -- You can add your voice to the growing chorus of those inside and outside of the trucking industry when it comes to pushing Toronto's government toward making improvements to the eastern part of the Gardiner Expressway rather than removing it.

You, Too, Can Have Zero Cargo Thefts

GREEN BAY, WI -- While cargo theft has long been a threat to the trucking industry, you may want to take a lesson from one of the largest fleets in North America when it comes to your business and your trucks.

Four Take Home APTA Top Driving Honors

DIEPPE, NB -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Safety Council gave out top marks over the weekend to the most talented professional drivers at APTA's Annual Professional Driving Championships.

Top Toronto-area pro drivers face off at regional championships

Preetpal Nijjar, 2014 Ontario and National tandem-tandem winner, named Grand Champion

Results of the Atlantic Truck Driving Championships

DIEPPE, N.B. – Excellence was celebrated on May 30 at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Professional Driving Championships. A total of 49 drivers competed for a chance to become part…

Final results of the epic Healthy Fleet Challenge

TORONTO, Ont. – It’s been five long months, but it’s finally over. The longest ever Healthy Fleet Challenge came to an end May 31 at 11:59 p.m. The competition began…

Bendix offers tips to drivers about the upcoming International Roadcheck

ELYRIA, Ohio –Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is offering up tips to fleets and owner/operators who are gearing up for this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck program.

David Morneau named new chairman for the Fondation pour la formation en transport routier

MONTREAL, Que. – Groupe Morneau announced today that David Morneau, the business development director at Morneau Eskimo, has been named chairman of the board at the Fondation pour la formation…