B.C. plans to mandate speed limiters on trucks

British Columbia is planning to mandate speed limiters on heavy-duty commercial vehicles, in a bid to reduce speed-related crashes and greenhouse gases. Rob Fleming, B.C. minister of transportation and infrastructure,…

Program connects refugees to jobs including trucking

The federal government has introduced a new pilot project to connect skilled refugees to in-demand jobs including truck driving. Beginning this summer employers can tap into the Economic Mobility Pathways…

Tanker manufacturers, repair facilities face new registration fees

Transport Canada is looking to introduce a new series of fees for businesses that create or repair Means of Containment (MOCs) like tank trailers to transport dangerous goods. The fees…

Ontario MPP questions truck driver certification

An Ontario opposition MPP is raising concerns about truck driver training practices – particularly fleets that train and test their own employees – following a series of crashes in Northwestern…

Alberta’s spring weight limits begin March 23

Alberta’s spring season weights for heavy haul and Period 1 weights for service rigs will come into effect on March 23 on roads south of and including Township 35. Winter…

Caledon scores legal win over land use by trucking company

The Court of Appeal of Ontario has dismissed an appeal from landowners using a property for a commercial trucking enterprise in the Town of Caledon and ordered them to pay…

Quebec spring thaw load limits begin March 20 in Zone 1

Spring thaw load limits are approaching in Quebec, with restrictions for Zone 1 running from midnight on March 20 to the end of day on May 19. “Authorized load limits…

CTA calls on drivers to help in Driver Inc. fight

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on those who work behind the wheel to help raise concerns about Driver Inc. – a business model that misclassifies employees as independent…

Hamilton banning trucks from downtown

The City of Hamilton in Ontario will start installing new and modified truck route signage this week to implement the recommendations of the 2022 Truck Route Master Plan Update. The…

Manitoba legislation targets ‘chameleon carriers’

Manitoba is looking to target “chameleon carriers” — businesses that close and re-open under a different name rather than addressing safety issues — by assigning “conditional” safety ratings to operations…

Quebec fleets frustrated by problems with new SAAQclic platform

Quebec fleets are reporting an array of problems with the Societe de l’assurance automobile du Quebec’s new SAAQclic platform, ranging from denied registration processes, to delays, and active fleets identified…

CVSA’s Roadcheck to target ABS, cargo securement

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct International Roadcheck on May 16-18, with a special focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement. The 72-hour enforcement blitz…

Driver Inc. challenges triggered by complaints, audits, and questionnaires

Fleets that misclassify truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees face a growing number of court cases when the business relationships come to an end — and transportation lawyer…

CTA makes pre-budget submissions to feds

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list to the federal government in pre-budget submissions. It says its recommendations will help secure Canada’s supply chain. (Photo: iStock) Among…

B.C. provincial carriers required to use ELDs beginning Aug. 1

Provincially regulated commercial vehicle operators in British Columbia will be required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Failure to equip a vehicle…