Cargo thefts on the rise; ‘public safety’ at risk: Insurers August 1, 2014 WATERLOO, Ont. -- Local police are warning trucking companies to be vigilant in monitoring trucks and trailers after a rash of cargo thefts in the region.
New HOS rule postponed until Oct August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators now say their new final hours-of-service proposal won't be completed at least until late October.
Check your hours for Roadcheck next week August 1, 2014 TORONTO - If you notice a tad more truck enforcement folks out on the highway next week, it's because the annual three-day, Continent-wide truck inspection blitz is underway.
Rule restricting third-party licence tests challenged August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- A last-minute provision added to a recent U.S. federal rule that toughens CDL testing standards is being challenged by a coalition of industry groups.
Thieves thrive on seafood diet: They see it; they take it August 1, 2014 TAMPA, Fla. -- In yet another food heist, thieves ripped off about $100,000 worth of seafood
Trucker drives off road to avoid crash August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Spencer Kwiatkowski is always cautious at "Suicide Corner" on the notorious Malahat Highway on Vancouver Island, but sometimes even cutting your speed nearly in half is not slow enough.
Carriers, owner-ops call for tougher truck cab standards August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. government needs to research and evaluate standards for crashworthiness for heavy trucks the ATA and OOIDA said in a joint statement.
Ontario police prepare for provincial truck blitz August 1, 2014 AURORA, Ont. - Just as CVSA's Roadcheck blitz comes to an end, four Ontario government agencies are gearing up for another commercial vehicle enforcement blitz next week.
Former FMCSA researcher blasts studies backing HOS change August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Another respected international researcher has criticized the way in which U.S. truck regulators' are attempting to justify changes to the current hours of service rule.
At All Costs: Canadian trucking getting expensive August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- In a recent briefing note to carriers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance highlighted a handful of stats and factoids that show where operating costs are these days. The verdict?
CTHRC names exec director successor to Gauthier August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. -- Angela Splinter is the new executive director of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
Cost per mile drops, but labor & fuel still largest expense August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Fleets that extremely sensitive to even the smallest change in operating costs need to manage costs more effectively than ever, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
Vancouver truck inspectors vow to “shake it up a little” August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- You didn't hear it from us, but consider yourself warned: If you or your trucks avoid the municipality of Delta because of stepped up enforcement, you could be asking for trouble.
Hauling capacity tightens as conditions improve: ATA August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - One common sign the trucking industry is improving is that leverage swings back drivers' way.
Western provinces get all their trucks in a row August 1, 2014 REGINA -- Canada's three western-most provinces are implementing a comprehensive set of rules to bring consistency to the trucking business.