Bridgestone has unveiled three new Firestone-brand commercial truck tires for regional to long-haul use as part of the company’s commitment to supporting drivers and small fleet owners with innovative, fuel-saving designs, fuel-efficient tread patterns and other features key to those seeking a lower cost per mile. The three new tires coincide with the launch of […]
The Ontario Tories’ plan to introduce a provincial biodiesel mandate modelled around a largely failed federal program is ill-conceived and would likely be a waste of taxpayer resources, says the Ontario Trucking Association. In a letter sent to Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak, OTA president David Bradley strongly opposed a proposal unveiled last week by […]
The Toronto Board of Trade is recommending the city turn to four dedicated revenue tools — including a gas tax and a parking space levy — to pay for improvements aimed at relieving a gridlock problem it says is holding back the local economy. “We must act or fall behind,” said Carol Wilding, the president […]
Police divers have recovered the bodies of two people who were inside a transport truck that plunged into an icy river on Tuesday. The tractor-trailer plowed through a guardrail while heading eastbound on Highway 401 Tuesday, plunging into Nith River west of Cambridge, Ont., police say. The deceased have been identified as Anand Vora, 38 […]
Info as of March 5th, 2013 Driving schools that are no longer on the Ministry’s list of approved schools: A Plus Driving School 1349 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8K 1B6 905-526-8134 Ace College Driving School 105 University Avenue East, Unit 1, Waterloo ON N2J 2W1 519-885-2791 Ace College Driving School 165 Victoria Street South, […]
Info as of March 5th, 2013 : By taking an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education Course at a driving school, G1 licence holders may qualify for a four-month reduction in the 12-month minimum G1-licensing period as well as a potential reduction in insurance premiums. How do you choose a ministry-approved driver education course? Not all driving […]
In last month’s Speech from the Throne, the new government of Premier Kathlyn Wynne acknowledged the role that transportation infrastructure plays in the Ontario Economy. For those who are concerned about goods movement in particular it was heartening to hear the government’s commitment to “address the need for improvements to rural roads and bridges, suburban […]
Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister has announced final regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines. This is another step to align the environmental regulations with the United States. “With these tough new measures, GHG emissions from 2018 model-year heavy-duty vehicles will be reduced by up […]
The ongoing campaign by Ontario Trucking Association to put the brakes on the government’s proposed 70% increase in commercial vehicle licence fees is having an impact. Thanks to industry support, Round 1 of the campaign generated over 1,100 email messages to MPPs. The Ontario transportation minister was reviewing the situation. But now the Province has a new […]
The Immigrant Employment Council of BC has announced 11 projects, including one proposed by the BC Trucking Association (BCTA), to be funded under the $1.4 million Employer Innovation Fund (EIF) to assist employers, industry and business associations in developing initiatives and resources to integrate skilled immigrants into BC workplaces. BCTA has been awarded $196,000 to […]