Economy

How truck OEMs are dealing with Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – Much of North America’s truck manufacturing industry is grinding to a halt, as OEMs take a range of actions to cope with decreasing demand and to manage…

Covid-19 Operations: Brossard Leasing

With all the measures announced by the governments concerning the Covid-19 pandemic, Brossard Leasing takes a moment to reassure you that it is continuing operations.  The operations remain open…

Impact of Covid-19 varies carrier to carrier

OKOTOKS, Alta. – The impact of the Covid-19 crisis can be felt across Western Canada, and though many outside the industry see trucking as a booming business right now, the…

Diesel driving supply deliveries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Store shelves still getting stocked? Thank diesel. “At this time of national emergency, our nation’s ability to respond effectively depends on proven, available and reliable equipment…

OOIDA calls on Trump to help truckers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has written a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking for help to support the continued movement of goods during the…

Industry welcomes easing of delivery restrictions

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is lauding efforts by the provincial government to keep the province’s trucks moving. Measures introduced today postpone noise bylaws and other…

Trucking industry quotes on Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. — There’s a lot to be said about the fight against Covid-19, especially in the context of trucking. Here are some of the quotes from the past week…

Ontario extends validity of driver, vehicle and carrier products

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has extended the validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products as well as health cards in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19…

Covid-19 Operations: Transit Trailer

Effective this week, entry to Transit Trailer Limited buildings is restricted to employees only. As much as possible, communication between the public and staff of Transit Trailer should take place…

Covid-19 and trucking: Our complete coverage

Check back frequently for more of our coverage of the trucking industry and Covid-19. Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers How truck OEMs…

Plant shutdowns could impact freight demand, supplies

  TORONTO, Ont. – Automotive manufacturers and their suppliers have begun temporarily closing North American plants in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced…

Teamsters Canada backs Covid-19 aid package, but wants more

LAVAL, Que. –Teamsters Canada has welcomed the federal government’s initiative to help workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the union believes more will be needed to help them…

Trudeau: Travel restrictions won’t affect trucking

OTTAWA, Ont. – “Trucking will not be affected.” With those five words, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reassured the trucking industry that travel restrictions announced by Canada and the U.S.

ECONOMIC WATCH: Rail blockades boosted spot market freight volumes

TORONTO, Ont. – Loadlink’s Canadian spot market daily freight volumes jumped 13% in February from January, but were down 9% year-over-year. Total loads were actually down 2% because there were…

Truck-stop chains take a cautious approach amid Covid-19 crisis

TORONTO, Ont. – Truck-stop chains are implementing a series of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, but they say the sites will remain open to drivers. Pilot Flying…