IN PRINT — Tanks a Lot: Leave some tanker spec’ing to experts

TORONTO, ON -- There used to be good money in the liquid bulk business. The required equipment is so specialized that it presented somewhat of a barrier to entry into the market. That's still the case, but there are more players in the game now, and competition is keeping rates at near-1980s levels. Fleets, both private and for-hire, are now trying to make up for the low rates by optimizing their trailer spec's to increase utilization and carrying capacity.

J.D. Smith driver wins Toronto trucking competition

Top drivers will move on to compete in the provincial championships in July

Road Today Show promotes road safety

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The ninth annual Road Today Show was held at the Brampton Soccer Centre May 27, with a focus on road safety. Visitors check out equipment for…

CVSA approves definitions for Level 8 inspection

TORONTO, Ont. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has voted to approve definitions for a Level 8 inspection, and Alberta will launch a pilot project, paving the way for…

Back in the saddle again

Alberta expected to lead nation in economic growth in 2017

CN Rail conductors could walk off job Tuesday

MONTREAL, Que. – CN Rail train conductors represented by Teamsters Canada have given the railway a 72-hour strike notice. They could walk off the job Tuesday morning. Mike Cory, executive…

Temporary fix to avoid ACI penalties

OTTAWA, ON -- Trucks that arrive at the Canada-U.S. border without Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) will for a 90-day period be allowed to turn around without incurring Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS), Canada Border Services Agency has announced. eManifest requirements have been mandatory for highway carriers since January 11, 2016, and carriers still have to transmit cargo and conveyance data electronically before arriving at the border. It's good news for the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The group has recently been citing recurring delays and system outages, and for several months been working with the agency to solve issues surrounding the AMPS linked to ACI reporting requirements.

Teamsters threaten CN strike action

MONTREAL, QC - CN could "provoke" a strike at 4 am on Tuesday, May 30, after serving notice that it will unilaterally impose changes to the collective agreement that covers 3,000 conductors, trainmen and yardmen, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says.

Study says link between weather and crashes not what you think

TORONTO, ON -- Quick: Do more accidents happen in lousy or good weather? According to a research study led by Sunnybrook Hospital physician and epidemiologist Dr. Donald Redelmeier, it's actually the bright, sunny days that put us at all at greater risk of getting into a crash.

KW dealership in B.C’s “northern capital” expands

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.–Inland Kenworth recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 100,000-square-foot full-service dealership in Prince George, BC “Our new facility reflects record-setting growth in the economy of…

TransX’s Toulaini inducted into business Hall of Fame

WINNIPEG, MB – TransX’s fofounder Louie Tolaini has been inducted into the Manitoba Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place May 11, and Tolaini was one of…

Leonard named Toronto driving champ

BRAMPTON, ON - Bruce Leonard of JD Smith Transport has been named Grand Champion of the Toronto Region Truck Driving Championships, held on May 27 in Brampton.

Electronic inspections introduce opportunity: CTA

TORONTO, ON - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has unveiled the criteria to develop a new Level 8 electronic inspection criteria - and the Canadian Trucking Alliance says this could open the door to tracking all inspections, whether equipment passes or fails.

Michigan court upholds injury verdict

DETROIT, MI - The Michigan Court of Appeals has reaffirmed a US $22.6-million personal injury verdict in a case that involved a truck driver hitting another driver.

VIDEO: Inspecting wheel ends and fuel tanks

TORONTO, ON - The latest installments of Today's Trucking's video series on Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspection procedures are now online - covering the inspections of wheel ends and fuel tank areas.