CM Brake names new national sales manager

CONCORD, Ont. — CM Brake announced today that it has appointed Mike Robertson as its new national sales manager. CM Brake says that Robertson has an extensive technical…

Trucking HR Canada, legal issues and alcohol and drug policies addressed during STA AGM

SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its annual AGM and Awards Gala Oct. 22, offering a trio of speakers to address the state of the industry both…

Canada’s carbon pricing situation

MONCTON, N.B. – Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that all Canadian provinces and territories have until 2018 to have some sort of carbon pricing plan in place. The…

FMCSA issues safety advisory on traveling with recalled Samsung smartphone

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing a safety advisory to drivers outlining the risks and regulations associated with transporting damaged, defective, or recalled lithium cells…

Canadian and US Peterbilt customers take part in first Pride and Class Parade

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s first Pride and Class Parade took place in Denton’s Downtown Square, with nearly 50 customers from Canada and the US taking part. With trucks ranging from…

Class 8 orders follow trend: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders were lukewarm in September with a slight rise, signaling that the historically weak season is coming to an end, ACT Research revealed today.

When and how to defend your CVOR

MILTON, Ont. – One of the easiest ways to ensure your CVOR stays clean is to always carry a valid CVOR certificate in the truck. But that seemingly simple requirement…

Murray Mullen becoming more optimistic about oil and gas industries

Mullen Group beats Bay St. expectations, positions for recovery

Higher freight volumes to close third quarter of 2016

TORONTO, Ont. – Freight volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads closed higher for the third quarter of 2016, up 5% month-to-month and 10% compared to September 2015, according to TransCore…

Partnership to offer programs to improve workplace safety

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) signed a memorandum of understanding to increase awareness for improved workplace safety in…

Ryder’s new service delivers fuel to the customer

MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System customers can now receive fuel delivery while off duty and domicile at 435 locations throughout Canada and the US. The new mobile fuel solution uses…

Two-truck platoons can save fleets big bucks on fuel

MONCTON, N.B. – Truck platooning has the potential to save carriers a significant amount of fuel and money, according to Jack Roberts of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency…

Why your fleet should update its drug and alcohol policy

MONCTON, N.B. – Thanks to the Liberal government, the legalization of marijuana is coming whether Canadians like it or not. Speaking to attendees of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s transportation…

U.S. funding driver training for vets

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted US $1 million to seven schools to help train more than 250 veterans and their family members as commercial drivers. The funding is provided through its Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMV-OST) grant program.

Plans for Surrey parking area parked

SURREY, BC - Developers have abandoned plans to create a new parking facility at 192 Street and 16 Avenue in Surrey, British Columbia. A member of the city's planning department confirmed for Today's Trucking that the developer, GG Metro, has asked for the application to be closed. It will hardly be good news for truck drivers looking for a place to stop. Municipal staff estimate that about 1,300 trucks routinely park illegally in the community.