McKee focused on solving challenges in Atlantic Canada

The “new guy” at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, as he calls himself, is no stranger to the trucking industry and keen to reach out to members and provide solutions…

Labor shortages, port delays, housing affordability squeeze trucking in Atlantic Canada

Labor shortages, port delays, and housing affordability are some of the major challenges facing the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada. This is compounded with issues like Driver Inc., not enough…

AIPP delays spark online petition

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Hundreds of people including truck drivers have signed a petition demanding the quick processing of their permanent residency applications filed under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot…

Bruce Cail: Armour’s ambassador of safety

'I went and got my licence one day, and the next day I was on the road.'

TruckPro grows in Atlantic Canada

PLYMOUTH, NS - The largest network of heavy vehicle repair shops in Canada is adding one more location.

Atlantic educational session handles hot topics

TURO, NS - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is bringing its half-day cross-country educational sessions to Atlantic Canada. Partnering with Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic, the group will be hosting the regional session as part of its educational tour of the country, Oct. 12.

Trout River and Valley Equipment announce partnership

COLEMAN, PEI - Trout River Industries and Valley Equipment Ltd. have partnered in a deal that will see Valley Equipment and its sister locations become full-service dealers for the live-bottom trailer manufacturer. Valley Equipment, along with Northeast Truck & Trailer Inc. announced they will be the dealer for Trout River Industries for Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Truckers Hit With Higher Diesel Tax

DIEPPE, NB - New Brunswick's 2015-2016 budget will hit Atlantic truckers' pocketbooks with a 2.3-percent tax hike on diesel.

Maritime Truckers Fear New Ferry Will Leave Them Behind

SAINT JOHN, N.B.- Truckers in Atlantic Canada are concerned the replacement ferry on the Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia route won't be able to handle commercial traffic on the route.

Best 9 Carriers to Work for in Atlantic Canada

TRURO, NS - Nine trucking companies from Atlantic Canada got the Employer of Choice award from Trucking Human Resource Sector Council.

Atlantic Truckers’ Ferry Costs Rise Up

DIEPPE, NB - Atlantic Canada's truckers will pay more for ferry service to Newfoundland and Labrador as of April 1, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has announced.

Tractor-Trailer Packed with Disaster Relief

MONCTON, NB - Christian relief group, Samaritan's Purse is stationing a tractor-trailer relief unit in Moncton to respond to natural disasters in Atlantic Canada.

Trucking HR Shuffles Board of Directors

TORONTO, ON - Jean-Marc Picard, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), has joined Trucking HR Canada's Board of Directors today. He's replacing Bob Dolyniuk, who is retiring as executive director of the Manitoba Trucking Association.

NB Raises Fees on Tires of Out-of-Province Trucks

DIEPPE, NB - There's a new rule in New Brunswick that owners of all imported vehicles must pay an additional fee per each tire on their vehicle.

Trucks For Change Rolls East to Atlantic Canada

DIEPPE, NB - The Trucks for Change Network is spreading its influence east to help more charities in Atlantic Canada and they have the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's (APTA) backing.