STA makes headway with series of rule changes August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Trucking Association has been working closely with their provincial government and has made considerable progress on a number of regulatory changes and modifications.
Global biofuel use to spike; BCTA wants domestic rules cleaned up August 1, 2014 VICTORIA -- Global use of biofuels should more than double by 2015, with U.S. biofuel use expected to grow by more than 35 percent, according to a report by Hart's Global Biofuels Center.
OTA calls for leniency on cell phone ban, vehicle impounds August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association made its opinions known to a pair a government committee holding hearings on two transportation bills.
Western provinces reduce trucking barriers August 1, 2014 REGINA -- Saskatchewan and Alberta have reached an understanding in an effort to help truckers operate more efficiently and safely between the two provinces.
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.
New Border Regs Edging Closer to Truck Carriers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, ON - The Canada Border Services Agency's eManifest requirements under the Advanced Commercial Information program was pre-published last weekend in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Have Your Say on FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Regs August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is taking comments on its proposed clearinghouse for drug and alcohol test results until April 21.
Ontario Biodiesel Regs. Inch Closer August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - The Ontario government announced that it's going ahead with a provincial biodiesel mandate, requiring the fuel to be made up of four percent biofuel by 2017.
FMCSA to Study Wireless Roadside Inspections, Split Sleep August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - Imagine a time when safety regulators can automatically gather the information they need about trucks, drivers and carriers without ever stopping a single vehicle.
Truckers Discuss New-Entrant Testing August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, KY - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration got many suggestions from people in the industry on how to implement a new-entrant testing system.
Ontario Lengthens B-trains; Gives Tow Trucks Right of Way August 1, 2014 TORONTO - B-trains in Ontario have just had an extra half-meter added to their compliant length.