Federal ELD mandate now enforced in most areas of Canada

Enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has now begun in most parts of Canada, leaving Quebec as the only province that will delay such actions until June 1,…

Canadian Trucking Alliance, Teamsters Canada, call for specific actions against Driver Inc. fleets

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Teamsters Canada have joined together in calling for specific enforcement action against Driver Inc. fleets that misclassify employees as independent contractors. “The Driver Inc.

On the Spot: Mack Command Steer

Mack Trucks’ Command Steer variable steering technology makes the rides over rough loads a lot easier, detecting wheel inputs not coming from the steering wheel and helping the driver…

Artist Singh balances creativity, trucking

The urge to create art is so overwhelming that Jaswant Singh must stop what he is doing, grab a sketch pen and record the idea. When he’s driving a truck,…

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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) warns about ‘Driver Inc’ business model

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Recruiter Khroud ensures easy hiring process

Going the extra mile to ensure a rapid and smooth transition into her organization helps Ravneet Khroud recruit and retain professional drivers. When truckers apply for a job, they want…

Truckers could help B.C. decision-makers, WCTA says

A group of professional drivers in British Columbia wants to be the bridge that connects the government with truckers. Harmeet Singh Nijher, treasurer of the West Coast Trucking Association (WCTA),…

Grewal shares safe practices with students

Amrit Grewal has almost two decades of truck-driving experience. And not a single accident. “My driver’s abstract is absolutely clean, spotless,” he said with a touch of pride. Company driver,…

Volvo, Daimler, Traton vehicle charging venture taking shape

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton Group are officially combining forces in a joint venture to establish electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe. Under the leadership of CEO Anja van…

Federal government commits up to $150,000 per Class 8 electric truck

Canada’s federal government says it will invest $550 million over the next four years to offset about half the price difference between electric and conventionally fueled trucks. The Incentives for…

How to maintain mental health on the road

Driving a truck can be a lonely job. It’s all too easy for mental health challenges to creep up on a trucker as the miles roll by. Mieka Forte, a…

National Truck League has new ownership

Westland Insurance has purchased National Truck League Insurance Brokers, a London, Ont.-based specialty insurance broker focusing on the transportation industry. “The acquisition of National Truck League further establishes Westland’s leading…

Navistar delivers first International eMV electric trucks to Canada

Navistar has begun deliveries of its eMV electric medium-duty truck, and two of the first to be delivered are deployed in Canada. Canadian utility provider Enmax has purchased two of…