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Coronavirus Chronicles: Nissan Varghese, truck driver

Nissan Varghese, a driver based in Prince Edward Island, has been following the Covid-19 news closely. “If this thing flies around, that is going to be scary,” Varghese said in…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Mohammed Asif, team driver

Team drivers Mohammad Asif and Mohammed Abdul Qadir are happy that they have been able to save about five hours on their trip to Texas from Toronto, but they are…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Ritch Thiessen, Erb Transport

Ritch Thiessen was hauling a load of kitty litter to Portland, Oregon as the satellite messages fed him with information on the border and customer requirements relating to Covid-19. The…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Rene Robert, Trappers Transport

Rene Robert, an owner-operator with Trappers Transport, was helping to stock plenty of shelves with fresh food. But things have changed when loads arrive. “Shippers don’t want us in their…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Keith McMurdo, Associated Grocers

Keith McMurdo has stocked plenty of store shelves over the years. He’s an owner-operator with Associated Grocers in Calgary, and specializes in supplying small and mid-sized grocery stores from Saskatchewan…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Lyoness Woodstock, Erb Transport

Erb Transport driver Lyoness Woodstock has seen a quick shift in attitudes about trucking as North America fights Covid-19. “Who would have ever thought of trucking in such an essential…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport

Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but the Covid-19 outbreak ended that demand a month early –…

TDG rules eased for shipping hand sanitizer

OTTAWA, Ont. – Companies producing emergency supplies of hand sanitizer will benefit from eased restrictions under Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. A temporary certificate issued by the…

One truck driver’s Covid-19 nightmare

TORONTO, Ont. – On April 25, professional driver Nicole Folz will take her first steps in 15 days outside a makeshift Covid-19 camp at an undisclosed airport hotel in Toronto,…

Trucking coalition calls for help with payroll taxes, meal deductions

TORONTO, Ont. – A coalition of associations representing fleets, owner-operators, unionized drivers and more is calling on Canada’s federal government to help truck drivers and trucking companies who are…

Covid-19 Operations: Ulch Trailer Sales

Ulch Trailer Sales Ltd. is focused on meeting our customers’ needs while maintaining the health and safety of our customers and employees. We are monitoring the current COVID-19 situation closely…

Covid-19 Operations: 401 Trucksource

A Message to Our Customers We are striving to continue to provide the same level of service to our customers, as we deal with this unprecedented COVID-19 situation. We are…

Guilbault driver honored for saving toddler

MONTREAL, Que. – About two years ago, Guilbault Group truck driver Gildor Fortier lived a day he will never forget. It was the morning of April 2, 2018, and the…

Service center hires doctor to help contain Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – In the fight against Covid-19, one Toronto service center has hired a physician to ensure the safety of its employees and customers. BDS Fleet Service, a…

CVSA cancels inspector championships

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has canceled the North American Inspectors Championships due to health concerns surrounding Covid-19. Next year’s championships are scheduled for Aug.