Relief on the horizon over washroom access

When you got to go, you got to go. Most people don’t give it a second thought. A washroom is most likely down a hallway at home, where many are…

Teamsters, OOIDA look to autonomous truck rules

GRAIN VALLEY, MO -- As U.S. legislation to govern autonomous passenger vehicles pushes forward, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Teamsters Union are both weighing in with thoughts about the path toward rules for autonomous trucks.

No More License Plates for Unpaid Traffic Fines

TORONTO -- Not paying traffic fines in Ontario will result in you being denied the opportunity to renew an existing vehicle license plate or to acquire a new one.

Legislation Would Make Truck Driving Certified Occupation

WINNIPEG -- A new certified occupations act has been introduced in the Manitoba legislature with the aim of providing better training and skills development for workers in the province, starting off with truck drivers. According to the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, the plan would ensure Manitoba workers in certain industries would be able to receive certification in their occupation from on-the-job training as well as classroom training from accredited providers. "Manitoba businesses have many specialized jobs that people new to the job market need to know are an option for them," he said. "We have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, as well as many newcomers and others who are just looking for a chance to put their abilities to use in a new occupation. This proposed act is about giving them a tap on the shoulder to show them the possibilities available."

Restart rule could be suspended

WASHINGTON, DC- The trucking industry's effort to suspend the current 34-hour restart is inching closer to victory.

New Commissioner to Enforce Vancouver Port Trucking Rules

VANCOUVER, B.C.- British Columbia's Transportation Minister Todd Stone introduced new legislation to create an independent commissioner to enforce the new rules for port container truckers at Port Metro Vancouver.

BREAKING NEWS: Speed limiter legislation introduced in Ontario

TORONTO -- Ontario's Transportation Minister introduced legislation that if passed will cap the speed of commercial trucks at 105 km/h by making speed limiters mandatory.

B.C. legislation planning for safer trucking industry

VICTORIA -- A four-point plan to improve the safety of commercial vehicles has been tabled in the B.C. government.

B.C. answers the cell ban call

VICTORIA -- Drivers in B.C. will have financial reasons to make switching to hands-free cell phones a New Year's resolution.

CTA Recommends 105 Speed Limit For All

TORONTO- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recommends that all provinces follow Ontario and Quebec's lead in requiring a truck speed limit of no more than 105 kilometres an hour.

Supressed study finds danger in hands-free devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, withheld from the public since 2003, found that hands-free mobile technology presents as much of a safety hazard as handheld phones.

CTA Recommends 105 Speed Limit For All

TORONTO- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recommends that all provinces follow Ontario and Quebec's lead in requiring a truck speed limit of no more than 105 kilometres an hour.