Regulations

Saskatchewan seeks feedback on weight, dimensions review

Saskatchewan is asking the trucking industry to weigh in on ways to reduce red tape. Saskatchewan’s vehicle weight and dimensions regulations are being reviewed. (Photo: iStock) The Ministry of Highways…

P.E.I. imposes Covid tests, curbs on truckers

The new restrictions imposed on truck drivers traveling to Prince Edward Island will slow down the supply chain, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) warned. Jean-Marc Picard, executive director, APTA,…

It’s UCR renewal season for truckers operating into the U.S.

It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is just around the corner. That means it’s renewal season for some of your operating credentials. If you’re operating into the United States, one…

OTA hails Ontario plan to integrate emissions, safety inspections

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has applauded the Ontario government for a proposal the trucking group believes would curtail the use of Driver Inc. by carriers who subscribe to a…

Two more ELDs achieve Canadian certification

Two more electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been added to Transport Canada’s list of third-party-certified devices. Diesel Tech Industries’ Guardian E-log and Pedigree Technologies’ Cab-Mate One have joined Hutch Systems’…

7 steps to comply with the new pay equity agenda

On Aug. 31, the Pay Equity Act and its regulations will enter into force, creating new requirements for federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees. The new legislation requires…

How much cargo insurance is ‘sufficient’?

How much cargo liability insurance does a carrier in Ontario really need? It seems fairly straightforward, but like many issues in the trucking industry the question is actually not so…

MTO announces July 1, 2022 date for restricted licence introduction

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has posted on its website an update stating July 1, 2022 will be the new date it will introduce a restricted A/Z licence…

Have your say on Hamilton updated truck routes

Only days remain to submit your thoughts about proposed truck routes in Hamilton, Ont., with city planners extending a related deadline until July 30. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) notes…

Third ELD certification body named, still no devices approved

Transport Canada has yet to certify an electronic logging device (ELD), but it has now cleared three testing bodies to conduct the work. Commercial Driver Technology of Sherwood Park, Alta.,…

OTA not concerned about A/Z licence restriction delay

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says a delay in restricting the use of manual transmissions for A/Z drivers who trained and tested on an automated is not an issue for…

Ontario jeopardizes road safety by delaying A/Z licence restriction

The province of Ontario is currently the only jurisdiction in all of Canada and the U.S. that allows someone to take their Class A road test in an automatic or…

OPP lays 403 charges against commercial drivers

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid more than 3,000 charges last week as officers joined North American road safety partners for Operation Safe Driver.                                           The annual, week-long enforcement and…

Brampton transport company owner sentenced for tax fraud

A Brampton, Ont. transportation company owner was sentenced for tax fraud on Monday, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced Tuesday. Dasonda Singh Khakh was sentenced in the Ontario Court of…

1,273 CMVs taken off roads in a day during brake check blitz

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 10,091 inspections and placed 1,273 vehicles out of service for brake-related critical vehicle inspection items on May 26. Inspectors…