FMCSA safety plan deemphasizes cars: ATA August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The FMCSA is not sufficiently addressing the causes of road crashes, the American Trucking Associations said about the government agency's recently drafted Five-Year Strategic Plan.
Transport sector led job growth in Canada August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Employment in transportation and warehousing rose for the second consecutive month -- up 28,000 and 7.2 percent in July, the highest growth rate of all industries
“What do fleets do with the drunken driver?” August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Here's a question you've never had to answer before: Say one of your drivers gets busted for DUI in his own car and must install a breath-testing device. Who pays?
Survey Says: Truckers in the dark about CSA August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Almost a year into CSA, truckers are still confused about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new safety monitoring program.
Govt’s help older workers find jobs in trucking August 1, 2014 NEW GLASGOW, N.S. -- Unemployed older workers in small communities in Nova Scotia -- namely those in trucking -- will benefit from two projects
Lack of drivers sprouting in fertilizer transport: CTA August 1, 2014 VICTORIA - Certain transportation sectors are being hamstrung by a shortage of qualified drivers in Canada.
Alberta offers new commercial driver abstract August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- A new commercial driver abstract that provides a more comprehensive driving record for commercial operators is now available.
Court tosses out US EOBR rule; orders changes August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has vacated the U.S. government's upcoming electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) policy, ruling that it fails to protect drivers from harassment.
ATA wants “outdated, obsolete” trucking regs scrapped August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - The American Trucking Associations wrote to U.S. regulators to point out a myriad of trucking rules that merit revision.
Harvard researches sleep apnea screening tool August 1, 2014 SOMERVILLE, Ma. - In advance of a sleep apnea testing requirement, Harvard researchers are investigating a new type of screening tool to identify drivers at a higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea
New parking lot for truckers near Confederation Bridge August 1, 2014 BORDEN, P.E.I -- New parking lot for truckers in Borden-Carleton for when the Confederation Bridge closes to high-sided vehicles.
Alta distracted driving crackdown takes effect August 1, 2014 EDMONTON - As of yesterday, Sept. 1, 2011, Alberta police are on the lookout for drivers talking or texting with a hand-held communication device and any other driver distractions.
Stop Check: Operation Air Brake kicks off this week August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Examined your air brakes lately? You better this week as truck enforcement officials will be out in full force checking trucks for sub-standard brakes.
APTA brings driver training online August 1, 2014 DIEPPE, N.B. - No, this doesn't mean that drivers have to strap on virtual reality headgear or anything.
Cargo tankers need anti-rollover retrofits now, says NTSB August 1, 2014 Given the long life of tankers, it could take 50 years for stability control technology to be implemented without mandated retrofits.