Ontario proposes plan to make trucking safer preview image Human Resources Ontario proposes plan to make trucking safer November 14, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The province is proposing a two-year plan to make Ontario highways safer for truckers. Last week, senior government officials discussed the plan with leaders of…
PMTC announces 2020 Benchmarking Survey preview image Regulations PMTC announces 2020 Benchmarking Survey November 12, 2019 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is again teaming up with the U.S. National Private Truck Council to conduct its fourth annual Canadian Fleet Benchmarking…
New lighting standard comes into force in 2021 preview image Health & Safety New lighting standard comes into force in 2021 November 8, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its…
Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign preview image Transportation Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign November 8, 2019 PARK CITY, Kan. –The organization that helps truckers and their families is partnering with trucking’s top musicians to raise funds this holiday season. The Truckers Christmas Group. Org…
Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero preview image Transportation Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero November 8, 2019 AKRON, Ohio – Who will be the next Goodyear Highway Hero? The tire giant is accepting nominations for its annual award, which honors truck drivers who put themselves in…
Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ preview image Sustainability Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ November 5, 2019 RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…
‘A love letter to the industry’ preview image Transportation ‘A love letter to the industry’ November 5, 2019 Joel Miller, the author of 100 Years of Trucking in Atlantic Canada. This Scotia Equipment store in Halifax was the forerunner of Parts for Trucks. PfT photo. HALIFAX,…
WSIB sanctions more Driver Inc. fleets preview image Human Resources WSIB sanctions more Driver Inc. fleets November 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has sanctioned dozens more Ontario-based fleets for using Driver Inc. to avoid paying premiums, the Ontario Trucking Association said Friday.
Health & Safety Saskatchewan seeks federal funds for MELT November 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Saskatchewan is seeking financial help from the federal government to fund truck driver training, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper reported this week that the…
UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately preview image Health & Safety UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately October 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – A major study released Wednesday suggests that large trucks contribute disproportionately to emissions on Canada’s roads. The Near-Road Air Pollution Pilot Study was conducted by the…
Uber Freight expands into Canada preview image Business Management Uber Freight expands into Canada October 30, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Online load broker Uber Freight is expanding into Canada, the company announced Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of Uber Freight’s recent expansion into…
Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite preview image Technology Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite October 30, 2019 The Road Ready sensor (left) and the cargo system widget. ATLANTA, Ga. — Truck-Lite has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics suite, the company…
OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules preview image Regulations OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules October 29, 2019 Stephen Laskowski TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday changes to the commercial vehicle program within the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (MOEP) will make the province the leader…
Ontario streamlines LCV Program preview image Infrastructure Ontario streamlines LCV Program October 29, 2019 Prabmeet Sarkaria TORONTO, Ont. — The government has announced three key enhancements to Ontario’s Long Combination Vehicle Program, which supports the efficient movement of goods across the province and…
CNG truck retail sales rise 27% preview image Sustainability CNG truck retail sales rise 27% October 29, 2019 Steve Tam COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales jumped 27% in the first eight months of 2019, according to Alternative Fuels Quarterly,…
