Regulations

14% out of service during Brake Safety Week

GREENBELT, Md. – Canadian enforcement teams inspected 1,829 vehicles during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week held from Aug. 23-29, placing 14% out of service for brake-related…

U.S. travels two paths to lower truck emissions

TORONTO, Ont. – Two U.S. regulatory bodies are taking decidedly different paths to clean up truck emissions, leaving fleets with looming challenges including a new generation of equipment and even…

Prepare your drivers for ELDs

To say 2020 has been a year of disruption in the trucking industry would be a gross understatement, particularly when it comes to drivers who have been on the front…

8 benefits of ELDs

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more efficient, and stopping renegade carriers from manipulating the paper log…

ELD data can improve efficiencies from the first to final mile

Efficiency. It’s what every trucking company strives for whether they’re hauling across the continent or within city limits. Over the years, technology has helped increase efficiencies across the board, and…

Hard truck insurance market leads to search for creative solutions

TORONTO, Ont. – These are hard times. To be precise, it’s a “hard market” when it comes to sourcing insurance coverage in the trucking industry. Insurance premiums have been soaring,…

Canadian tire recycling programs outpace U.S.

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada is recycling a larger share of scrap tires than the U.S., as the American market struggles to keep pace with its stockpiles. Almost 76% of U.S.

Canada looks to California in research on potential trailer GHG standards

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trailer manufactures are facing increasing competitive pressure from suppliers in the U.S., Mexico and China – but it’s still unknown whether they’ll face unique emissions rules…

Halton Region blitz puts 28% of trucks out of service

MILTON, Ont. – Halton Regional Police Service conducted a two-day commercial vehicle enforcement blitz Oct. 6-7, placing 28% of inspected vehicles out of service. Trucks were pulled in at the…

Smoke-puffing truck’s driver charged

CALEDON, Ont. – Police are urging truck drivers to ensure compliance with the Highway Traffic Act after discovering a smoke-belching vehicle in Caledon. The driver was charged under the act…

Facility Association updates truck insurance rules

TORONTO, Ont. – Facility Association – established as an insurer of last resort — has revamped its rating and commercial underwriting rules, making it harder for trucking companies to misrepresent…

USDOT numbers are critical keys for cross-border compliance

When operating commercial vehicles into the United States, one of the first credentials you’ll need is a USDOT number. Your USDOT number is one of your most important credentials for…

As ELD mandate looms, it’s time to ask these three questions

As Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate approaches, many fleets admit to being ill-prepared for the regulation, set to go into effect in June 2021. According to a Today’s Trucking…

Ontario MPP questions truck insurance costs

TORONTO, Ont. – An Ontario MPP is questioning the insurance premiums that small businesses and owner-operators are forced to pay if they want to hire truck drivers with limited experience…

The road ahead: How to prepare for Bill C-65

The modernization of the Canada Labour Code is having a significant impact on federally regulated workplaces. Over the past year, the Canadian government has introduced several changes to federal standards…