Updated: Ambassador Bridge reopens after ‘possible explosives’ found preview image Security Updated: Ambassador Bridge reopens after ‘possible explosives’ found October 4, 2021 Normal operations have resumed at the Ambassador Bridge, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) said Monday evening, after the busy international border crossing was shut down for most of the…
6 ways to protect against a cyberattack preview image Security 6 ways to protect against a cyberattack October 1, 2021 No matter how big or small your business is, if you have an online presence, you’re susceptible to a cyberattack. That was the warning from Mario Da Silva, corporate risk,…
Cargo theft threat looms on Labor Day preview image Security Cargo theft threat looms on Labor Day August 31, 2021 Cargo theft increased 19% during last year’s Labor Day holiday over the previous year, an analysis by CargoNet revealed. To help transportation industry professionals prepare for the upcoming Labor Day…
Brampton trucker arrested in border drug bust preview image Security Brampton trucker arrested in border drug bust August 16, 2021 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers last week seized about 83 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ont. On Aug.
Woman caught with cocaine in truck at border preview image Security Woman caught with cocaine in truck at border August 4, 2021 A Canadian female truck driver was caught trying to smuggle a significant quality of cocaine into the country, U.S. border agents reported. The suspect, who was driving a commercial truck…
CBSA seizes cocaine worth $14M from truck preview image Security CBSA seizes cocaine worth $14M from truck July 8, 2021 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized suspected cocaine worth an estimated $14 million from a commercial truck entering Canada last month. On June 15, a truck driven by Quebec…
CTA encourages drivers to take advantage of temporary FAST enrolment event preview image Infrastructure CTA encourages drivers to take advantage of temporary FAST enrolment event June 30, 2021 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reports there are still limited spots remaining for a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment event at the Fort Erie enrolment center from July 12-16.
Prep your payment method, and other advice on dealing with a cyberattack preview image Security Prep your payment method, and other advice on dealing with a cyberattack June 1, 2021 Canadian cybersecurity firm eSentire has identified a trend that should alarm trucking companies. The transportation sector has been identified by cyber-criminals as an easy target. “They are an underserved sector…
How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks preview image Paid Equipment How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks May 25, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every activity field on the planet. Transport is not an exception. Some transportation companies are in dire straights these days, while the others…
Be proactive to stop cargo theft, expert says preview image Security Be proactive to stop cargo theft, expert says May 20, 2021 Security tends to be reactive as opposed to proactive and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for companies, says an expert. Most companies cover the basics and need to examine their…
Theft of vehicles, cargo drops slightly, report says preview image Security Theft of vehicles, cargo drops slightly, report says April 26, 2021 Supply chain crime activity has been at a level similar to the first-quarter 2020, despite changes to targeted commodities and tactics used by cargo thieves, CargoNet reported Monday. Overall, reports…
Peel cargo theft volumes down, but losses hit records preview image Security Peel cargo theft volumes down, but losses hit records April 7, 2021 Ontario led the way in North America’s commercial cargo theft last year, with the Peel Region west of Toronto reporting some of the biggest losses of all. “Most theft reports…
AMTA joins forces with #NotInMyCity to fight human trafficking preview image Security AMTA joins forces with #NotInMyCity to fight human trafficking March 24, 2021 The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is spreading the word and providing education about human trafficking and sexual exploitation by teaming up with #NotInMyCity, an organization focused on children and…
Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll preview image Health & Safety Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll February 15, 2021 Half of commercial drivers in Saskatchewan feel the condition of rest stops and pullouts in the province are of very low to low quality, while the other 50% say they…
How to crack down on cargo crime preview image Health & Safety How to crack down on cargo crime January 19, 2021 Cargo theft remains one of the greatest challenges facing the trucking industry, and waiting for the cops to put a stop to it simply isn’t an option. That was the…
