Expected Cost of New Hours of Service Regs: $95-376M

ARLINGTON, VA - Despite the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) saying the new hours-of-service (HOS) regulations will create great benefits for the industry, a new study says otherwise.

OTA Wants Tax Hike To Benefit Roads, Heavy Utility Trucks Plated

TORONTO - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has said it is against the proposed use of a new diesel fuel tax hike. The OTA is also trying to bring certain truck licensing exemptions to the forefront of the provincial transportation discussion.

Ontario Mandates 20% Inspection Failure Rate

TORONTO - Internal Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) documents obtained by Today's Trucking reveal what many in the trucking industry have long suspected regarding 'quotas' for truck inspectors.

Smart Transport System Coming for Atlantic Truckers

SALISBURY, N.B. - The government of Canada and the province of New Brunswick are each kicking in over $200,000 to support new projects.

7 Tips for Teaching New Log Rules

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has just published a very easy-to-use, free, and extremely helpful tipsheet to help you help your drivers understand the new hours-of-service rules.

Full Reciprocity Plan Big Positive for Trucking Industry

The Full Reciprocity Plan, will "reduce administrative burdens and, by extension, the associated costs faced by carriers who are registered under IRP," says the CTA.

Graves Urges Transport Secretary on Mandatory Hair Testing

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) "praised" new measures proposed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to reduce impaired driving. The ATA is also calling for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow mandatory hair samples in standard drug tests.

Turnpike Doubles May Be Allowed in London

LONDON, ON. - Long-combination vehicles (LCV) may soon be allowed in London, ON. thanks to new roadway upgrades.

Ontario’s Gravel Haulers Get Short-Term Reprieve from MTO

TORONTO - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has agreed to temporarily suspend axle-weight enforcement until the rules get sorted out, which should be by the end of the calendar year.

National Safety Code Compliance Date Extended

TORONTO - The Ontario Trucking Association said today that the Ministry of Transportation extended the transition period for carriers to comply with National Safety Code Standard 11B "Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections" until January 1, 2015.

FMCSA Whacks Four Trucking Companies

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has shuttered four Kansas trucking companies.

FMCSA’s Teeth Get Sharpened

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) comes knocking you'd better let them in. They just became more powerful.

Toying with Time: New HOS and What you Need to Know

What you have to know about the revised hours of service rules.

Emission Study Shows Trucks Running Clean in BC

LANGLEY, BC - The British Columbia Trucking Association said it is not surprised that a remote sensing study of truck emissions in the Metro Vancouver region confirmed that most trucks are running clean.

Canada’s Manac Sets Benchmark for USA Under-ride Guard Tests

SAINT-GEORGES-DE-BEAUCE, QC. - the Manac dry van passed the underride guard crash tests recently held by the USA Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with flying colors.