Human Resources Third-party certification for ELDs a no-brainer, but comes with side-effects July 29, 2019 So, electronic logging devices (ELDs) are finally coming to Canada in 2021. A little bit behind our neighbors to the south, but perhaps a blessing in disguise. It will be…
ELDs as a time management tool preview image Health & Safety ELDs as a time management tool July 25, 2019 What if electronic logging devices (ELDs) were used as time management tools rather than enforcement devices? Sure, they would still limit the amount of time you are able to drive…
Human Resources Asleep at the ELD switch July 22, 2019 Trucking has its own language, and I’m not talking about CB chatter or the unique jargon every industry develops. It’s more about the way trucking uses certain words that have…
Health & Safety What does the ELD mandate mean to you? July 19, 2019 On June 12, Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) posting in Canada Gazette Part 2 finally occurred. As far as the Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) and its members are…
U.S. imposes lifetime ban on commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking preview image Health & Safety U.S. imposes lifetime ban on commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking July 16, 2019 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has permanently banned drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The ruling was issued by the Federal Motor…
Driving academy boss recalls futile India school bid preview image Human Resources Driving academy boss recalls futile India school bid July 16, 2019 Brian Adams OTTAWA, Ont. — Ontario is said to be considering opening a training center for heavy-duty drivers in the northern Indian state of Punjab, home to thousands of truckers…
Health & Safety Premiers reaffirm commitment to MELT program July 12, 2019 SASKATOON, Sask. – Canada’s premiers have reaffirmed their commitment to adopting a minimum national entry-level training standard for truck drivers by 2021. The announcement came at their meeting in Saskatoon…
Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape preview image Health & Safety Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape July 10, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – A federal government program aimed at reducing workplace harassment and violence in the trucking sector is taking shape following its launch last spring. Up to 400 employees…
Regulations U.S. senators press for speed limiters on trucks July 2, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec introduced a speed-limiter program for trucks 10 years ago, setting the maximum speed for heavy-duty vehicles at 105 km/h, or 65 mph. Now the…
Regulations Ontario unveils staggered commercial plate-price rises June 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Commercial plate prices in Ontario will go up by 2% from July 2020 and will continue to rise by 2% until 2023. Meanwhile certain fees, such as…
Health & Safety Protect your record against ‘non-preventable’ accidents June 25, 2019 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched the Crash Preventability Demonstration Program in August 2017. It allows motor carriers or drivers involved in certain crash types to submit Requests…
Health & Safety Enhanced weigh scale opens in Delta, B.C. June 21, 2019 DELTA, B.C. – Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have a newly-enhanced facility at their disposal on Nordel Way in Delta, B.C. Providing a dry, well-lit area to help…
Challenger opens own driver training academy preview image Health & Safety Challenger opens own driver training academy June 20, 2019 Steve Newton (center) with the Challenger trainers CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – A major Ontario transportation company is addressing the problem of an acute driver shortage in a unique way – it…
A look back at the PMTC annual conference preview image Business Management A look back at the PMTC annual conference June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference concluded in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday. Here’s look back at some of the events. Tom…
