OTA launches workplace rules training prods August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Stricter workplace harassment rules has led to the Ontario Trucking Association partnering with Corridor Interactive to deliver training tools for workplace violence and harassment and alcohol and drugs compliance.
Time for a trucker declaration of independence? August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- There's a huge push underway south of the border to redefine independent contractor status.
New trucking safety program launched in B.C. August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. launched the first stage of its Certificate of Recognition (COR) program this past week with its pilot aimed at large employers in the B.C. trucking industry.
BC carbon tax going up. Again. August 1, 2014 VICTORIA -- British Columbia's much derided carbon tax on diesel fuel is going up next week.
US carriers push for fixes to CSA flaws August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) fully supports CSA 2010's objectives of targeting unsafe operators, but continues to urge rule makers to iron out several significant "flaws" in the program as its currently proposed.
Carriers report driver shortage bubbling August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Not too long ago carriers were parking trucks and telling owner-ops 'don't call us, we'll call you.'
Truck safety a matter of public interest August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The majority of Canadians don't think four-wheelers know how to share the road with trucks and it'll take better education to remedy the situation.
Trucker beats speed limiter rap in Ontario August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- A Gravenhurst, Ont. trucker has convinced a judge to toss out a ticket for not complying with the province's mandatory speed limiter rule.
Thieves jonesing for drug trucks August 1, 2014 ENFIELD, Conn. -- Remember that old Byrds' hit "Drug Store Truck-Drivin' Man."?
Provinces shuffle OOS ratings in Roadcheck blitz August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Eighty percent of Canadian commercial vehicles inspected during the annual CVSA Roadcheck campaign last month.
Puttin’ on the Blitz: High compliance at US Roadcheck August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trucks and truck drivers are as safe as ever, but brake problems are still the biggest single reason trucks get yanked out of service.
OTA Chair: Time to deep-six pay-per-mile August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The per-mile system of paying truck drivers is outmoded and has to go -- or at least change drastically.
Yanke safety program earns trucker new wheels August 1, 2014 SASKATOON -- The Yanke Group of Companies recently created safety incentive program was so successful the fleet was able to share some of the financial savings with staff and for trucker Brian 'Huggy' Halabura that meant a brand new truck.
Yukon looks for citizen input on distracted driving regulation August 1, 2014 WHITEHORSE -- Before the Yukon joins in on the distracted driving bandwagon, residents of the territory will have their say.
EXCLUSIVE: Another speed limiter ticket bites the dust August 1, 2014 DRYDEN, Ont. -- A second known speed limiter infraction has been dismissed by an Ontario court in as many weeks, todaystrucking.com has learned.