Regulations

Groups file last minute injunction to keep Mexican trucks off US soil

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With Mexican trucks ready to hit US roads under a controversial pilot project as early as Satur...

Mexican trucks to gain access to US starting this weekend

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Mexican trucks will make their first forays into the US heartland beginning this weekend, much...

FMCSA proceeds with Mexican truck plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced it is proceeding wit...

GATS News: RigMasters latest model outfitted with DPF

DALLAS, Tex. -- RigMaster Power and DCL International latest development is manufactured with a Tier 4a compliant e...

GATS News: Dometic a/c unit ready for West Coast regulations

DALLAS, Tex. -- At the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), Dometic Environmental showcased its new battery-powered...

Canadian Trucking Alliance urges systematic, measured approach to implementation of WHTI

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In comments submitted today to the US departments of State and Homeland Security, the Canadian Truc...

Navistar wins award for contributions to diesel-hybrid technology

WARRENVILLE, Ill. Navistar International Corporation, parent company of International Truck and Engine, has won t...

Single wide-based tires becoming a more attractive option for N.S.

HALIFAX, N.S. -- New rules are providing truckers in Nova Scotia with a more fuel-efficient tire option.

Ontario to enforce traffic laws from above

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will begin targeting speeders and dangerous drivers from the s...

Bendix backs counterfeiting legislation

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is in strong support of S. 522, a bill to improve the management,...

Canadian drivers favour cell phone ban: Angus Reid poll

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A new poll by Angus Reid Strategies shows Canadians widely support a ban on cell phones while drivi...

ATA asks government to overrule HoS ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said yesterday there is no compelling safety reason ...

US carriers want national database of drivers who test positive for drugs and alcohol

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today urged US Congress to fund a centralized clearing...

Governments continue to work on port stability

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The governments of Canada and B.C. revealed a joint initiative to maintain stable wages and work...

Done deal?

TORONTO, Ont. - Many Ontario truck drivers had their fears realized July 2 when the province's transportation minister unexpectedly announced the province was proceeding with a controversial plan to m...