Regulations

Canada, US announce “first-ever” binational border infrastructure investment plan

OTTAWA, ON—Canada and the US announced today they will partner on a joint Canada-United States Border Infrastructure Investment Plan. 

OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA...

MTO gives 18-month extension for transition to new safety standard

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has extended the transition period for carriers to comply with National Safety Code Standard 11B "Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections" until Jan. 1, 2015, the Ontario Trucking...

EOBRs will force carriers to deal with driver issues: task force

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) mandate in Canada could be the “game-changer” that finally forces forcing some carriers to deal with driver issues, according to the CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force.

Study finds significant jump in number of carriers adopting e-logs

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Shaw Tracking is enthusiastic about the results from Transport Capital Partners’ latest Business Expectations Survey, which found a significant increase in the percentage of carriers using e-logs across their...

Address expenses and flaws before talking rate hikes: OTA to WSIB

Toronto, ON-- The Ontario Trucking Association has outlined a list of measures it says WSIB should take to address administrative deficiencies and restore the system back to financial health.

B.C. study uses remote sensing to measure truck emissions

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- An in-depth report commissioned by Metro Vancouver has been conducted to determine how dirty - or not - the province’s truck fleet is.

Study shows emissions testing program for trucks unnecessary: BCTA

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says a mandatory AirCare-like emissions testing program for trucks would be wasteful and unnecessary, based on the results of a recent remote sensing study of truck emissions.

Bendix provides updates on US regulatory scene

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are going to keep on coming, even beyond the impending GHG regs impacting model years 2014-2018 trucks.

Federal budget makes infrastructure funding a priority

Ottawa, ON--The federal Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday, announcing it plans to produce growth and balance the budget by 2015. 

Prime Inc. hopes to boost O/O profitability by adding trailer tails

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Trailer tails, which extend off the rear of the trailer to improve aerodynamics, are not just being used by fleets to improve fuel mileage, they’re now also being purchased to attract owner/operators.

Cummins Emissions Solutions showcases new urea dosing system

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins Emission Solutions is showcasing at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new urea dosing system it says can improve performance of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in cold weather.

SPECIAL REPORT: Can I get a DPF Delete?

TORONTO, Ont. — As long as there have been pollution controls on engines, someone has tried to mess with them, either by removing, bypassing or modifying components. With all the…

Study finds increased adoption of fuel-efficient products by US fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows an increased rate of adoption and improved fuel consumption by US fleets. More than 41,000 tractors and 125,000 trailers were part of the 2013 Fuel...

SPECIAL REPORT: Truck News investigation finds widespread tampering of emissions systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- An investigation by Truck News has found that engine tampering to defeat emissions controls mandated on new trucks over the past decade is widespread and easily attainable.