Fed rule mandates union-like rates for container owner-ops August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- As expected, the federal government is attempting to maintain labor stability at the Port of Vancouver and Fraser River with a regulation that ensures independent owner-operators
Anti-text messaging law for drivers discussed in NY August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Two New York lawmakers want to crack down on drivers they insist are being driven to distraction by hand-held communications technology.
Suing the Messenger: FedEx owner-ops want to be paid as employees August 1, 2014 SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- About 150 FedEx owner-operators in this state have taken the courier to court in an effort to be recognized as full-time employees.
Governed: OBAC says Ontario jumping the gun on speed limiters August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- When the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) first unveiled to trucking journalists its plan to get speed limiters mandated on all trucks in the province, it's safe to say that not many people in the room
ICBC pulls air brake authority from alleged licence mill August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. -- B.C. transport officials are attempting to shut down a Surrey truck driving school accused of dolling out forged class 1 licence documents to about 160 Indian immigrant drivers.
NS first Atlantic province to OK weight-friendly single tire rules August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia has increased the weight limit for axles equipped with the new-generation wide-based single tires.
Confidence in truck driver pool receding: CTHRC study II August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- More than a third of individuals who've obtained their class 1/A licence don't ever migrate to the trucking industry as drivers.
Schneider lauded for mature worker hiring policies August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has been certified as an Age Friendly Employer by RetirementJobs.com, a top career website for job-seekers aged 50-plus.
U.S. DOT launches agricultural load securement study August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- A quarter of a million dollars will go towards studying the strength of various cargo securement methods currently being used for several agricultural commodities hauled in tubs and bins such as fruits and vegetables.
Older workers still punching the clock: StatsCan August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The threat of an immediate labor shortage is being delayed thanks mainly to older workers who are deciding to stay on the job longer, according to a new study by Stats Canada.
Checked Your Brakes This Week? You’d better August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Beginning this week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, through its North American enforcement affiliates, will be cracking down on trucks with suspect brakes.
Sleep apnea program offered to carriers August 1, 2014 HOUSTON -- The creators of a sleep apnea detection and treatment program has announced full availability of the comprehensive solution for enhancing truck driver safety and lowering health care costs for motor carriers.
U.S. sees major drop in truckload turnover rate August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The line-haul driver turnover rate among large for-hire truckload carriers experienced its first quarterly decrease in a year during the second quarter of 2007, according to the American Trucking Associations.
U.S. politician appeals to Ontario to halt speed limiter rule: Report August 1, 2014 ALBANY, N.Y. -- Allow speed limiters and risk losing business from New York. That's the message N.Y. Rep. James T. Walsh sent Ontario this week,
Buy a truck, get a free business lesson August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Arrow Truck Sales and Markham, Ont.-based online driver training tools provider CarriersEdge have announced a partnership that will see the pre-owned truck retailer offering the CarriersEdge-Humber College Certificate