Today's Headlines

• UPDATE: NB COVID-Testing Policy for Truck Drivers

  Saturday February 27, 2021 | Border & Customs, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety

  The Government of New Brunswick has confirmed that it will not be enforcing COVID19 testing for truckers or local commuters for work on March 1, as was previously communicated.

• NB Rapid COVID-19 Test Pilot Project

  Friday February 26, 2021 | Border & Customs, COVID-19, Industry Image & PR, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

  A pilot project to provide rapid testing for asymptomatic people and truck drivers who go across the border to and from New Brunswick for work or essential purposes will start today in Hartland.

• Freight costs down, Surcharges Rise in DEC: CGFI

  Thursday February 25, 2021 | Business Conditions

  Canadian shippers paid marginally less for ground transportation in December, down 0.44% compared to November, according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI), reports Truck News.

• NATSO Opposes Competing Electric Vehicle Charging at Interstate Rest Stops

  Wednesday February 24, 2021 | Environment & Fuel, Infrastructure

  Truck stop operators and other businesses are opposing efforts to commercialize rest areas in the U.S., reports Today’s Trucking.