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Survey to look at impact of Covid-19

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is again partnering with the Conference Board of Canada on another employer survey. The two previously collaborated on an extensive labor market study…

Truck driver pay climbed in 2019: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. fleets paid drivers nearly US$6,000 more, including bonuses, in 2019 than they did in 2017, according to a Driver Compensation Study conducted by the American Trucking…

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, who passed away Wednesday. He was 84. “It is with…

Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…

Truck crossings continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21

OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The…

Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units

MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the…

ONroute extends free-coffee offer

TORONTO, Ont. — ONroute is extending its offer of free coffee every Wednesday until Canada Day on July 1, the company has announced. A free medium coffee/beverage will be…

U.S. trucking giant Comcar files for bankruptcy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Comcar Industries, which owns five transportation subsidiaries with 4,000 trucks, has filed for bankruptcy, the privately held company announced Monday. “Our decision to file (for) Chapter 11…

Canadian truck driver arrested in $3M drug bust

BLAINE, Wash. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have arrested a Canadian truck driver following the seizure of 134 pounds of cocaine worth US$3 million from his rig, the…

Walcott Truckers Jamboree goes virtual

WALCOTT, IOWA – – The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree is going virtual because of the Covid-19 crisis, its organizers said Thursday. Photo: David Henry/Today’s Trucking The event will be held…

Ottawa fast-tracks hiring of temporary foreign workers

OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government has announced a new policy, which will drastically reduce the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to start a new job. The…

Truck crossings drop 33%

OTTAWA, Ont. – There was a 33% decline in truck drivers entering the country during the week of May 4-10, compared to the same period last year, the Canada…

P.E.I. relaxes self-isolation rules for truckers

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island has relaxed self-isolation rules for truck drivers, the province announced Monday. It said truckers are no longer required to self-isolate if they agree to…

Top band celebrates truckers with virtual concerts

BARRIE, Ont. – The country band behind the hit song I’m A Road Hammer has been holding online concerts in honor of truck drivers who are keeping Canada moving during…