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Trucks-only ferry service starts Friday

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Northumberland Ferries has announced that it will resume service between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., on Friday, but only trucks will be allowed aboard for now.

Omnitracs lab focusing on hyper-local weather, parking deserts

TORONTO, Ont. – Today’s vehicle-based data offers information about trailer locations and more. But work at the Omnitracs Innovation Lab is taking a hyper-local focus – building new insights into…

U.S. updates HoS rules, offering more flexibility to drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  After analyzing feedback received over the past two years, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules that officials say will offer…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking has likely bottomed, but recovery will be slow

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions likely bottomed in mid-April, but a speedy recovery isn’t anticipated. That was the takeaway from a Mid-Year Economic Outlook webinar held today by industry forecaster…

ZF, VisIC to develop next-generation electric drivelines

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF Friedrichshafen and VisIC Technologies have announced a partnership to develop the next generation of high-performance and high-efficiency electric drivelines for vehicles. The focus of the…

Spec’ a work truck that’s ready to work

Not many customers buy a work truck right off the lot. While there are standard spec’s for certain types of medium-duty work trucks, customers generally want some input into what…

6,800 truck driver jobs lost in April

OTTAWA, Ont. – About 6,800 truck driving jobs were eliminated this April, representing a drop of 2.3% compared to the previous month, Trucking HR Canada reports. While employment across the…

Block Driver Inc. fleets from Covid-19 loan program, says CTA

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is looking to block fleets that use the Driver Inc. payment scheme from accessing new bridge loans for large companies that exhaust…

Fleet Safety Council opts for virtual conference

TORONTO, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) has decided to hold its annual educational conference online because of Covid-19, the organization announced Wednesday. “After careful consideration, the FSC…

FMCSA extends emergency until June 14

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its emergency declaration until June 14. The declaration eases Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules for motor carriers assisting…

Security is focus of TCA virtual meeting

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) will hold a virtual safety and security meeting June 23-25. It will feature panel discussions, workshops and even a vendor showcase, TCA…

Opening of Chief Mountain border crossing delayed

CALGARY, Alta. — The seasonal opening of the Chief Mountain, Alta., border crossing will be delayed until further notice due to Covid-19, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Tuesday.

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…

Peterbilt revives Pride and Class package

Peterbilt is bringing back the Model 389 Pride and Class package that was offered through limited runs in 2014 and 2018. Features include a polished hood crown surrounding a classic…

Police focus on speeding as highways open up during Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – Quiet highways during Covid-19 have led to a rise in average speeds, and two enforcement initiatives will be placing a greater focus on those who are too…