Trucking’s best call Manitoba home August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- There might be something in the water in Manitoba, or it might just be a coincidence, but Canada's best driver and dispatcher both call our country's middle province home.
Rosy outlook for Canadian black box mandate August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) are viewed by some as an intrusion of privacy, but a necessary safety device by others. The government is in the latter group and is pushing for an industry mandate.
Transportation CTA suggests fixes for smoother border August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The new chief at the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is determined clean up inefficiencies at the border and says he'll start with "low-hanging fruit."
Truckers asked to play safety role during summer summits August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- As Canada prepares to host two major global events this summer, the RCMP are hoping the trucking industry can help ensure everything goes smoothly.
Gearing up for National Trucking Week August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Each year a spotlight is cast on the men and women that keep this country moving, and this year the spotlight of National Trucking Week will be Sept. 6 - 13.
CTA continues push for simpler U.S. insurance rules August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration supporting a change to simplify how Canadian carriers are insured south of the border.
Trucking industry lobbies for rail improvements August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- At the end of a federal government review of Canada's rail freight service, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is hoping the two industries can work together more efficiently.
CTA hopes to put a lid on highway litter August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Not all litter along the highway comes from commercial vehicles, but many provincial associations are hearing about the trash that does.
Tanker residue rule still in limbo August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- The controversial proposed rule by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to require the reporting of trace amounts of residue is still in limbo, and it's still unclear when, or if, the rule will move forward.
Three’s a crowd, but it’ll shake up transportation August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, N.B. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance outlined its three priorities for the transportation industry at a research forum in the Maritimes.
EOBR mandate a good idea that needs some work: CTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators was hoping to solicit feedback on a potential electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) mandate and Canada's leading carrier group responded.
Tighter capacity is on the horizon: CTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- During the next month or so, there will be numerous media reports on what happened in 2008 and what could happen in 2009.
OOIDA challenges Canadian EOBR logic August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The U.S.-based Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association doesn't think electronic on-board recorders will enhance safety, fix hours-of-service problems or respect driver privacy, and let a Canadian working group know it.
Trucking hit hard by April job losses August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- If job losses were an Olympic sport, trucking would be a bronze medal winner for April's competition.
Transportation Clement Visits Trucking Firm, Re-Affirms Red Tape Reduction August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA - Tony Clement stopped by Tandet Group to re-affirm the government's commitment to reducing red tape for Canadian businesses.