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Teamsters Canada backs Covid-19 aid package, but wants more

LAVAL, Que. –Teamsters Canada has welcomed the federal government’s initiative to help workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the union believes more will be needed to help them…

U.S. suspension of HoS rules not applicable in Canada

OTTAWA, Ont. – Despite the U.S. temporarily suspending hours-of-service (HoS) rules for drivers hauling Covid-19 relief items, Canada has not yet followed suit. In the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier…

Trudeau: Travel restrictions won’t affect trucking

OTTAWA, Ont. – “Trucking will not be affected.” With those five words, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reassured the trucking industry that travel restrictions announced by Canada and the U.S.

Foreign workers employed as truck drivers can continue to cross border

MONTREAL, Que. – Truck drivers who are foreign workers and need to cross the Canada-U.S. border during their shipments will be allowed to return to Canada, Today’s Trucking has…

FMCSA demands truck stops must stay open 24 hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. regulators are demanding that that truck stops remain open 24 hours to serve drivers who are keeping the economy running as America and Canada…

ATA chief asks for open rest areas, other Covid-19 measures

ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence, asking for support to keep trucks rolling…

Updated: APTA keeps close watch on truckers crossing the border

DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association is keeping a close watch on how things unfold in the wake of new border restrictions announced by the federal…

Truck-stop chains take a cautious approach amid Covid-19 crisis

TORONTO, Ont. – Truck-stop chains are implementing a series of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, but they say the sites will remain open to drivers. Pilot Flying…

What if your documents expire in Covid-19 fight?

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) are both calling on governments to consider contingency plans if government offices begin to shut down…

Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers

TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be updated with links to related resources and news. 1. What…

Wellington Group expands into U.S. market

GUELPH, Ont. – A fast-growing Ontario freight hauler has expanded into the U.S. and says it isn’t yet done expanding. Wellington Group of Companies recently announced the acquisition of Hudson,…

Covid-19 gives freight demand a bump – but will it last?

TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian trucking firms are still unsure of how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect their businesses long-term, but for now it’s been a boon for freight volumes. “We…

For cross-border truckers, it’s business as usual – for now

TORONTO, Ont. – “Social distancing” is the catchphrase of the year, but for longhaul truck drivers that has been a reality forever. Now, even as authorities across Canada…

Trucking escapes new border restrictions in Covid-19 fight

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canada-U.S. border has been tightened in the fight against the Covid-19 virus, but remains open for the business of trucking between the two countries. “Travel restrictions…

Canadian Susie De Ridder among Driver of the Year finalists

Susie De Ridder PLOVER, Wis. – A Canadian driver is among three finalists chosen for the inaugural 2020 Female Driver of the Year award by the Women In Trucking…