The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, has announced that the Government of Canada has amended regulations to help the Province of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver bring further efficiency and stability to container trucking at Canada’s busiest port. Amendments to the Port Authorities Operations Regulations support new provincial legislation by requiring container trucking companies to have provincial licences to access Port Metro Vancouver. […]
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will begin issuing individual and fleet permits for the use of extended tractor b-train double trailer configurations commencing in January 2015. This is the latest announcement in what OTA president David Bradley, says is “an impressive list of positive decisions by transportation minister, Steven Del Duca, that will contribute to improved safety, […]
Volvo Trucks has opened its new North American Uptime Center, bringing together key resources to ensure that customers’ trucks keep moving. The 123,000 square-foot Uptime Center consolidates the people and systems needed to monitor and respond to vehicle issues in real time, help dealers troubleshoot difficult cases and find the necessary parts for repair. The […]
The Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Network (DNA) organized a panel discussion on October 23rd at the Capital Banquet Hall in Mississauga to discuss the role “new” Canadians/non-traditional domestic sources can play in solving the driver shortage problem and as an industry what needs to be done to embrace them. Moderated by Mike McCarron from Wheels Group […]
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units, reflecting the series’ reputation for reliability. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers. The warranties for the hybrid Vector 8500 and Vector 8600MT units now include […]
Ontario is introducing legislation that, if passed, would help keep the province’s roads among the safest in North America by reducing collisions, injuries and fatalities. If passed, the proposed legislation and supporting amendments to the Highway Traffic Act will make highways and roads safer by: Increasing fines for distracted driving from its current range of […]
Penske Truck Leasing is an Affiliate in the Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership. Created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the SmartWay program is administered by Natural Resources Canada. The United States EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 to help business improve the sustainability of their freight supply chains. NRCan introduced the program to Canada in 2012. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is […]
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding an announcement from Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, calling for mandatory entry level training for Class A truck drivers in the province. OTA was informed of the minister’s decision October 15th and in an article published in October 16th edition of Toronto Star, the minister is quoted as […]
Best practices followed by 10 of the leading workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry have been published by Trucking HR Canada – and all the details are now available for free. The first annual Drive for Excellence report is available for download through www.TruckingHR.com , profiling the businesses recognized through Top Fleet Employers 2014. Top Fleet […]
Kriska Holdings Limited (Kriska) is pleased to announce it has been selected as the 2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award winner in the large fleet category during a ceremony at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California. This award is given out on an annual basis based on the recipient’s safety and training programs, as […]
