Health & Safety ECONOMIC WATCH: Covid crisis to take toll on trucking March 26, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The U.S. economy was rocked today by shocking numbers of 3.3 million people filing unemployment claims for the first time, but the worst is still to come…
Transportation ‘It would be good if they could let us come inside,’ driver says March 26, 2020 EDWARDSVILLE, N.S. – S&M Trucking’s John Power, who has been driving trucks for more than 25 years, has never seen anything like the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even during the SARS and H1N1…
Health & Safety Western Canadian trucking events postponed, canceled due to Covid-19 March 26, 2020 CALGARY, Alta. – It’s no surprise at this point that events scheduled for April and May, and even into June – as with Truck World, which has now been pushed…
Equipment Covid-19 hits industry events March 26, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The coronavirus has hit the multibillion-dollar trade show industry hard. Dozens of major events have been canceled or postponed across the world to stop the…
Transportation Blue Water Bridge ends cash payments from U.S.-bound travelers March 26, 2020 SARNIA, Ont. – Travelers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into the U.S., including truckers, will no longer be able to pay tolls in cash, effective 12:01 a.m. March 28. The…
Transportation Covid-19 Operations: TruckPro March 26, 2020 As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that TruckPro will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle…
Transportation Covid-19 Operations: Traction March 26, 2020 As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that Traction will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle…
Transportation Covid-19 Operations: Isaac Instruments March 26, 2020 Following the Quebec government’s directives on the maintenance of essential services during the Covid-19 crisis, ISAAC continues its operations in support to the transportation industry. According to the definition provided…
Equipment Goodyear offering free DoT inspections March 26, 2020 AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers in the U.S. are offering free DoT inspections for truckers as they continue to move commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic. Valued…
Transportation Truck World moves to Sept 24-26 March 26, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck World, the biennial trade show dedicated to Canada’s trucking industry, has been rescheduled to Sept. 24-26 amid the fight against Covid-19. Exhibitors were informed of…
Business Management McDonald’s offers curbside service to truckers amid Covid-19 restaurant restrictions March 25, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – McDonald’s Canada is adding a new feature to its app to help commercial drivers get food and stay safe while keeping shelves stocked during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Transportation The Essentials: #ThankATrucker March 25, 2020 Essential. It’s the word people have come to use when describing truck drivers — the men and women who remain on the job during these days of Covid-19.
Health & Safety Owner-ops to be covered under personal travel health insurance policies March 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) has confirmed owner-operators who hold travel health insurance policies on an individual basis will not lose coverage when entering…
Health & Safety U.S. issues new guidance on drug and alcohol testing March 25, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its latest bid to ease the burden of truck drivers navigating through the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has…
Transportation Commercial ferry service maintained during Covid-19, with changes March 25, 2020 VICTORIA, B.C. — Canada’s east- and west-coast ferry services, Marine Atlantic and BC Ferries respectively, are maintaining service during the Covid-19 outbreak, but with a few changes to operations.
