Trucking Life

Truck crossings continue to improve

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck arrivals continued to rise during the week of June 15-21, but was still down 11% from a year ago, the Canada Border Services Agency said. It…

Law expert: Focus on safety to avert nuclear verdicts

PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Runaway nuclear verdicts are a reality now, but a leading transportation safety law expert believes fleets could avert mega awards by enforcing a strict safety protocol.

Speedy’s latest graffiti trailers take aim at racism

TORONTO, Ont. – As racial tensions mount south of the border, a Canadian fleet is using two trailers to deliver a message of solidarity. Speedy Transport’s Everyone vs. Racism graffiti…

Canadian trucks shine in 2021 Mack calendar

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Canadian trucks will have a starring role in the 2021 Mack Trucks calendar, accounting for five of the 12 available positions. Mack fans used the OEM’s…

A look at race relations in trucking

TORONTO, Ont. – Trucker Ahmed Issa still remembers the testy conversation between two of his former Hyndman Transport colleagues, one white and the other African-Canadian, a few years ago. Ahmed…

New truck parking opens near border

WINDSOR, Ont. – A new parking lot for trucks and trailers has opened close to the Ambassador Bridge in Amherstburg, Ont. Phase 1 of Townline Parking is complete with…

Nominations open for Influential Woman in Trucking award

PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks are seeking nominations for the 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award was created a decade ago…

Truck arrivals up 3% during second week of June

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country last week rose more than 3% from the previous week, but was still down 16% from the same period…

Trucking HR survey: industry bracing for more layoffs

OTTAWA, Ont. – Covid-19 has taken a heavy toll on the Canadian trucking industry, and the future doesn’t look rosy either, according to a Trucking HR Canada employer survey…

Family holds graduation convoy for son

MONTAGUE, P.E.I. – How do you celebrate a high school graduation when everything is closed because of Covid-19? Well, a family of truckers in P. E. I. has pulled…

TIA names Doug Clark interim CEO

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), which represents freight brokers, has appointed Doug Clark interim CEO, the organization said Friday. Interim CEO Doug Clark. Photo: TIA Clark succeeds…

ATA seeks nominations for road captains

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for elite professional drivers to serve on the 2021-22 America’s Road Team. Founded in 1986, America’s Road Team promotes the…

ICBC to resume commercial road tests

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Insurance Corp. of B.C. (ICBC) will resume commercial road tests next week, by appointment only. Beginning June 11, customers wishing to obtain a commercial licence can…

Truck crossings up 14% from last week of May

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country last week rose more than 14% from the previous week, but was still down 17% from the same period…

Teamsters to Trudeau: Raise truckers’ meal allowance

LAVAL, Que. – The president of Teamsters Canada has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his senior cabinet colleagues, asking them to raise the meal allowance for…