Trucking safer than ever under current HOS: study August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Carriers have even more evidence that the current hours-of-service rules work properly; and, while some improvements could still be made, the law has generally made trucking safer.
Watchdog blasts NS weigh scale ops August 1, 2014 AMHERST, N.S. -- Truck inspection officers working at a weigh scale in Nova Scotia purposefully targeted brand new trucks because they would be easier to deal with and let pass other trucks with possible mechanical and safety problems.
Trucking’s hiring ability cut by a third: FTR August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Fleet hiring capability will constrain driver supply, say industry forecasters FTR Associates.
FedEx rolls in new standards for US owner-ops, contactors August 1, 2014 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Ground has sent a letter to 12,000 independent contractors notifying them of new business standards they must comply with.
Carrier guide for fatigue management takes first steps August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- For several years a group of trucking industry representatives has been researching driver fatigue and possible ways to manage it within the confines of day-to-day operation.
Corridor safety committee formed following B.C. highway crashes August 1, 2014 KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- A curvy stretch of B.C. highway between Kamloops and Merritt got a little attention recently after a handful of accidents involving heavy trucks.
Schneider secures loss prevention award August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National's security initiatives have paid off. The carrier was recently recognized by the ATA's Supply Chain Security & Loss Prevention Council.
OLRB keeps unionizing owner-ops August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Teamsters Canada penetrated further into the trucking industry last month as hundreds more owner-ops and drivers are on the verge of being unionized.
Tailgating worse than texting: Study August 1, 2014 SAN DIEGO -- If you're reading this while driving, you're guilty of breaking the fourth commandment of trucking: Driving while Distracted.
Survey says drivers talking, texting less August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new U.S. survey shows that drivers are changing their in-vehicle behavior due to legislation and increased awareness of distracted driving.
CVSA Roadcheck blitz begins August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Drive carefully this weekend. Truck cops will be out in full force across North America for the annual 72-hour Roadcheck safety blitz.
Transport sector leads job gains August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- On the heels of significant increases in April, nearly 25,000 jobs were added in Canada in May, many in the transportation and warehousing sector.
CarriersEdge joins forces with 360training.com August 1, 2014 MARKHAM, Ont. -- 360training.com of Texas has agreed to provide access to the complete CarriersEdge course library for 360training.com partners and resellers across Canada.
Manitoba, Sask closer to harmonized transport rules August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- After a series of meetings this past spring, the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are said to be nearing a policy on more streamlined transportation regs
Event data recorder proposal extended to trucks August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- A rule proposing event data "black boxes" following Toyota's recall crisis could be extended to heavy and medium duty trucks if a U.S. senator gets his way.