Trucks still idle in wake of Covid-19 shutdowns, insurance data shows preview image Border, Economy Trucks still idle in wake of Covid-19 shutdowns, insurance data shows October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec fleets that parked trucks against the fence during the early days of Covid-19 are gradually returning to service, but insurance data shows that not…
Cargo theft up 23% y-o-y in Q3 preview image Business Tips, Trucking Life Cargo theft up 23% y-o-y in Q3 October 8, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Cargo thefts recorded by CargoNet in the U.S. and Canada jumped 23% year-over-year in the third quarter, with 223 events. The average cargo value per theft…
Proposed legislation would permanently allow 24-hour deliveries in Ontario preview image Economy, Infrastructure Proposed legislation would permanently allow 24-hour deliveries in Ontario October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Proposed legislation in Ontario would pave the way for 24-hour deliveries to businesses. The Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, introduced by Associate Minister of Small Business and…
Truck arrivals rebound slightly preview image Border, Economy Truck arrivals rebound slightly October 8, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering Canada rose slightly during Sept. 28-Oct. 4 after falling for three consecutive weeks, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday.
Atlas van operators offer insights into life on the road preview image Trucking Life Atlas van operators offer insights into life on the road October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – A broad-ranging survey by Atlas Van Lines is offering extensive insights into the business practices and personal preferences of its van operators. And it highlights a few…
Halton Region blitz puts 28% of trucks out of service preview image Health/Safety, Regulations, Trucking Life Halton Region blitz puts 28% of trucks out of service October 8, 2020 MILTON, Ont. – Halton Regional Police Service conducted a two-day commercial vehicle enforcement blitz Oct. 6-7, placing 28% of inspected vehicles out of service. Trucks were pulled in at the…
OTA foundation names new scholarship winners preview image People OTA foundation names new scholarship winners October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation has announced a series of additional scholarship winners for post-secondary students. They include: The OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship –…
Mexuscan grows with granite hauler acquisition preview image Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trucking Life Mexuscan grows with granite hauler acquisition October 8, 2020 STANSTEAD, Que. – Mexuscan Cargo has purchased R.H. Rediker Transport, which has been serving the granite industry for more than 80 years. The acquisition includes R.H. Rediker’s Stanstead, Que.-based terminal.
21 kilos of meth seized from truck preview image Border, Trucking Life 21 kilos of meth seized from truck October 7, 2020 WINDSOR, Ont. – Officers have seized 21 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine valued at $2.7 million from a truck entering Canada via the Ambassador Bridge, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)…
Trucking HR names new board members preview image People Trucking HR names new board members October 7, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has appointed three new board members at its annual general meeting Wednesday. They are Doug Sutherland of Sutco Transportation Specialists, David Carruth of One…
Pride Group opens U.S. HQ in Dallas preview image Border, Equipment Pride Group opens U.S. HQ in Dallas October 7, 2020 DALLAS, Texas – Pride Group Enterprises (PGE) has opened its American headquarters in Dallas. The Mississauga-based company said Wednesday the new location will also serve as its rental and leasing…
Hyundai takes step closer to North American launch of fuel cell trucks preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Hyundai takes step closer to North American launch of fuel cell trucks October 7, 2020 SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai has delivered its first seven hydrogen fuel cell Xcient Class 8 trucks to customers in Switzerland, and reaffirmed plans to bring the truck to the…
Smoke-puffing truck’s driver charged preview image Fuel/Emissions, Regulations Smoke-puffing truck’s driver charged October 7, 2020 CALEDON, Ont. – Police are urging truck drivers to ensure compliance with the Highway Traffic Act after discovering a smoke-belching vehicle in Caledon. The driver was charged under the act…
Fleet struggles when the show won’t go on preview image Economy Fleet struggles when the show won’t go on October 7, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — As of March 12, Truck’N Roll had 125 trucks on the road. Then, within 24 hours, everything collapsed. It had a niche in the trucking industry: the…
B.C. plans for vehicle width, length review preview image Equipment, Regulations B.C. plans for vehicle width, length review October 6, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – A planned review of B.C. vehicle widths and lengths is on hold pending a provincial election, but the process is still scheduled to move forward this fall…
