City of Vancouver to require side guards on its trucks

The City of Vancouver will require side guards or lateral protection devices on all trucks owned or contracted by the municipality, following a unanimous council vote last week. Municipal staff…

BCTA seeks idle management regulation in province

BCTA (B.C. Trucking Association) is advocating for a province-wide idle management regulation for the medium- and heavy-duty commercial road transportation sector. (Photo: iStock) Greenhouse gas emissions from the commercial road…

Trucking regulations surrounding cannabis are still being worked out: Blair

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadians still hoping they’ll be able to legally smoke a joint to celebrate the country’s July 1 birthday will be disappointed, says MP Bill Blair. The former top cop for Toronto turned federal member of parliament was in Toronto Thursday night to talk cannabis legalization. Co-hosting a town hall with MP Arif Virani, Blair addressed concerns from residents about the upcoming changes to drug laws, including those about impaired driving and use by those in safety sensitive positions.

More long-haul infrastructure needed to reduce carbon emissions: CTA

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Trucking Alliance says infrastructure and fuel technology has not kept pace with the trucking industry’s desire to reduce its carbon footprint. Submitting its comments on the upcoming federal Clean Fuel Standard regulation to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the group said the increasing environmental policies would have to address some of the implementation and infrastructure challenges faced by long-haul fleets, which consume the bulk of the fuel used by trucks.

Alberta Truckers Reviewing Climate Change Plan, Costs

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) says there will be added costs when it comes to the provincial government's recently announced climate change plan, but hopes to offer some proposals that would benefit trucking.

3 U.S. regulatory updates you need to know about

NEENAH, WI- Three U.S. regulatory updates you need to know about if you're going to head south.

Ontario’s Towing Woes Leave Truckers on the Hook

The Ontario provincial government is looking to develop a province-wide system to oversee the heavy commercial towing sector.

Trucking Industry Shines in Mainstream Media

The trucking industry shines in a positive way in the mainstream media for a change.

Canadian Truck Drivers Don’t Need To Carry Medical Docs

NEENAH, WI - When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) announced earlier this year that commercial drivers are required to possess medical certificates for another year, they weren't talking about Canadian truck drivers.

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.

Boat Tails Trailing Not Far Behind Canada’s Trucks

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 (CMVSS 223) published a regulation change that will allow for more "boat tail" designs to be used by trucking companies once the provincial regulations are updated.

Canadian Carriers in Limbo over MAP-21 Regulations

As of last month, U.S. carriers and freight brokers are subject to newly changed regulations under MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act), which also applies to Canadian carriers. Or it would apply to Canadian carriers, if it were clear how.

CARB Sued over California Truck Regulations

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) sued the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Dec. 6, over the Truck and Bus Regulation, which they say is unconstitutional.

Trucking Dangerous Goods: Who’s Liable in Case of Accidents?

The Canadian Trucking Alliance and federal government are asking themselves what to do about liability in incidents regarding the transport of dangerous goods.

FMCSA Steps Up Game against Non-compliant Carriers

WASHINGTON, DC - Side-stepping carriers, be warned: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have proposed amendments to its regulations.