Regulations

‘Less than nuclear’ verdicts hemorrhage trucking industry

The American Transportation Research Industry (ATRI) released its study of “less than nuclear” verdicts and claims on Nov. 18. The result provides insights as to the evaluation of these…

TCA upbeat about 2022

The challenges facing the trucking industry are numerous, including vaccine mandates, the electronic logging device (ELD) deadline in Canada, and driver shortages. But the president of the Truckload Carriers Association…

Carriers await more ELDs as deadline looms

Trucking industry officials have one eye on the calendar and the other on the certification process of electronic logging devices (ELDs) as the clock ticks down to Canada’s June 2022…

TCA event to focus on cross-border issues

Cross-border issues facing the trucking industry will be highlighted during Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 5th annual Bridging Border Barriers event on Nov. 17 in Brampton, Ont. The event that offers…

Relief on the horizon over washroom access

When you got to go, you got to go. Most people don’t give it a second thought. A washroom is most likely down a hallway at home, where many are…

Why do lighting violations continue to be so prevalent?

Today’s lighting systems have never been better and the tools available to fleets and drivers to ensure they’re functioning properly have never been more advanced. There are telematics platforms that…

ELD certification body ComDriver Tech refutes allegations of wrongdoing

Electronic logging device (ELD) certification body ComDriver Tech has issued a statement, after its certification process was called into question through a U.S. media outlet. “First and foremost, I want…

MELT is a baseline, not a finish line

Would-be truck drivers can expect more time with their trainers in B.C. Canada’s westernmost province is the latest jurisdiction to officially establish mandatory entry-level training standards for truck drivers, and…

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…

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…

Ontario to extend pilot on increasing 400-series highway speed limits

Ontario has announced it will extend a pilot project studying whether or not to increase the speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on some 400-series highways. The initial…

Trimble’s ELD added to list of Transport Canada-approved devices

Trimble is the latest to gain third-party certification to meet Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Its eDriver Logs ELD software is approved for use when paired with Trimble’s PeopleNet…

B.C. to implement MELT from Oct. 18

Safer, more skilled commercial drivers will be travelling B.C. roads with the implementation of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s licence applicants, the Ministry of Transportation…

Little ‘wiggle room’ in distracted driving laws

Distracted driving laws have emerged in several jurisdictions to discourage people from using handheld cellphones when behind the wheel – and this can include disabled devices or devices that are…

OPP to phase in towing program

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this week announced plans to phase in a province-wide towing program, which will be operational Jan. 1, 2022. The OPP Tow Program is aimed at enhancing…