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Truck drivers crossing border must wear non-medical mask

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has advised, effective immediately, that all essential workers crossing the Canada-U.S. border must wear a non-medical mask or face covering.

Fleets try to stop the spread of Covid-19

ARLINGTON, Va. – Major U.S. fleets are going the extra mile in trying to protect their employees from Covid-19, company executives said Wednesday. They were speaking at a webinar on…

Manitoba’s adoption of NWPTA could help improve movement of goods in west

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government has officially adopted the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), which commits each of the four western provinces to trade by removing barriers to…

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,…

B.C. installing portable toilets to support truck drivers during Covid-19 crisis

VICTORIA, B.C. – The province of B.C. is installing portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stations, and chain-up locations in an effort to provide services to truck drivers…

Telematics shows Covid-19 having mild to moderate impact on trucking activity

Heavy-duty trucking has continued to drive forward during the Covid-19 crisis, operating at around 89% of its normal rate of activity, according to telematics data from Geotab, compared to 69%…

CBSA is at the forefront of the Covid-19 fight

TORONTO, Ont. – With the catchy hashtag #NowIsNotTheTime, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is trying to spread awareness about new restrictions imposed by the federal government to stop the…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian economy devastated by Covid-19

OTTAWA, Ont. – Statistics Canada today issued a flash estimate for GDP, showing a decline of 9% in March, marking the largest single month decline ever seen since records were…

PMTC extends deadline for benchmarking survey

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is extending the deadline for participating in its annual benchmarking survey to July 15. The group says…

CBSA reduces service hours at 27 sites

OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the temporary reduction of service hours at 27 low-traffic ports of entry (POE) along the Canada-U.S. border.

Google Doodle thanks delivery workers

TORONTO, Ont. – The top search engine in the world is giving thanks to those who keep physical goods on the move during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today’s Google Doodle –…

Isaac appoints two new executives

MONTREAL, Que. – Isaac Instruments has appointed Samuel O’Neill business development manager for Eastern Canada, the company announced Tuesday. O’Neill has been with Isaac for more than 13 years.

BYD to donate medical supplies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – BYD will donate medical supplies worth $1 million to transit agencies and first responders in the U.S. and Canada, the Chinese electric vehicle giant…

ECONOMIC WATCH: March spot market volumes reflect virus-related surge in demand

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore’s Loadlink spot market load volumes surged 19% in March, reflecting the restocking of retail inventories and essential goods. March volumes were up 17% year-over-year, while equipment…

NAL launches Thank a Trucker campaign

LONDON, Ont. – NAL Insurance is launching a campaign to sell Thank a Trucker merchandise, with proceeds going towards equipping truckers with personal protective equipment, meals, and shower coupons. “Truck…