Health & Safety Go ahead, take your best shot February 23, 2016 Must admit, I’m feeling a bit like a pin cushion of late. My column last month criticizing the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) for what I strongly believe is…
Regulations Warm weather leads to removal of winter weight allowances in southwest Saskatchewan February 23, 2016 REGINA, Sask. – Winter weight allowances on secondary weight highways in southwest Saskatchewan ended today (Feb. 22), with unseasonably mild weather expected to force the early removal of all winter…
Human Resources Port Metro Vancouver businesses file lawsuit against retroactive wages February 17, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Ten Port Metro Vancouver trucking companies have filed suit against the payment of retroactive wages to drivers in the sector, bringing the Office of the British Columbia…
Regulations Canada to mandate e-logs and Electronic Stability Control for new trucks February 16, 2016 TORONTO, Ont.—The Canadian Trucking Alliance has announced that officials from Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s office have confirmed reports that the federal government is moving forward to replace current requirements for…
Regulations Port Metro Vancouver delays next phase of environmental requirements pending judiciary review February 16, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Jan. 1, 2017 date when Port Metro Vancouver was planning to implement the next phase of its environmental requirements for container trucks has been postponed pending…
Business Management Canada reportedly planning to mandate ELDs February 15, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. — A weekend report from The Canadian Press suggests Transport Canada is planning to introduce legislation requiring electronic logging devices (ELDs). The US will require ELDs for hours-of-service…
Infrastructure BCTA recommends 10-lane bridge, tolls during consultation with government February 3, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) announced its support for the province’s proposed improvements to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a 10-lane bridge, as well as…
Health & Safety PMTC medial marijuana session coming to Alberta January 28, 2016 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will be hosting the third of its regional seminars on Canada’s medical marijuana industry in Wetaskiwin, Alta. May 3.
Regulations New rule would enable FMCSA to assess 75,000 carrier companies a month January 15, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Utilizing the proposed Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) Notice of Proposal Rulemaking (NPRM), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) would be able to…
Health & Safety Monitor CVOR records to avoid surprises, official advises January 14, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Carriers operating in Ontario can be forgiven if they don’t completely understand how their CVOR violation rate is calculated. It’s the result of a complex formula that…
Regulations OTA says key concern with ORPP has been alleviated, for now January 12, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said that one of its key concerns with the provincial government’s introduction of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) – whether the…
Health & Safety CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver results released January 5, 2016 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) found that non-commercial motor vehicle drivers speed significantly more than commercial vehicle drivers, exceeding the limit 27.3% of the time compared…
Business Management PMTC seminar to cover CVORs, new inspection standards and cargo security January 4, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will host a seminar Jan. 13 to discuss Ontario’s CVOR program and cargo security. The seminar will run from…
Regulations PeopleNet Webinar to explain US ELD mandate December 30, 2015 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — PeopleNet will hold a Webinar Jan. 7 to discuss the US electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and how to comply with the new legislation. PeopleNet Explains the…
Human Resources Fleet Tax Pro form aimed at simplifying Alberta’s new vehicle registration process December 28, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. – New regulations on how Albertans in the trucking industry fill out their motor vehicle registration forms have taken effect, and with 2016 looming, several owner-operators, leasers and…