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BC truckers most crash prone; still safer than car drivers

VANCOUVER -- Truckers in B.C. were almost two times as likely to be involved in a fatal collision than drivers from Ontario or Quebec, according to a 166-study commissioned by the BC Trucking Safety Council -- a industry co-op between the BC Trucking Association and WorkSafeBC.

Shipper group touts pro-LCV research

POTOMAC, Md. -- Canadian-style long combination vehicles (LCVs) would benefit American truckers if they were adopted there, says the Agricultural Transportation Efficiency Coalition (AgTEC) ag-haul.org.

Driver distraction has big impact on truck crashes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Driver distraction - from cell phone use to dispatching devices - was involved in 100 percent of commercial vehicles crashes, according to a recent study.

B.C. safety council looking for feedback

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. has developed a draft business plan designed to improve safety in the province's trucking industry and wants to know what you think.

SPECIAL REPORT: Tory would consider repealing speed limiter law

TORONTO -- Speed limiter compliance in Ontario and Quebec is pretty much a forgone conclusion. But is the rule absolutely untouchable?

PMTC recognizes safe fleets, drivers

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. -- Two fleets and four drivers got much deserved recognition from the Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) during the council's annual conference on June 19.

Watch a truck run off the road, if you’re so inclined

NORTH BAY, Ont. -- At approximately 10:30 a.m. this Thursday, June 25, a 2004 International 9400 towing a six-axle flatbed aluminum trailer loaded with concrete blocks will be driven at 90 km/h off a highway and into a really weird barrier and you can watch it all unfold live on your computer by logging on to www.highway11northbay.com.

Industry checks in with safety improvement

OTTAWA -- Figures for the 2009 Roadcheck Annual Safety Blitz were recently released and once again showed improvement, displaying the trucking's high level of commitment to safety.

ATA outlines safety strategy in B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. -- Earlier this month, the American Trucking Associations took their safety message to Capitol Hill, the next stop was B.C.

School’s Out: Speed Limiter education period ends as fines begin

TORONTO -- If you notice a long lineup of trucks at your neighborhood Ontario or Quebec dealer over the next couple of days, relax, it doesn't mean that the economy has done a 180 and there's a patriotic boost to buy diesel tractors on Canada Day.

Attack of the killer potholes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bad roads are more dangerous than drunk drivers, says a new study just released by an organization called the Pacific Institute for Research And Evaluation (PIRE).

EXCLUSIVE: Hole in speed limiter rule needs fix; but week one goes smoothly

MILTON, Ont. -- On the second day of physical speed limiter enforcement in Ontario, there weren't any more 'elephant races' than usual among trucks in the right lanes on the busiest stretch of Highway 401, little evidence of increased four-wheeler road rage; and no identifiable uptick in rear-end car-truck collisions.

Truck-related fatalities keep dropping stateside

WASHINGTON -- There's at least one bright side to the economic recession in the US: Double-digit declines in highway traffic fatalities.

Saskatchewan puts on some weight

REGINA -- The length of Saskatchewan's primary weight highway system increase by more than 50 percent on July 1 and will stay that way for nine months.

Quebec relaxing speed limiter fines for now

QUEBEC CITY -- Fines for not having a speed limiter activated in Ontario are being handed out right now, but in Quebec truckers are catching a break -- sort of.