Trucker vs Speed Limiter Rule: The Rematch August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario government is refusing to give up on a speed limiter case it lost last year.
Cascade union drivers want to resume talks with carrier August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- The Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) representing 52 owner-operators at Cascade Carriers has rescinded the 72-hour strike notice it issued this week.
ATA lauds anti-cell phone rule; Owner-ops oppose blanket ban August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The ATA favors a proposed ban on hand-held phones and related devices, but it also urged regulators to permit hands-free technology for truck drivers.
Cascade-CAW standoff: Update #6 August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- Cascade Carriers will not lock out 52 owner-operators after their union backed off of today's strike deadline.
Truck fleet helps foil Bush-target terror plot August 1, 2014 LUBBOCK, Tex. - - You know all those security procedures that truckers are supposed to follow? They work.
Tests expose trailer guard flaws; IIHS wants tougher underride rules August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Insurers want U.S. regulators to require stronger underride guards on tractor-trailers, expand guards to more truck types, and not allow them to be certified separately from the trailers
Female trucker wins discrimination case August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- A female truck driver has won a discrimination case against a Montreal-area company that she said refused to hire her because of her sex.
NJ transport chair wants to walk back ‘snow job’ rule August 1, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. - Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski introduced a bill that would exempt truckers from trailer snow removal until "appropriate removal equipment" is available.
CSA paper ‘interventions’ underway August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of warning letters are being prepared for send out to carriers' whose CSA scores merit "alert" status.
Panning of ‘politicized’ HOS proposal continues August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - Trucking groups, retailers and even enforcement agencies continue to attack the Obama administration's proposal to cut daily driving and on-duty time for truck drivers.
Carrier group, FMCSA settle suit over public CSA data August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - A small group of small truckers has settled its suit with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over carrier information made public under CSA.
ATA seeks an end to highway inspections of hazmat August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Carriers want the Obama administration to issue a definitive clarification on a rule that prohibits the inspection of hazmat cargo along the side of the highway.
Got a CSA warning letter? FMCSA posts tips August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The FMCSA has posted a tip sheet online to help carriers understand a CSA warning letter and what to do next if they receive one.
Some out-of-service criteria changing for ’11 August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated or clarified a number of issues in the latest North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC).
Trucker launches online convoy for no-per-mile pay August 1, 2014 BELLE RIVER, Ont-- A veteran southern Ontario trucker is adding his voice to the anti-pay-per-mile chorus.