Protestors now up in the dumps, progress cited August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Organizers of last Thursday's big rally that saw hundreds of dump trucks pull their rigs off job sites, form a convoy and drive around Toronto are far happier today than they were this time last week.
More immigrants finding work in transport sector August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Newcomers to Canada continue to flood the transportation sector, according to Stats Canada's newest Immigrant Labour Market report.
MTO reconsidering age-based retesting rules August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Government officials may make changes to Ontario's discriminatory retesting policy for truck drivers, the Ontario Trucking Association reports.
Road Speed Trap: Can slowing down hit you in the ‘sweet spot?’ August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Slow down, save fuel everybody says. To a point, they're correct, but there's another wrinkle to consider when implementing a road-speed reduction strategy (or having one pushed on you by law).
Private truckers to study larger trucks August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The National Private Truck Council has approved an informal technical proposal to conduct a study on the benefits of larger trucks operated by private truck fleets.
Changes to speed limiter rule still possible: OOIDA August 1, 2014 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The American-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) says it's looking forward to upcoming public hearings promised by Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament regarding legislation on speed limiters.
TRALA wants limits to speed limiters on both sides of border August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The U.S.-based Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) says Ontario's pending legislation to mandate speed limiters on all trucks in the province "could be detrimental to truck renting and leasing companies."
Drugged drivers still on the road; ATA urges congressional action August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Some truckers who flunk mandatory drug tests in the U.S. have slipped through the screening process and may still be driving commercial trucks, a new government investigation has found.
US truck regulators ban anti-smoking drug August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Truckers using the smoking cessation pill Chantix to butt out will have to quit the drug too.
Dialing While Driving: Do cell bans include push-to-talk functions? August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- For most drivers, the truck cab is like a second home. In fact, in many cases, there's nothing secondary about it.
Ontario looks to jump on and expand cell ban bandwagon August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty appears to have changed his mind and now thinks banning cell phones for drivers is a good idea.
NJ debates speed limiters, split speed rule August 1, 2014 TRENTON, NJ. -- The Garden State is planting two separate rules that would slow down trucks in its jurisdiction.
Road blitz 2008 edition starts June 3 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Thousands of law enforcement officers will be blanketing North America's roadways for 72 continuous hours beginning June 3 to hammer home the importance of comprehensive safety inspections of trucks and buses and on enforcing safety belt use.
Ontario introduces restricted Class A licence August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Ontario has taken steps to ensure that Class A licensed drivers tested in the province are qualified to operate traditional tractor-trailers.
Ontario holds speed-limiter hearing this Thursday August 1, 2014 TORONTO - There's been very little notice, but if you want to express your opinion about Ontario's proposal to mandate speed-limiting devices in heavy trucks, public hearings will be held at the provincial legislature on Thursday, June 5.