Regulations

Daimler makes history with first license for autonomous commercial truck to operate on public highway

The first state license plate is installed on an autonomous commercial truck for use on a U.S. Public Highway. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Commercial trucking history was made today…

Winter road maintenance in Ontario inadequate, Auditor General finds

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario and its snow removal contractors may have to order some new equipment. A report from the Auditor General found that service levels performed by contractors has…

ATA presents plan to improve truck safety to Congress

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) presented its testimony to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Highway and Transit Subcommittee today. In its testimony, the ATA said continued improvement…

CTRF’s 50th annual conference scheduled for May 24-26

MONTREAL, Que. — This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s annual conference and organizers of the event say it is sure to be an memorable…

Omnitracs launches educational ELD Web site

DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs has created an online electronic logging device (ELD) resource, focusing on the impending US regulations and providing insight into how to choose an effective, compliant ELD…

Railways should face tighter crude rules

Several high-profile derailments have proven that railways and crude oil can be a dangerous mix. Accidents near Gogama, Ont. on Feb. 14 and March 7 both led to…

Federal court rules in favour of Vancouver container haulers

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver was dealt a blow this week in its attempt to cull the number of trucks serving the port, after a federal court ruled it…

Greg Arndt elected president of MTA

WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting Apr. 10. Greg Arndt of Jade Transport was chosen as president.

CTA launches national consultation workshops on future trucking equipment

TORONTO, Ont. – Environment Canada is expected to duplicate the upcoming rule the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is putting in place regarding the second round of greenhouse gas regulations…

Opinion: BC on the Move road map gets it right for trucking

When the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) released the BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan on March 18, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) was glad to see not only plans…

APTA blasts New Brunswick diesel tax increase

DIEPPE, N.B. — Truckers in New Brunswick, who already pay among the highest diesel taxes in Canada, will have to shell out even more. The provincial budget released yesterday included…

Work safely near forklifts

A 36-year-old man died of his injuries after being hit by a forklift in Delta, BC on January 20, 2015. “Emergency responders were not able to help the man, who…

More safety-focused regulations coming, Bendix says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With Canada ready and willing to create a mandate for electronic stability control, the US seems poised to move ahead with its own regulation soon. Fred Andersky,…

Minister Raitt announces support for mandating ELDs and ESC in Canada

TORONTO, Ont. – After a roundtable meeting with the Canadian Trucking Alliance carrier members earlier today, Federal Transport Minister, Lisa Raitt announced she was personally supporting both electronic logging devices…

OTA seeking input on potential to fight traffic tickets online

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to know how you feel about disputing administrative monetary penalty system (AMPS) fines online. The province is looking at developing an…