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Blue Water Bridge ends cash payments from U.S.-bound travelers

SARNIA, Ont. – Travelers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into the U.S., including truckers, will no longer be able to pay tolls in cash, effective 12:01 a.m. March 28. The…

Covid-19 Operations: TruckPro

As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that TruckPro will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle…

Covid-19 Operations: Traction

As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that Traction will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle…

Leaner, Cleaner

Day & Ross leverages three NRCan programs to reduce emissions, fuel bills On Day & Ross’ corporate website there is a section titled “Props from our peers”, where it…

Goodyear offering free DoT inspections

AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers in the U.S. are offering free DoT inspections for truckers as they continue to move commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic. Valued…

Truck World moves to Sept 24-26

TORONTO, Ont. – Truck World, the biennial trade show dedicated to Canada’s trucking industry, has been rescheduled to Sept. 24-26 amid the fight against Covid-19. Exhibitors were informed of…

McDonald’s offers curbside service to truckers amid Covid-19 restaurant restrictions

EDMONTON, Alta. – McDonald’s Canada is adding a new feature to its app to help commercial drivers get food and stay safe while keeping shelves stocked during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Essentials: #ThankATrucker

Essential. It’s the word people have come to use when describing truck drivers — the men and women who remain on the job during these days of Covid-19.

Owner-ops to be covered under personal travel health insurance policies

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) has confirmed owner-operators who hold travel health insurance policies on an individual basis will not lose coverage when entering…

U.S. issues new guidance on drug and alcohol testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its latest bid to ease the burden of truck drivers navigating through the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has…

Commercial ferry service maintained during Covid-19, with changes

VICTORIA, B.C. — Canada’s east- and west-coast ferry services, Marine Atlantic and BC Ferries respectively, are maintaining service during the Covid-19 outbreak, but with a few changes to operations.

Roadcheck blitz delayed, other inspections continue

GREENBELT, Md. – Roadcheck, the annual North American commercial vehicle inspection blitz, has been postponed until later this year. The event was originally set for May 5-7, but is…

Port of Vancouver keeps supply chain moving in fight against Covid-19

VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a near record year for cargo and passenger movement at the Port of Vancouver in 2019, and so far, Covid-19 has had an impact on…

Truckers facing challenging conditions on the road

TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers are being widely hailed as heroes in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, for keeping store shelves stocked and goods moving, but lack of access to…

‘Canadians are recognizing how important we are,’ truck driver says

TORONTO, Ont. — Susie Deridder began to notice a change in her loads as the stories of Covid-19 began to emerge. “I was hauling more food products as well, and…