TRALA wants limits to speed limiters on both sides of border

TORONTO -- The U.S.-based Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) says Ontario's pending legislation to mandate speed limiters on all trucks in the province "could be detrimental to truck renting and leasing companies."

BCTA to counsel the industry on safety

LANGELY, B.C. -- In response to the human and financial costs of trucking incidents, the B.C. Trucking Association recently established the B.C. Trucking Safety Council.

Nova Scotia to Launch LCV Pilot Project

Twin 53-ft trailers could soon be rolling all the way from Halifax to the Ontario-Quebec border.

MP wants speed limiters for cars too

OTTAWA -- If truck engines can be governed, then why not cars as well? That's what Scarborough, Ont. Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis wants to know.

Supply chains still strong, despite surging costs: Survey

BOSTON -- A survey of logistics executives revealed that reverse globalization, softer revenue forecasts and sustainability are key issues affecting global supply chains.

Good going for column, Brian

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Today's Trucking's safety columnist Brian Botham has won a prestigious award and he has been recognized as one of the best driver-safety experts in the country.

MPP launches last-ditch challenge of speed limiters

QUEEN'S PARK, Ont. -- Enactment of mandatory speed limiter legislation is only weeks away in Ontario, but that didn't stop a provincial lawmaker from questioning the government's rationale behind the law as truckers continue to struggle in recession.

Speed limiter protest reset for March

TORONTO -- After getting snowed out in late December, truckers actively opposed to Ontario's mandatory speed limiter rule have set a new protest date.

New PNP: Truckers not included

TORONTO -- It may be moving painfully slow compared to other provinces, but Ontario is expanding its Provincial Nominee Program. The bad news? Unlike most other jurisdictions with PNPs, truck drivers are still not allowed to participate in that province.

Changes to MTO facility audit system kick-in

TORONTO -- Ontario's new, modernized CVOR and Facility Audit program takes effect this week, on April 1, 2009.

Ont tops continent for safest road system

TORONTO -- Ontario's roads are the safest in North America, according to the Ontario Safety League.

Cell ban coverage reaches western Canada

EDMONTON -- A county immediately east of Alberta's capital city is set to prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones, and a province-wide ruling may be closer to reality.

B.C. safety council looking for feedback

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. has developed a draft business plan designed to improve safety in the province's trucking industry and wants to know what you think.

BC increases apprentice training tax credit

VANCOUVER -- As of the first of this month, the British Columbia Training Tax Credit has been doubled.

More to come in speed limiter battle: OOIDA

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Truck speed limiter enforcement has been underway in Ontario and Quebec for about six weeks, but don't tell the U.S.-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association to get used to