Health & Safety

Driver training required to prevent spread of spotted lanternfly

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Truckers who travel into areas of Pennsylvania that are under quarantine to prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly, will require special training beginning in May.

OOIDA fights back against underride guard legislation

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is opposing legislation that would mandate underride guards on all sides of commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs. The organization…

Petition gains support from parents of Humboldt victim

RED DEER, Alta. – A petition calling for more stringent commercial driver training standards has gained support from a couple who lost their daughter in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

Sentencing for truck driver in Humboldt case set for March 22

MELFORT, Sask. – Sentencing for the truck driver involved in the Humboldt collision will be March 22 after the Crown and defense have issued their final submissions. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu…

Workplace Mental Health Ep 5: Resources, Tools & Services

A full plate for 2019

AMTA highlights top issues it will advocate for in coming year

Doing more for workplace mental health

In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health condition, and at some point all Canadians will be indirectly…

National MELT program is a good start

Woman launches petition saying regulations for Class 1 driver training about more than MELT

Workplace Mental Health Ep 4: Accommodate v Inquire

OTA holds safety talks with Transport Minister, insurance reps

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it has recently had productive meetings to address truck safety in the province. OTA chairman David Carruth and vice-chairman Wendell Erb…

Workplace Mental Health Ep 3: Walking the Walk

Workplace Mental Health Ep 2: Shifting the Culture

Workplace Mental Health Ep 1: Myths & Misconceptions

Study says trees obstruct sight lines at Humboldt bus collision intersection

REGINA, Sask. – A study conducted by a consulting firm indicates that sight lines at the intersection where the tractor-trailer and Humboldt Broncos bus collided are a safety concern. McElhanney…

B.C. auditor general recommends province consider adopting MELT

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. says more needs to be done to ensure commercial vehicle safety in the province, including the consideration of a…