Texting Vicariously: Are you liable for drivers’ in-cab cellphone habits? August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Provincial cell phone laws mostly apply to the driver of a motor vehicle, but it's not so inconceivable in this over-litigious culture that there could be legal ramifications for employers of those drivers too.
B.C. gravel haulers deciding future August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- In late October, members of the B.C. Teamsters Union rejected a plan to reduce the going hourly rate for gravel haulers, and now they'll vote whether or not to continue working.
Feds to ensure foreign worker jobs are as advertised August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The federal government is proposing legislation that would protect temporary foreign workers recruited by Canadian businesses, CBC reports.
All aboard: CN locomotive engineers file strike notice August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Canadian National Railways received a 72-hour strike notice from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) of its plan to strike the company just after midnight on Nov. 28.
Farmers brace for CN strike August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Canada's agriculture sector is worried the country's status as a reliable supplier of grains and oilseeds will be threatened if a labour dispute between Canadian National Railway and its locomotive engineers turns into a strike.
Weight of winter hits Sask next week August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The winter season, more specifically the winter weight season, for truckers hauling in Saskatchewan will officially kick off on Dec. 1.
DriveTest strike testing workers patience August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Two recent demonstrations by DriveTest employees hoped to sway the Ontario government into intervening in the ongoing labour dispute, but to no avail.
EXCLUSIVE: Teamsters target Challenger truckers, owner-ops August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- As Challenger Motor Freight's Montreal-based workers enjoy their company Christmas party today, more than a few will undoubtedly be huddled up, discussing the labor standoff unfolding at the fleet behind the scenes.
Bison creates rewards program for mechanics too August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Bison Transport has a new Mechanic Safety Award Program (MSAP) designed to promote and reward Bison's mechanics for their performance and commitment to the fleet.
CN makes another call to end strike through binding arbitration August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- On the eve of a back-to-work legislation vote in Ottawa, Canadian National Railways has called again for the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to agree to binding arbitration.
Strike threatens rail rebound August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Well, this is one way to boost truck freight volumes. Patches of container truckers across the country might be the select few who aren't complaining too hard that Canadian National Railway locomotive engineers hit the bricks this weekend.
SPECIAL REPORT: Top court settles pivotal freight forwarding-logistics case August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has finally ruled on a critical case that could change how some freight forwarders, logistics companies, and hybrid highway carriers are governed under provincial and federal law.
Nova Scotia’s high LCV lights are history August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- One Maritime province down; one to go.We're referring to the battle to eliminate the high-mounted trailer lights on the backs of long combination vehicles (LCVs).
Humber College hosting SmartDriver session August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Humber College's Transportation Training Centre and FleetSmart (ecoENERGY for Fleets) will host a SmartDriver for Highway Trucking train-the-trainer session in Toronto.
Trucking stats: Big numbers of small talk August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. -- It's the holiday season. You're going to be meeting people socially.