Road conditions forecast targets safety, on-time delivery

If a company operates 100 trucks, it has scores of drivers travelling down the road checking the weather forecast – at their start point, along the route, and destination. Conditions…

Ontario announces tools for winter roads

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario government is offering support to drivers trying to navigate winter roads this year. Today Ontario Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca announced expansions to two digital tools for drivers to help them plan safe routes through snowy conditions. The website Track My Plow now covers all 20 of the province's winter maintenance contract areas, allowing drivers to see the location of plows on highways during and after a storm, and use roadways that have been cleared.

Weather Causes Marine Atlantic to Cancel Ferry Departures

ST. JOHN'S, NL -- High winds have forced Marine Atlantic to cancel four ferry departures over the next two days, delaying commercial shipments along with passengers.

Some Trucks Restricted on NY State Thruway

ALBANY, NY - Due to severe winter weather conditions, long tandem trailers have been banned on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) and on the New York State Thruway (I-90) between exit 25A and the Pennsylvania State Line.

Weather Forces HOS Waivers In U.S but Not Canada

WASHINGTON, DC - In the U.S., many states have declared a state of emergency due to bad weather, waiving the HOS rules for truckers hauling propane.

A $3.5-billion Storm

MUNICH, DE - Everybody knows that freezing weather is hard on equipment, manpower and the bottom line. But somebody has finally put a price tag on the cold.

B.C. highway just about back in business

HOPE, B.C. - The tolled highway between two B.C. communities is expected to be reopened in the near future, after suffering a lengthy closure due to uncooperative weather.

Sitting on the dock of the bay

PORT AUX BASQUES, Nfld. -- Between uncooperative weather and uncooperative equipment, a Marine Atlantic ferry left a backlog of commercial traffic in two provinces this week.

B.C. highways battered by winter storm

HOPE, B.C. -- If you're heading out on the highway in B.C. you might want to double check if it's open for business.