Proposed HoS reduction would impact wages, economy: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) continues to plead with US lawmakers to leave the existing hours-of-service regulations in tact.

National Trucking Week: David Bradley pens open letter to the men and women of the Canadian trucking industry

OTTAWA, Ont. -- National Trucking Week 2011 is being celebrated from Sept. 4-10.

Former recruiter launches program to ease transition into trucking biz

TORONTO, Ont. -- Dave Brown, a former recruiter with Rosedale Transport and Warren Gibson Transport, has announced Carriers Coach Solutions is now a full-time venture assisting new drivers with their transition into the business.

P.E.I. installs intelligent WiM system

BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. -- The province of P.E.I. has installed an intelligent transportation system at its inspection station here, which will allow about 75% of trucks to pass by the scale without pulling in to be weighed.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator Part 9: Staying Safe and Compliant

TORONTO, Ont. -- Even if an owner/operator has taken all the proper steps in establishing his or her business, one poor decision or stroke of bad luck can have disastrous consequences if it results in an accident.

Hunt on for Best Fleets to Drive For

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For contest and survey. Company drivers and owner/operators may nominate trucking companies by completing an application...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group takes in Polaris Petroleum

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has announced it closed a deal Sept. 1 to acquire fluid hauler Polaris Petroleum.

Stolen Moncton load recovered, thanks to observant trucker

MONCTON, N.B. -- An observant truck driver is being credited for providing information that resulted in the arrest of a cargo thief and the recovery of $150,000 worth of stolen cheese.

US trucking groups praise Obama’s call to address transportation problems

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Industry associations in the US have applauded President Barack Obama's call for Congress to address the nation's inadequate surface transportation system.

RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index finds new order growth strengthens in August

OTTAWA, Ont. -Incoming new work at Canadian manufacturers increased at a marked pace during August, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, an indication that Canadian business perhaps should not be as gloomy in...

Port Metro Vancouver partnership helping cut port-related emissions

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Port Metro Vancouver and two Washington State ports continue to make significant progress in the cross-border effort to reduce port-related emissions in the Georgia Basin - Puget Sound air shed, according to the Northwest...

Ground transportation costs rise for fourth straight month: CGFI report

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased again in June, the fourth consecutive monthly increase, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).  

Harvard researchers examining new sleep apnea screening tool

SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- A simple test that measures attention, alertness and reaction time could one day be administered to drivers when they renew their licence to determine if they are likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a...

Another Ontario trucker fined for smoking in his truck

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Another truck driver has been fined under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act for smoking a cigarette in the cab of the company-owned truck he was driving.

Canadian border city ranks second on list of N.A. cities with most speed traps

WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- Windsor, Ont. has the second-highest number of reported speed traps in North America in the past two years, according to a list released by the National Motorists Association. The list included the top 25 cities in Canada and...