Today's Trucking Staff

Brake Safety Week results emerge

Canadian enforcement teams placed 15.4% of inspected vehicles out of service for brake-related issues during the annual Brake Safety Week blitz – slightly above the 13.5% recorded in the U.S.

Ontario legislation to improve washroom access for drivers

Truck drivers and delivery workers often find it difficult to access washrooms while they work long hours on the road. The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that would, if…

Ontario delays enforcement on lift axle switch

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is once again delaying a requirement for emergency lift axle override controls within Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicle configurations. “In response to an in-cab emergency…

AI focuses on predictive diagnostics

Ottawa-based Optimum Fleet Health offers Optimum VRx, a service using artificial intelligence to reduce or eliminate unplanned repairs and downtime. It’s claimed to be the only predictive — and…

Bridging Border Barriers

Truckload Carriers Association’s fifth annual Bridging Border Barriers complimentary event brings together trucking professionals to discuss current and potential cross-border issues that face the industry. Speakers and panelists will cover…

APTA board of directors, executive committee elected

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) last week elected a board of directors for 2021–2023 during its virtual annual general meeting and conference. (Photo: APTA) Members of the board of…

Transervice adds new LTL logistics division

Transervice Integrated Solutions (TIS) has launched a new less-than-truckload (LTL) division. “We’re excited to add an entire full-service LTL division to our suite of logistics services,” said president Eric Spearin.

TruckingHR Canada to fund young talent

TruckingHR Canada on Tuesday announced an expanded funding stream through their Career ExpressWay Program. Driver training subsidies, along with wage subsidies of up to $10,000 are now available for approved…

B.C. implements MELT program

B.C. on Oct. 18 implemented its ICBC-approved Class 1 mandatory entry-level training (MELT) course, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) said in a news release. The successful completion of this course…

Western Rubber Products recycles 100 millionth tire

Western Rubber Products of Delta, B.C. has recycled its 100 millionth tire in the province, just as Canada kicks off the 20th annual Waste Reduction Week. The business, a division…

BlueParrott headsets for stereo or mono sound

BlueParrott is offering two new headsets designed for truck drivers – the S650-XT and B650-XT Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) wireless models. The S650-XT is a convertible headset that can convert…

Many Americans still wary of trucks

Close to one in four Americans don’t believe that commercial truck drivers are responsible behind the wheel, according to a poll conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Zonar.

Dangerous goods blitz results emerge

Commercial enforcement teams inspected 13,471 vehicles carrying dangerous goods in a June 21-25 blitz that covered Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Of the 10,905 vehicles and 8,363 packages inspected specifically…

ATA’s Spear questions vaccine mandate

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) continue to question a U.S. plan to require companies with more than 100 employees to mandate Covid-19 vaccines. In a letter to ATA members, president…

Kit cares for liftgate sockets, plugs

Phillips Industries’ new dual pole maintenance kit includes the tools to remove contaminants and corrosion from liftgate sockets and plugs, and even identify degraded pins. A bronze cleaning brush…