Regulations ATA and allies warn Congress about dangerous devolution of highway program March 17, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations and 37 other organizations wrote a letter to Congress today warning them about the dangers of devolving the federal highway program and urged…
Equipment Manufacturers voice concerns about Phase 2 of GHG regs March 3, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With a proposed rulemaking for the second phase of the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas/fuel economy standards for heavy trucks expected this month, some manufacturers are concerned about…
Business Management Fleets frustrated over impact of new rules and regulations on operating costs February 27, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — US and Canadian trucking companies have much in common, including their growing frustration over government interference in their businesses, with seemingly little thought given to the full…
Equipment What to expect from Phase 2 of the US greenhouse gas regs February 27, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — By the time Phase 2 of the joint US EPA/NHTSA fuel economy standards for heavy trucks is implemented, a typical tractor-trailer should be 40% more fuel efficient…
Safety goes high-tech preview image Business Management Safety goes high-tech February 23, 2015 Fleet Safety Council panel discusses new ways to prevent accidents and deal with their aftermath
Health & Safety Tarping flatdeck load without fall protection gear nets $30K fine January 29, 2015 INNISFIL, Ont. — No one was hurt, but an Ontario company was fined $30,000 because someone could’ve been, when working on top of a flatbed trailer without a safety harness…
Health & Safety US fleet exec takes safety message to Congress January 29, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. — Jim Mullen, executive vice-president and general counsel of Werner Enterprises, addressed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation’s subcommittee on surface transportation, to highlight some of the industry’s…
Health & Safety FMCSA, ATA differ on how to determine future crash risks January 22, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the trucking industry are at odds as to whether crashes in which the carrier was not at fault…
Business Management A driver’s thoughts on Toronto’s parking ticket tizzy January 14, 2015 What can be learned from true ‘world class’ cities?
Health & Safety US to grant operating authority to Mexican carriers following pilot project January 12, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US is opening its borders to trucks from Mexico and will soon allow Mexican carriers to apply for authority to conduct long-haul, cross-border trucking services in…
Business Management Canada Post altering schedule due to changes in Toronto traffic enforcement January 5, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto Mayor John Tory’s war on congestion has led at least one Canadian institution to alter the way it does business. Canada Post said it will change…
Health & Safety Americans keep up drug-testing rate December 31, 2014 WASHINGTON. D.C. — Nothing will change in 2015 when it comes to how many US truckers have to undergo random drug tests. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced…
Business Management Risky Business: Prepare for winter’s wrath December 24, 2014 Help your drivers avoid weather-related accidents
Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January preview image Business Management Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January December 19, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — In Ontario, the new year will bring new permits for a newly approved trailer configuration. According to the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ontario Ministry of Transport is…
