Carriers urged to focus on safety as another truck hits overpass in B.C.

The B.C. government and trucking industry has renewed calls for carriers to focus on safety as another truck struck an overpass in the province – the…

Global Trucking Trends: Transport members back European charging network

Transport members in the European Parliament have backed a deal to deploy more charging stations and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the Trans European Transport (TEN-T) network. Among the commitments, electric…

10% of CMVs placed out of service in Canada during CVSA’s Brake Safety Day

Ten percent – 88 vehicles – of the 894 commercial motor vehicles inspected in Canada were placed out of service for brake-related violations during Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake…

Government meets with CTOA on incorporated drivers, pledges to drop ‘Driver Inc.’ term

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan and several MPs met with members of the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) this week, discussing the roles of incorporated truck drivers and vowing to…

U.S. House votes down truck emissions rules, Biden expected to veto

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to overturn tighter NOx emissions standards for trucks, in a decision expected to be vetoed by President Joe Biden. “Woke bureaucrats in Washington…

Caledon crackdown on illegal truck yards continues

Caledon does not tolerate illegal truck parking, and in the past six months the Ontario municipality has secured no fewer than three legal victories against companies and property owners for…

CTA seeking input on interprovincial trade barriers

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wants the industry’s input on interprovincial trade barriers that cause logistical and operational issues for fleets. Input on constraints and irritants are also welcome, as…

Roadcheck inspection blitz uncovers the good, bad and ugly

Thoughts must have been churning in dump truck driver Navpreet Singh’s mind as he was directed into the truck inspection lanes along Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills, Ont., on May…

CTA, Teamsters and carriers take Driver Inc. fight to Parliament Hill

Crisis. Unsavory. Atrocity. Scam. Those were some of the words thrown around today as the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), member carriers, and Teamsters Canada came to Parliament Hill with their…

Global Trucking Trends: Britain to allow longer semi-trailers

Britain will officially give the green light to longer semi-trailers on May 31, following an 11-year trial project with the configurations. Measuring 15.65 meters (51 feet), these longer semi-trailers (LST)…

Court fines company $75K for illegal trucking yard in Caledon

The Town of Caledon has earned another court win with the successful prosecution of 2423274 Ontario Inc. resulting in a $75,000 fine for illegally using land zoned as agricultural as…

Battery supplies, charging infrastructure are lacking: O’Leary

Battery-electric vehicles are proving their worth, but the head of North America’s largest truck manufacturer recognizes significant gaps that remain in battery supply chains and charging infrastructure alike. “There’s really…

New Brunswick approves 60-ft. extended semitrailers

Sixty-foot extended semitrailers will soon be allowed to run across New Brunswick, as the province updates its long combination vehicle (LCV) guidelines. “One more piece of red tape has been…

Global Trucking Trends: Electrification, upgraded tachographs, and a parking fight

Electrification is at the top of mind for manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic, and Paccar is involved in activity on both shores. DAF Trucks — the Paccar subsidiary…

Carriers lose port privileges despite delayed sanctions

Two trucking companies have lost their bid to keep the licences needed to move containers at the Port of Vancouver – despite arguing that the British Columbia Trucking Commissioner took…