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Canadian truck driver arrested in $3M drug bust

BLAINE, Wash. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have arrested a Canadian truck driver following the seizure of 134 pounds of cocaine worth US$3 million from his rig, the…

Walcott Truckers Jamboree goes virtual

WALCOTT, IOWA – – The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree is going virtual because of the Covid-19 crisis, its organizers said Thursday. Photo: David Henry/Today’s Trucking The event will be held…

P.E.I. employers get WCB premium relief

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of P.E.I. has deferred employer assessment due dates until Sept. 30 because of Covid-19. Employers will not have to pay WCB…

Teamsters denounces revised HoS rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Teamsters has denounced the new Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules released by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), warning they would lead to reduced road safety. Secretary…

Trucks-only ferry service starts Friday

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Northumberland Ferries has announced that it will resume service between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., on Friday, but only trucks will be allowed aboard for now.

U.S. updates HoS rules, offering more flexibility to drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  After analyzing feedback received over the past two years, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules that officials say will offer…

ZF, VisIC to develop next-generation electric drivelines

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF Friedrichshafen and VisIC Technologies have announced a partnership to develop the next generation of high-performance and high-efficiency electric drivelines for vehicles. The focus of the…

Fleet Safety Council opts for virtual conference

TORONTO, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) has decided to hold its annual educational conference online because of Covid-19, the organization announced Wednesday. “After careful consideration, the FSC…

FMCSA extends emergency until June 14

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its emergency declaration until June 14. The declaration eases Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules for motor carriers assisting…

Security is focus of TCA virtual meeting

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) will hold a virtual safety and security meeting June 23-25. It will feature panel discussions, workshops and even a vendor showcase, TCA…

Opening of Chief Mountain border crossing delayed

CALGARY, Alta. — The seasonal opening of the Chief Mountain, Alta., border crossing will be delayed until further notice due to Covid-19, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Tuesday.

Ottawa fast-tracks hiring of temporary foreign workers

OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government has announced a new policy, which will drastically reduce the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to start a new job. The…

Webinar to explore how Canadians are coping with Covid-19

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada will host a Covid-19 webinar next week, with guest speaker David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. The webinar, which is scheduled for 12…

Truck crossings drop 33%

OTTAWA, Ont. – There was a 33% decline in truck drivers entering the country during the week of May 4-10, compared to the same period last year, the Canada…

Cornwall Truck hands out ‘care packages’

CORNWALL, Ont. — Cornwall Truck Maintenance is doing its bit to ensure truck drivers have access to essential supplies as they keep the economy running during Covid-19. The…