Infrastructure

Manitoba creating alternative truck route to oft-flooded PTH 75

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government will pave Provincial Road 246, to give commercial trucks an alternative when Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 is flooded. The paving will cost $16…

U.S. bill promises billions for highways, would delay HOS rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. infrastructure bill unveiled yesterday would fund highways and clean transportation efforts, but also delay a final hours of service rule, and push for a rulemaking…

OOIDA welcomes new U.S. highway bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has welcomed the new highway bill, released Wednesday by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee chairman Peter DeFazio said,…

Covid-19 reshaping last mile delivery requirements

MONTREAL, Que. – Final mile delivery providers will need to adjust to lasting changes to how stores are used, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Brody Buhler, global managing director, post…

Marine Atlantic alters ferry service due to lower volumes

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – Marine Atlantic has altered the schedule for its ferry service as it responds to lower traffic volumes connected to Covid-19. There will continue to be at…

Orillia lifts 40-year truck ban on major street

ORILLIA, Ont. – The City of Orillia has lifted a 40-year heavy truck ban on a major street, thanks to an initiative by a longtime resident. “City staff presented a…

New CN intermodal lane to reduce container truck traffic

MONCTON, N.B. – CN is offering a new intermodal service between Moncton and Halifax, it says will reduce shorthaul trucking in Halifax. “This intermodal service will play a key role…

Owen Sound ferry to start special service

OWEN SOUND, Ont. – The ferry that connects Tobermory with South Baymouth will begin an “essential transportation” service in June under conditions set by Transport Canada, its operator said…

Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is expanding the availability of truck parking and rest areas during the fight against Covid-19, identifying the locations though its 511…

B.C. wants feedback on ELDs, speed limiters, trip inspections

VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia wants commercial vehicle drivers, owners and owner-operators to weigh in on electronic logging devices (ELDs), trip inspections, and speed limiters within provincial borders. Federally…

Alberta funds several road improvement projects during Covid-19 slowdown

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is applauding the province’s move to allocate $2 billion into infrastructure projects that will include the resurfacing of roads, bridge repairs,…

Covid-19 recovery could be good for electric vehicles

TORONTO, Ont. — With the economic fallout from Covid-19 draining government resources at a record pace, will there be anything left when the crisis is over to spur the…

OOIDA asks Congress to act on top trucking issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has written U.S. Congress reminding them of key issues facing the trucking industry that must be addressed once the Covid-19 crisis…

Manitoba eases spring road restrictions in the interest of Covid-19 relief

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Province of Manitoba is easing this year’s spring road restrictions in an effort to help the continued transportation of essential goods during the Covid-19 crisis. “In…

Blue Water Bridge ends cash payments from U.S.-bound travelers

SARNIA, Ont. – Travelers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into the U.S., including truckers, will no longer be able to pay tolls in cash, effective 12:01 a.m. March 28. The…