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 […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that the 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook and Pictorial (OOSC), which goes into effect on April 1st, 2013, is now available. The OOSC, the only official reference book of its kind for law enforcement and the motor carrier industry, is a valuable tool designed to improve commercial […]
Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them – estimated at 25,000 by 2020 – could be costly to the Canadian […]
A Trucking Career Panel and Expo was held at triOS College in Brampton on February 12th. The panel discussion featured representatives of local transport companies like Kriska, SGT, TST Truckload Express and Don Anderson Haulage. Panelists discussed the state of the industry, hiring trends, salaries, benefits, signing bonuses and apprenticeships their companies offer. Brampton employers […]
The monthly meeting of Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) Toronto Chapter was held on February 13th. The evening was graciously hosted and sponsored by Abrams Towing. Abrams Towing Services Ltd. (Abrams Services) was incorporated in 1984 and has grown to become Ontario and Canada’s largest towing and recovery company and provider of motorist and […]
The Government of Canada has announced important safety regulations requiring new vehicles in Canada to include shoulder belts in the rear centre seat. “Ensuring the safety of Canadian families is very important to our government. That’s why our government is enhancing vehicle safety standards to better protect the travelling public,” said Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and […]
Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra has completed the entire buyout of its stake in US-based Navistar in two joint ventures – Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt Ltd (MNEPL). The deal has received regulatory approval in India and Mahindra has now taken complete ownership of operations and will continue to sell MNAL […]