Transportation

Canada Post parcel volumes plunge

Canada Post saw parcel volumes drop by 20 million pieces in the third quarter of the year, representing a $31 million decline in the business. “The reopening of stores for…

Government agencies, industry reps join forces to restore B.C. supply chain

A new supply chain recovery working group has government departments and industry groups joining forces to restore the flow of goods through B.C. Formed on Friday, it is developing options…

Sikhs feed stranded drivers, collect money for B.C. flood aid

The Sikh community has rallied to the aid of truck drivers stuck in B.C. after flooding took out roads and bridges in the province. They are also offering help to…

U.S. Customs promises ‘flexibility’ for trucks delivering B.C. flood relief

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is promising to “exercise maximum flexibility” for Canadian domestic trucks that have to cut through the U.S. when serving British Columbia destinations isolated by floods.

Canada to require vaccines for cross-border truck drivers, CTA warns of ‘perfect storm’

Canada will require truck drivers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before crossing the border as of Jan. 15, building on a similar announcement already made by U.S. regulators. The…

10 ways tech can support driver recruiting and retention

Managing people is often referred to as a soft skill, but technology can also play a role in helping to recruit and retain truck drivers. Here are 10 tips that…

B.C. to focus on reopening roads after flood chaos

The B.C. government said getting road and rail back up and in operation is a top priority as it declared a provincial state of emergency on Wednesday. The decision was…

Fleet legal settlements of under $1 million on the rise

Nuclear verdicts of more than $10 million can cripple fleet finances after a collision, but trucking companies also appear to be digging deep when settling cases involving lesser payouts. In…

The 3 Main Factors That Affect Fleet Fuel Efficiency

It’s no secret that, behind driver salaries and benefits, fuel is the second-largest cost associated with operating a tractor trailer.1 This means that a commercial truck can easily consume more…

TCA upbeat about 2022

The challenges facing the trucking industry are numerous, including vaccine mandates, the electronic logging device (ELD) deadline in Canada, and driver shortages. But the president of the Truckload Carriers Association…

CVSA to focus on human trafficking in three-day event

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will shine a light on human trafficking early next year, with a new three-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative to be held in the U.S. and…

Carriers await more ELDs as deadline looms

Trucking industry officials have one eye on the calendar and the other on the certification process of electronic logging devices (ELDs) as the clock ticks down to Canada’s June 2022…

Better pay, schedules help driver retention

Drivers are not being paid enough and as older truckers hang up their keys, the new generation behind the wheel is looking for suitable schedules and companies must adapt. Fleet…

More loads, fewer trucks available in Canada’s spot market in October

It was the best October on record for Canadian spot market truckload volumes, according to the latest data from Loadlink Technologies. Loadlink reported an increase in load availability for a…

U.S. vaccine mandate could have “disastrous” effect on capacity: TCA

The U.S. vaccine mandate, if it goes through as proposed, would be a “game changer” with a “disastrous” effect on trucking capacity. That was the message David Heller, vice-president –…