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- [IRU Webinar: Inside the North American Trade Negotiations: Status Report](https://cantruck.ca/iru-webinar-inside-the-north-american-trade-negotiations-status-report/) - The IRU North American Transportation Forum (NATF) continues its webinar series on trade to keep industry leaders informed and prepared. On June 11, trade experts monitoring or participating in the CUSMA/TMEC/USMCA review will share insights on how the negotiations are progressing and when they could conclude, including: What changes could require legislative approval What, if
- [Jobs Minister Bolsters Battle Against Driver Inc-Related Labour Misclassification ](https://cantruck.ca/jobs-minister-bolsters-battle-against-driver-inc-related-labour-misclassification/) - In what can be described as the strongest language against Driver Inc from the government to date, Patty Hajdu, federal minister of Jobs and Families, unequivocally declared Ottawa continues to be committed to ending rampant labour misclassification in the Canadian trucking industry. Speaking to the board of the Canadian Trucking Alliance in Ottawa last week, the Thunder
- [CTA Calls on Transport Ministers to Crackdown on Driver Inc and Close Border Gaps Following Ont AG Report](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-on-transport-ministers-to-crackdown-on-driver-inc-and-close-border-gaps-following-ont-ag-report/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety to apply findings from a new Ontario Auditor General report to enact sweeping national safety reforms at their upcoming fall meetings. In a letter sent to the Council this week, CTA President and CEO Stephen Laskowski stated that
- [AMPS Grace Period Issued by the CBSA ](https://cantruck.ca/amps-grace-period-issued-by-the-cbsa/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to process delayed commercial messages due to a system update and IT system issues which began on April 19, 2026. The agency recognizes the challenges that carriers and trade chain partners have experienced in submitting commercial information since this time, and retroactive from April 19, 2026, and until
- [CTA Calls for Urgent Investment as Aging CBSA Systems Continue to Strain Supply Chains, Contribute to Inflation](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-for-urgent-investment-as-aging-cbsa-systems-continue-to-strain-supply-chains-contribute-to-inflation/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and its members are voicing their frustration with a supply chain stretched to its limit by the ongoing, systemic outages and delays caused by the outdated IT infrastructure of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Following weeks of recurring outages, the CTA is making it clear that while the industry
- [The Digital Blockade: Why Manitoba’s Prosperity Requires a Bold Investment in Our Borders](https://cantruck.ca/the-digital-blockade-why-manitobas-prosperity-requires-a-bold-investment-in-our-borders/) - This op-ed was published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 1, 2026 By Greg Arndt, Co-Owner of Jade Transport and Chair of the Canadian Trucking Alliance In the world of logistics, there is a saying: "You don't notice the infrastructure until it fails." For the thousands of Manitoba truck drivers who cross the 49th
- [Trucking Workforce Shrinks: THRC](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-workforce-shrinks-thrc/) - Canada’s trucking and logistics sector employed 13,400 fewer workers in March 2026 compared to March 2025 — a decrease of 1.8 percent, reports THRC. Employment of transport truck drivers fell by 7.3% in the same period, shedding 23,600 jobs. “These employment numbers are part of a trend of decreasing employment, especially for truck drivers, compared to the
- [Important Updated FMCSA Information on Preparing for the new Motus Registration System ](https://cantruck.ca/important-updated-fmcsa-information-on-preparing-for-the-new-motus-registration-system/) - On Tuesday April 28, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a bulletin reminding carriers of “Important Steps You Must Take to Prepare for FMCSA’s New Registration System”. Carriers who operate with a USDOT number and are registered with FMCSA would also have received this information directly via a letter issued by FMCSA. The
- [CBSA IT System Outages Continue to Disrupt Supply Chains, Add Costs as Agency Issues Update](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-it-system-outages-continue-to-disrupt-supply-chains-add-costs-as-agency-issues-update/) - Persistent IT system outages at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are continuing to disrupt Canada’s trade supply chain, with carriers and drivers reporting ongoing delays, added costs, and operational challenges. Over the past several days, system failures and delays in receiving critical messaging have compounded existing frustrations across the industry. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has been actively
- [EDITORIAL: From the Road We’ve Travelled to the Road Ahead: The Fight Against Driver Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-from-the-road-weve-travelled-to-the-road-ahead-the-fight-against-driver-inc/) - By Stephen Laskowski: There is a timeless axiom that states “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” For over a decade, as President of both the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), I have observed how both of our Boards
- [Federal Government Suspends Federal Fuel Excise Taxes](https://cantruck.ca/federal-government-suspends-federal-fuel-excise-taxes/) - The federal government today announced it has suspended federal excise taxes on fuel as of April 20, 2026. This will be a temporary suspension until September 7, 2026. “Fuel is the second leading cost for fleets after labour, and stability in fuel prices is a key tool in the fight against inflation and keeping costs
- [60 Minutes Report Affirms Long-Standing Warnings about 'Driver Inc' Crisis](https://cantruck.ca/60-minutes-report-affirms-long-standing-warnings-about-driver-inc-crisis/) - The recent 60 Minutes report on the U.S. trucking industry has brought international attention to a crisis CTA first brought to light over a decade ago – the proliferation of "chameleon carriers" and predatory business models. While the specific legal cases featured in the broadcast have yet to be decided by the courts, the issues
- [Canada’s Labour Ministers Agree to Deal with Driver Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/canadas-labour-ministers-agree-to-deal-with-driver-inc/) - The Government of Canada continues to act on promises made in Budget 2025 to tackle the Driver Inc. misclassification scheme in trucking. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour announced they have tasked officials to form a national, multi-level government working group to jointly develop a plan on addressing misclassification in the trucking industry, and to
- [CTA Launches Next Phase of "Stop Illegal Trucking" Campaign](https://cantruck.ca/cta-launches-next-phase-of-stop-illegal-trucking-campaign/) - Six months after launching a national outcry against rampant lawlessness in the trucking industry, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is back with a clear message for Ottawa: Promises don’t protect our roads – dedicated enforcement does. Six months ago, the CTA launched the first iteration of Stop Illegal Trucking to demand an end to "Driver Inc." –
- [L’ACC lance la nouvelle phase de la campagne « Halte au camionnage illégal »](https://cantruck.ca/lacc-lance-la-nouvelle-phase-de-la-campagne-halte-au-camionnage-illegal/) - Six mois après avoir lancé un cri d'alarme national contre l'anarchie grandissante dans l'industrie du camionnage, l'Alliance canadienne du camionnage (ACC) est de retour avec un message clair pour Ottawa : les promesses ne protègent pas nos routes — seule l'application rigoureuse de la loi le fait. Il y a six mois, l'ACC lançait la
- [CTA Raises Concern Over Proposed New Brunswick Toll Targeting Out-of-Province Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/cta-raises-concern-over-proposed-new-brunswick-toll-targeting-out-of-province-vehicles/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is expressing concern over the Government of New Brunswick’s proposal to introduce a toll by 2028 on out-of-province vehicles using the Aulac corridor – the only land connection between Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada. The proposed measure would apply exclusively to non-resident vehicles. According to legal analysis done
- [OTA Shares APTA Concerns Over NB Plan to Toll Out-Of-Province Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/ota-shares-apta-concerns-over-nb-plan-to-toll-out-of-province-trucks/) - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on the member jurisdictions of IRP and the premiers across Canada to oppose the province of New Brunswick’s move to implement a toll targeting out-of-province vehicles travelling through the Aulac corridor by 2028. New Brunswick estimates the proposed toll will raise approximately $10.4 million annually, with the revenue
- [CTA Calls on Canada Post to Commit to Supply Chain Integrity Following Standing Committee Testimony](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-on-canada-post-to-commit-to-supply-chain-integrity-following-standing-committee-testimony/) - Following today’s appearance by Canada Post officials before the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, to ensure the Crown corporation truly sets the gold standard for procurement and labour rights in the Canadian trucking industry, as
- [Driver Frustration Could Lead to Exists When Market Improves: CarriersEdge](https://cantruck.ca/driver-frustration-could-lead-to-exists-when-market-improves-carriersedge/) - Declining trust, dissatisfaction with pay structures, and rising stress suggest drivers might be preparing to leave the industry when the market improves, reports TruckNews.com. The publication reported on warnings by Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge, who pointed to shifting sentiment in Best Fleets to Drive For survey data during an education session in Charlotte, N.C.
- [Canadian Trucking Alliance Statement to Those Engaged in Road/Border Protests](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-trucking-alliance-statement-to-those-engaged-in-road-border-protests/) - The vast majority of the Canadian trucking industry is vaccinated with the overall industry vaccination rate among truck drivers closely mirroring that of the general public. Accordingly, most of our nation’s hard-working truck drivers are continuing to move cross-border and domestic freight to ensure our economy continues to function. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) does
- [The Human Cost of Driver Misclassification and Driver Inc: Article ](https://cantruck.ca/the-human-cost-of-driver-misclassification-and-driver-inc-article/) - Jim Park reports in Today’s Trucking how newcomers to Canada looking to take a “reliable pathway to the Canadian middle class” through the trucking industry are getting abused and taken advantage of by unscrupulous operators “getting rich on the backs of misclassified drivers.” These individuals are unable to avail themselves of the protections offered by
- [Freight Crime Evolving in the Age of AI ](https://cantruck.ca/freight-crime-evolving-in-the-age-of-ai/) - A lack of awareness continues to leave trucking companies vulnerable to cyber-enabled cargo crime, as fraudsters exploit gaps in knowledge, and leverage emerging technologies and tools based in AI, reports Trucknews.com . “Be informed. Educate yourself. Ignorance is the first opportunity for exploitation,” said Shawn Rasmor, principal product manager at Truckstop,com, during a National Motor
- [REMINDER:  CRA Compliance for the Trucking Industry Coming into Force](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-cra-compliance-for-the-trucking-industry-coming-into-force/) - Industry reminder: The CRA has lifted the moratorium on penalties for failing to report fees for services for the 2025 tax year and subsequent tax years. Businesses in this sector will now be assessed penalties if they fail to report payments for services exceeding $500 in a calendar year that are made to a Canadian-controlled private corporation in
- [Ministers with Transportation Portfolios Will Deal with Driver Inc. Across Canada](https://cantruck.ca/ministers-with-transportation-portfolios-will-deal-with-driver-inc-across-canada/) - Officials will also address multiple interprovincial trade barrier issues The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety (COMT) agreed at a meeting this week to action two items strongly championed by the Canadian Trucking Alliance The ministers agreed to act collaboratively to combat non-compliance with labour, tax and safety rules in the commercial
- [Immigration Must Remain a Viable Option for Trucking, But Safeguards Needed:  CTA ](https://cantruck.ca/immigration-must-remain-a-viable-option-for-trucking-but-safeguards-needed-cta/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) told Today’s Trucking that says immigration remains essential to the industry. Geoff Wood, CTA senior vice president of policy, said the TFWP will continue to have an important role and must remain a viable option to support the trucking industry. “Our position is that immigration remains essential to the trucking
- [Editorial: When it Comes to Emissions, Canada Can’t Afford to Go it Alone](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-when-it-comes-to-emissions-canada-cant-afford-to-go-it-alone/) - By James Manzies, Today's Trucking: The Trump administration has spiked the GHG Phase 3 rules, leaving Canada in a quandary about what to do next. In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the ‘Endangerment Finding,’ which underpinned emissions regulations targeting greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide. In doing so, poof, the GHG Phase 3 rules slated to
- [Reminder from FMCSA’s Office of Registration – Preparing for Motus](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-from-fmcsas-office-of-registration-preparing-for-motus/) - In a reminder email to industry today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking carriers to prepare for Motus: USDOT Registration System. The details of the email have be-recreated verbatim below. Registration Modernization Update Attention: If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number) and have not already done
- [CTA: Updated Q&A from CRA Following T4A Webinar](https://cantruck.ca/cta-updated-qa-from-cra-following-t4a-webinar/) - On January 28th, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) hosted a webinar for trucking industry participants and CTA members to learn about the upcoming reporting fees for service and T4A requirements. Under the RFS rules, businesses are required to report payments for services made to other businesses when those payments exceed $500 in a calendar year,
- [Canada Must Respond Strategically as EPA Moves to Eliminate Key GHG Emissions Regs](https://cantruck.ca/canada-must-respond-strategically-as-epa-moves-to-eliminate-key-ghg-emissions-regs/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is urging the Government of Canada to adopt a pragmatic and coordinated response following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding - the foundational authority for U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation under the Clean Air Act. Repealing the Endangerment Finding would effectively eliminate
- [Survey Confirms CTA Warnings About Driver Inc, Wage Theft and Dangerous Conditions in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/survey-confirms-cta-warnings-about-driver-inc-wage-theft-and-dangerous-conditions-in-trucking/) - A new driver survey highlighted in the Globe and Mail echoes the concerns The Canadian Trucking Alliance has repeatedly raised with governments and officials for a decade – that worker misclassification, labour abuse, wage theft and deteriorating safety conditions are systemic problems spreading throughout the trucking industry, that demand sustained enforcement and reform. According to the survey
- [CTA: Gordie Howe International Bridge Vital to Canadian & US Economies](https://cantruck.ca/cta-gordie-howe-international-bridge-vital-to-canadian-us-economies/) - The decision to construct the Gordie Howe International Bridge exemplifies how two long-standing allies and trading partners can work together toward shared economic benefits that strengthen both nations. As in any relationship, an agreeable path can take many directions. Both partners acknowledged the importance of a new bridge and its critical role in facilitating goods
- [CTA: Ottawa Signals Tougher Enforcement on Worker Misclassification](https://cantruck.ca/cta-ottawa-signals-tougher-enforcement-on-worker-misclassification/) - The federal government is tightening its enforcement approach to worker misclassification by introducing a new suite of changes that expand penalties, accelerate enforcement action, and increase public transparency around non-compliant employers. The measures, implemented under the Canada Labour Code and overseen by Minister Patty Hajdu, are aimed at strengthening compliance tools available to Employment and
- [Invitation to Participate – Transport Canada Study on Trucking Fleet Financing](https://cantruck.ca/invitation-to-participate-transport-canada-study-on-trucking-fleet-financing/) - Transport Canada has engaged the transportation consulting firm CPCS to conduct a national study on how trucking companies, fleet operators, and independent owner-operators finance their truck purchases. The study will help the Federal Government understand how to improve access to cost-effective financing for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The study focuses on differences in financing costs
- [Interprovincial Trucking Remains a Key Focus of First Minister’s Meeting](https://cantruck.ca/interprovincial-trucking-remains-a-key-focus-of-first-ministers-meeting/) - The First Ministers ended their meeting this week with a readout of some of the important issues discussed over the two days, including the ongoing tariff war and the upcoming CUSMA review, as well as their commitment to remove provincial red tape and grow interprovincial trade. The Memorandum of Understanding on Interprovincial Trucking was once again discussed. There
- [CBSA-SSC Roundtable on IT Outages Outlines Federal Commitment to Address Recurring Issues](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-ssc-roundtable-on-it-outages-outlines-federal-commitment-to-address-recurring-issues/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently participated in a multi-stakeholder roundtable hosted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC). The session provided industry partners with an overview of the ongoing IT outage challenges and the improvement plan proposed by the agencies, including next steps on how the federal government and
- [Behaviour Drives Truck Crash Risk: Report ](https://cantruck.ca/behaviour-drives-truck-crash-risk-report/) - Truck driver behaviour, specifically ‘near misses’, drives crash risk, not miles driven, according to a report by Motive 2026 AI Road Safety. As reported by Trucknews.com: Instead of relying on crashes and insurance claims as the primary safety metric, fleets will soon be increasingly relying on other metrics like near-collisions, fatigue, distraction and other behavior-based
- [EDITORIAL: Cracking Down on Lawlessness Must Remain Trucking’s Top Priority](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-cracking-down-on-lawlessness-must-remain-truckings-top-priority/) - By Greg Arndt, CTA chair As appeared in Trucknews.com: Last year ended positively for the Canadian trucking industry and for those fleets that follow the rules and subscribe to ethical and compliant business practices. Specifically, Ottawa made major announcements in the 2025 budget to crack down on the unscrupulous Driver Inc. practice, demonstrating its commitment
- [FMCSA offers Guidance to Industry on Motus Registration Modernization Update](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-offers-guidance-to-industry-on-motus-registration-modernization-update/) - In email messaging to industry this week the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has provided updates on it plans for its new registration system called Motus. The goal of the new system is to “simplify the registration process, streamline identification, improve the user experience, and incorporate enhanced verification tools”. In addition to streamlining
- [Removing the T4A Moratorium a Major Move Against Driver Inc: Law Firm](https://cantruck.ca/removing-the-t4a-moratorium-a-major-move-against-driver-inc-law-firm/) - The following is an article by MLT Aikins, a business and taxation law firm with offices in major cities across Canada: As of December 4, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has lifted the moratorium on penalties for businesses in the trucking industry that fail to report fees for services on T4A slips for the 2025 tax
- [Train-Truck Collision May Highlight Truck Parking Problem & Human Factor Issues: CTA ](https://cantruck.ca/train-truck-collision-may-highlight-truck-parking-problem-human-factor-issues-cta/) - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the CN Police Service are investigating a truck-train collision earlier this week in Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Que. Which involved two transport trucks. Sûreté du Québec (Provincial Police) said the collision happened at around 1:30 a.m. on Monday when a Via Rail passenger train collided with the trailers of two
- [NRCan to Close Intake of Stream 1 of Green Freight Program on February 6](https://cantruck.ca/nrcan-to-close-intake-of-stream-1-of-green-freight-program-on-february-6/) - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) would like to inform you that Stream 1 of the Green Freight Program will close its intake on February 6, 2026, or earlier if all available funding is fully allocated. This is a result of the significant demand and oversubscription the program has received from fleets across Canada. Applications may continue to be
- [CRA Webinar on Reporting Fees for Service Transactions in Trucking and T4A Requirements](https://cantruck.ca/cra-webinar-on-reporting-fees-for-service-transactions-in-trucking-and-t4a-requirements/) - On January 28th, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be hosting a webinar for trucking industry participants and CTA members to learn about the upcoming reporting fees for service and T4A requirements. Under the RFS rules, businesses are required to report payments for services made to other businesses when those payments exceed $500 in a
- [CTA: Update on CRA Compliance for the Trucking Industry](https://cantruck.ca/cta-update-on-cra-compliance-for-the-trucking-industry/) - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has started to release updated guidance on compliance requirements affecting the trucking industry, including changes to the reporting of fees paid for services under the Reporting Fees for Service (RFS) rules. These updates reflect the CRA’s renewed focus on ensuring fair and consistent tax compliance in the trucking sector. Under
- [Compliant Carriers ‘Can’t Survive’ Competing vs Fraud Trucking: Trucknews Poll ](https://cantruck.ca/compliant-carriers-cant-survive-competing-vs-fraud-trucking-trucknews-poll/) - Industry professionals say fraud seems to be everywhere in trucking — it is widely seen as systemic, normalized, and insufficiently enforced, according to respondent’s to Trucknews.com’s latest Pulse Reader Survey. About 76% said they are extremely concerned about fraudulent practices in the industry, while another 16% said they are moderately concerned. Just 2% indicated no
- [Happy Holidays and Upcoming New Year!](https://cantruck.ca/happy-holidays-and-upcoming-new-year/) - The staff at the Canadian Trucking Alliance would like to extend a very warm Merry Christmas, Best Holiday Wishes and Happy New Year to all our loyal members, the industry at-large and the travelling public we share the roadways with. We also want to thank all transportation workers across the country, and truck drivers in
- [U.S. Signals to Canadian Govt & Trucking Industry: Lawless Trucking in Canada Needs to be Addressed](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-signals-to-canadian-govt-trucking-industry-lawless-trucking-in-canada-needs-to-be-addressed/) - As the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) continues to examine Driver Inc, trucking regulatory and oversight bodies, including the U.S. Government, continue to notice the growing trend of Canadian fleet owners engaging in behaviour that jeopardizes highway safety and potential connections to illegal cross-border smuggling. Interviewed by La Presse, U.S. diplomats who have
- [CBSA - SSC Issue Report to Minister on IT Outages; Action Plan Introduced to Prevent Future Disruptions](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-ssc-issue-report-to-minister-on-it-outages-action-plan-introduced-to-prevent-future-disruptions/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) have provided the Minister of Public Safety with a report on the major IT outages that occurred between September 28 and October 5, 2025. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has urged the CBSA and the Government of Canada to release the report and action plan, and
- [T4A Enforcement Moratorium Lifted](https://cantruck.ca/t4a-enforcement-moratorium-lifted/) - It’s decision time for those who operate in the underground economy The Canadian Trucking Alliance is lauding the federal government’s swift decision to honour its promise in Budget 2025 to end the moratorium on T4As, ushering in a crucial era of tax compliance for the trucking industry. “Promises made; promises kept,” said CTA Chair Greg
- [CTA Welcomes Federal Enforcement Blitz to Crack Down on Driver Inc. Misclassification](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-federal-enforcement-blitz-to-crack-down-on-driver-inc-misclassification/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) applauds the Government of Canada’s newly announced enforcement blitz targeting worker misclassification in the federally regulated trucking sector. This decisive action is an important step toward ensuring fairness, safety, and long-term stability across Canada’s transportation industry. As the backbone of national trade, Canada’s trucking sector relies on a strong and
- [Ongoing System Outages Leave Trucking Sector Looking to Minister’s 30-Day Review for Answers](https://cantruck.ca/ongoing-system-outages-leave-trucking-sector-looking-to-ministers-30-day-review-for-answers/) - After a highly disruptive Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) system outage earlier this fall, which caused supply chain chaos across Canada, and the subsequent announcement of a 30-day review by Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, recurrent system outages have continued to persist and continued to cause supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, added costs, and other issues during an
- [Bloc Transport Critic Calls for More Testimony From The Victims of Trucking Lawlessness](https://cantruck.ca/bloc-transport-critic-calls-for-more-testimony-from-the-victims-of-trucking-lawlessness/) - The federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) has spent the fall looking into the lawlessness in trucking perpetrated by the Driver Inc model. The testimony to date has featured many different perspectives, including appearances by key ministers and government officials. However, the Bloc Québécois Transport Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval says the government needs to hear
- [Budget Vote Secures Path to Driver Inc Enforcement Through CRA & ESDC ](https://cantruck.ca/budget-vote-secures-path-to-driver-inc-enforcement-through-cra-esdc/) - The passing of the federal budget this week provided introduced measures to finally help end tax evasion and driver misclassification in the trucking sector, providing relief and hope for truck drivers and law-abiding businesses. “Budget 2025 makes firm commitments and will adopt the necessary strategies to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Canada
- [CTA Welcomes CRA Admission that Driver Inc Created Unfair Competition in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-cra-admission-that-driver-inc-created-unfair-competition-in-trucking/) - Secretary of State, Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, the Honourable Wayne Long, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) today and signaled to the trucking industry what it’s waited to hear for 10 years – that the tax code will no longer be a tool to create unfair market conditions
- [Federal Budget Major Step Forward but More Work Needs to Be Done by Provinces and Ottawa](https://cantruck.ca/federal-budget-major-step-forward-but-more-work-needs-to-be-done-by-provinces-and-ottawa/) - The 2025 Federal Budget laid down the groundwork for levelling the playing field for tax and labour noncompliance in trucking, but more still needs to be done by the provinces and the federal government to restore law and order to the sector. “Yesterday’s federal budget was a big step forward. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
- [Budget 2025 Establishes Path Toward Tax and Labour Compliance in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/budget-2025-establishes-path-toward-tax-and-labour-compliance-in-trucking/) - Since 2011, the trucking industry has operated under two divergent business models and distinct foundations for compliance – one is based on following the law and the other is bent on circumventing it. Today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance applauds a federal budget that sends a strong, unified message to the trucking industry – that these
- [Jobs Minister Announces More Measures to Crack Down on Driver Inc](https://cantruck.ca/jobs-minister-announces-more-measures-to-crack-down-on-driver-inc/) - Minister Hajdu doubles down on Govt T4A announcement with measures to fight trucking misclassification and labour abuse The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is welcoming new measures announced today by the Government of Canada to strengthen enforcement against noncompliance in the trucking industry, including steps to address worker misclassification and related labour violations. In addition to lifting the T4A moratorium on
- [Ottawa To lift T4A Moratorium in Major Step Towards Combating the Underground Economy in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/ottawa-to-lift-t4a-moratorium-in-major-step-towards-combating-the-underground-economy-in-trucking/) - A major step aimed at curbing the notorious Driver Inc. misclassification scheme fuelling the growth of the underground economy in the trucking sector was announced today by Minister of Finance and Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne. It was announced that Budget 2025 will provide $77 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, with ongoing funding of $19.2 million
- [CBSA-CBP Announce Second FAST Enrollment Event at Aldergrove Port of Entry](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-cbp-announce-second-fast-enrollment-event-at-aldergrove-port-of-entry/) - CBSA-CBP Announce Second FAST Enrollment Event at Aldergrove Port of Entry The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have jointly announced a second Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment event taking place from September 20-24 at the Aldergrove port of entry in British Columbia. Registrations will open this Friday for conditionally
- [Essential Workers Exempt from Tri-State Quarantine Rules; States Continue to Implement Face Mask Policies](https://cantruck.ca/essential-workers-exempt-from-tri-state-quarantine-rules-states-continue-to-implement-face-mask-policies/) - The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced new quarantine rules for all visitors travelling to the tri-state area from U.S. ‘hotspot’ locations, but essential workers, including truck drivers, are exempt, the Canadian Trucking Alliance reports. Travellers from hotspot locations such as Arizona and Florida are required to follow mandatory 14-day quarantine
- [COVID-19 Daily Bulletins: March 31](https://cantruck.ca/covid-19-daily-bulletins-march-31/) - Clarification of Ontario IFTA Filing Requirements During COVID-19 The Ontario Trucking Association received a response from the Ministry of Finance clarifying the requirements of paying fuel tax under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the impact of the relief measures announced by the Government of Ontario last week amid the COVID-19 crisis. “The five-month penalty-free and
- [New US Coalition Aims To Unlock Truck Parking Solutions](https://cantruck.ca/new-us-coalition-aims-to-unlock-truck-parking-solutions/) - A new survey finds that show most US states have truck parking shortages occurring at all times of the day on every day of the week and as a result, a new National Coalition on Truck Parking has been established to find solutions to the growing truck parking shortage. The announcement, reports Heavy Duty Trucking
- [Applications Open for Third Annual Top Fleet Employers Program](https://cantruck.ca/applications-open-for-third-annual-top-fleet-employers-program/) - Do you think you have one of the top workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry? It’s time to find out. Applications are now being accepted for Trucking HR Canada’s 3rd annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets with the top workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Online submissions will be accepted at www.truckinghr.com until 4 p.m.
- [CBSA Provides Additional Info on CARM Carrier Enrollment](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-provides-additional-info-on-carm-carrier-enrollment/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has provided an updated communique to the carrier community regarding enrollment in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management system (CARM), which provides additional details for both Canadian and non-resident carriers about registration, obtaining a business number, and other instructions required of entities that are conducting business with the CBSA.
- [THRC Honours Top Fleet Employers](https://cantruck.ca/thrc-honours-top-fleet-employers-2/) - Trucking HR Canada celebrated the country’s top employers in trucking and logistics at the annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) awards gala in Toronto. A total of 108 fleets earned TFE recognition, along with four Top Fleet awards and nine Achievements of Excellence. The annual TFE Awards Gala brings together the country’s top fleets, many of
- [House Committee Hearings Expose Driver Inc, Widespread Safety and Compliance Failures in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/house-committee-hearings-expose-driver-inc-widespread-safety-and-compliance-failures-in-trucking/) - The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) concluded its first week of hearings examining the detrimental impact of the Driver Inc. scheme on the trucking industry. Over two days, 10 industry witnesses testified to the committee how Driver Inc is the root cause of the rampant lawlessness destroying Canada’s trucking industry, abusing workers and engaging
- [CTA Welcomes the Bloc Quebecois Support for Ending Driver Inc](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-the-bloc-quebecois-support-for-ending-driver-inc/) - Xavier Barsalou-Duval, Critic for the Bloc Québécois on Transport, Infrastructure, Communities & the Monarchy, today provided his party’s vision for dealing with the crisis in the trucking industry known as Driver Inc. The Bloc’s plan outlined several key areas and recommendations that would assist in combatting unsafe trucking companies, unqualified commercial drivers and the out-of-control
- [AMPS Grace Period Extended by the CBSA](https://cantruck.ca/amps-grace-period-extended-by-the-cbsa/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced in a memo to stakeholders that due to the extended systems outage, the CBSA has implemented a grace period in relation to electronic transmission of commercial data between September 27 and October 14, 2025, and will not be issuing Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) for contraventions associated with
- [NRCan Conducting Study on Green Freight Program](https://cantruck.ca/nrcan-conducting-study-on-green-freight-program/) - Survey to be Completed by November 21, 2025 Natural Resources Canada is conducting an important study to assess (i) the extent to which fuel-saving retrofits have been adopted by Canadian medium- and heavy-duty on-road fleets and (ii) the extent that the Green Freight Program (GFP) has supported those investments. This study will help inform ongoing
- [CTA Launches Stop Illegal Trucking Campaign to End Industry Lawlessness](https://cantruck.ca/cta-launches-stop-illegal-trucking-campaign-to-end-industry-lawlessness/) - Fed up with rampant lawlessness throughout Canada’s trucking industry and years of disregard from Ottawa and many provinces, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has launched Stop Illegal Trucking – a national campaign to end the illicit schemes destroying Canada’s trucking industry, abusing workers and engaging in human trafficking, threatening the safety of the travelling public, and costing Canadians
- [Minister’s 30-Day Review Must Address Commercial IT Outage Issues](https://cantruck.ca/ministers-30-day-review-must-address-commercial-it-outage-issues/) - On the heels of the significant and highly disruptive Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT system outage last week, recent media reports have indicated that Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Gary Anandsangaree, has ordered the agency to produce a report within 30 days detailing the incident and corrective steps to prevent future occurrences. Although
- [CBSA Memo on Outages](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-memo-on-outages/) - The following is a memo sent by CBSA to the cross-border trade/transportation community: On Sunday, September 28, 2025, following a planned systems maintenance update, the CBSA hit a problem that shut down its primary border processing systems (ACROSS, Single Window, eManifest and Commercial Exports). While the problem has been resolved, the fall-out continues to impact
- [CBSA System Outage Continues to Cause Dismay, Supply Chain Chaos Across Canada](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-system-outage-continues-to-cause-dismay-supply-chain-chaos-across-canada/) - Despite reports from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the significant IT system outage causing severe backlogs for entry into Canada has been resolved, the movement of international commerce and our nation’s truck drivers continue to sit paralyzed at the northern border, leaving some stranded for days with little information or hope that this issue
- [Canada-US Supply Chain Being Halted Due to the Neglect of CBSA IT Systems](https://cantruck.ca/canada-us-supply-chain-being-halted-due-to-the-neglect-of-cbsa-it-systems/) - The cross-border supply chain continues to deal with numerous system outages related to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT systems processing trade data for the agency. The outages continue to increase significantly in frequency and duration and are highly disruptive to carriers and their customers during this sluggish freight economy, which cannot afford any delay costs.
- [EDITORIAL: Trucking Labour Crisis: Politics, Not AI, Shapes This Industry’s Future](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-trucking-labour-crisis-politics-not-ai-shapes-this-industrys-future/) - The following editorial by CTA president Stephen Laskowski was featured in The Future Economy The trucking industry isn’t going anywhere. It may evolve with technology—but until we reach the world of Star Trek, where freight is beamed from one city to the next, goods will continue to move by truck, train, boat, or plane. In
- [Federal Standing Committee to Put Driver Inc Under the Microscope](https://cantruck.ca/federal-standing-committee-to-put-driver-inc-under-the-microscope/) - The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) is launching a study next month on Driver Inc., including a series of meetings throughout the fall. The results of the study are expected to be published by the end of the year. The Committee announced this development at a recent meeting: Upon completion of its study
- [Ottawa Must Hold Public Hearings on Canada Post Expansion into Parcel Market: CTA](https://cantruck.ca/ottawa-must-hold-public-hearings-on-canada-post-expansion-into-parcel-market-cta/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is asking for clarification and transparency on federal Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Lightbound’s announcement to introduce measures designed to stabilize Canada Post’s finances and enable its modernization. The announcement follows a report earlier this year by the Industrial Inquiry Commission, which highlighted the state of the service and its solvency issues.
- [EDITORIAL: Fatal Florida Trucking Crash Involving 'Illegal' Driver a Warning for Canada](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-fatal-florida-trucking-crash-involving-illegal-driver-a-warning-for-canada/) - The following are selected passages from an article in Law360 Canada, by Sergio R. Karas. On Aug. 12, 2025, a tragedy on a Florida highway shook both the trucking industry and immigration policy in North America.During the investigation, it was found that he had entered the United States illegally in 2018 and had no valid status in the
- [MTA, CTA Support Campaign to Shines Light on Labour Trafficking in Canadian Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/mta-cta-support-campaign-to-shines-light-on-labour-trafficking-in-canadian-trucking/) - The Joy Smith Foundation, Canada’s leading authority on the prevention and intervention of human trafficking, has launched a new awareness campaign this week to coincide with National Trucking Week to address the hidden issue of labour trafficking in the Canadian trucking industry. With the support of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), the Canadian Trucking Alliance
- [ESDC Sends Message to Industry - Driver Inc. Misclassification Illegal and has Consequences](https://cantruck.ca/esdc-sends-message-to-industry-driver-inc-misclassification-illegal-and-has-consequences/) - As Canada celebrates National Trucking Week, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is taking the opportunity to deliver a serious message to employers in the trucking industry: misclassifying workers under the Driver Inc. model is illegal – and there will be consequences. In a newly released video titled “Misclassification is Illegal”, ESDC’s Labour Program outlines the
- [Manitoba Driver Named National Driver of the Year](https://cantruck.ca/manitoba-driver-named-national-driver-of-the-year/) - The top professional truck driver in Canada for 2025 is a livestock hauler, Mario Bulacso of Steinbach, Man. Mario, who drives for HyLife, was named the 2025 Canadian Trucking Alliance/Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year during National Trucking Week (Sept 7-13) – an annual event to celebrate the many contributions of Canada’s dedicated
- [CTA Calls for Federal Action to Boost Trucking Safety, Compliance in 2025 Budget](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-for-federal-action-to-boost-trucking-safety-compliance-in-2025-budget/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to call for federal action to support the trucking sector as part of its 2025 pre-budget submission, emphasizing the need for stronger oversight, improved safety standards, and measures to protect compliant carriers from unfair competition. Among its key recommendations, the CTA is urging the federal government to implement a
- [PM Announcement Warns that Rapid Change is Needed, but Will the Trucking Industry Get Change it Needs?](https://cantruck.ca/pm-announcement-warns-that-rapid-change-is-needed-but-will-the-trucking-industry-get-change-it-needs/) - The Prime Minister of Canada today informed Canadians we must be ready for a rapidly changing future – one that will disrupt our businesses and has already significantly curbed investment. In response to these economic storm clouds, the Prime Minister announced new measures he says will protect our nation while building and transforming strategic industries
- [CTA Provides Regulatory Feedback Regarding Potential Regulations to the Free Trade & Labour Mobility in Canada Act](https://cantruck.ca/cta-provides-regulatory-feedback-regarding-potential-regulations-to-the-free-trade-labour-mobility-in-canada-act/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), responding to a recent regulatory posting looking for stakeholder comment, has asked the Government of Canada to not include Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations as well as Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Certificate Regulations Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act. “CTA sees zero benefit of such a
- [Get Ready for National Trucking Week 2025!](https://cantruck.ca/get-ready-for-national-trucking-week-2025/) - Throughout decades, professional truck drivers haven’t stopped delivering for Canadians. They’re the unsung heroes of Canada’s economy and while they should be celebrated all year-round, let’s make sure we take some time during National Trucking Week (Sept. 7-13) to show these hard-working men and women the respect and recognition they deserve for being the backbone of
- [CTA Demands Federal Crackdown on Labour Abuse and Tax Evasion in 2025 Pre-Budget Submission](https://cantruck.ca/cta-demands-federal-crackdown-on-labour-abuse-and-tax-evasion-in-2025-pre-budget-submission/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to call on the federal government to take decisive action against growing lawlessness in the trucking industry. In its 2025 pre-budget submission, the Alliance is urging Ottawa to confront rampant labour violations, tax evasion, and regulatory gaps that are driving compliant carriers out of business and undermining Canada’s supply
- [CTA Urges Permanent Full Expensing to Maintain Industry Competitiveness](https://cantruck.ca/cta-urges-permanent-full-expensing-to-maintain-industry-competitiveness/) - In its pre-budget submission, the Canadian Trucking Alliance called on the Government of Canada to implement a permanent full expensing policy for capital investments, a crucial move to safeguard the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s trucking and logistics industry. The appeal follows the recent passage of legislation in the U.S. enshrining 100-percent bonus depreciation for qualifying assets,
- [CBC Report Underscores Urgent Need to Address Trucking’s Underground Economy and Rampant Tax & Labour Abuse](https://cantruck.ca/cbc-report-underscores-urgent-need-to-address-truckings-underground-economy-and-rampant-tax-labour-abuse/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) welcomes a recent CBC News investigation that is helping to bring national attention to Driver Inc – the rampant labour and tax abuse scheme plaguing the trucking industry. The CBC report reinforces what the trucking industry has been warning about for a decade – that Driver Inc. is a systemic and sophisticated
- [CTA Statement: Commercial Truck Driver Training and Safety Oversight of Trucking Companies & Issuance of VISAs](https://cantruck.ca/cta-statement-commercial-truck-driver-training-and-safety-oversight-of-trucking-companies-issuance-of-visas/) - A fatal truck collision in Florida this week has sparked several statements from U.S. officials who raised serious concerns over the integrity of the commercial driver licensing system (CDL) in the U.S. and immigration policies impacting the trucking industry. US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy reiterated calls for immediate action to correct the situation. Preliminary investigations by
- [CBP Issues Guidance for Carriers Transporting International Mail Shipments](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-issues-guidance-for-carriers-transporting-international-mail-shipments/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued additional guidance related to international mail shipments being transported into the country after the U.S. government announced earlier this summer that they would be suspending duty-free De Minimis treatment for all countries: CBP has provided a guidance document and worksheet (see below) that provide detailed instructions for transportation carriers and qualified parties on
- [CTA Calls for Urgent Action in 2025 Pre-Budget Submission](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-for-urgent-action-in-2025-pre-budget-submission/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), representing over 5,000 member companies across the country, has submitted its 2025 pre-budget recommendations to the federal government, urging immediate action to strengthen Canada’s economy, supply chain, and trucking industry. With systemic issues like tax non-compliance, road safety, and unfair competition threatening the trucking sector, CTA's submission outlines key policy
- [CTA Lauds Canadian Association Chiefs of Police Call for Modernization of Border Enforcement](https://cantruck.ca/cta-lauds-canadian-association-chiefs-of-police-call-for-modernization-of-border-enforcement/) - The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) agrees with the trucking industry that much more needs to be done by the enforcement community to improve security at the northern border. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has been calling for increased vigilance and improved strategies to bring law and order to the trucking industry, including
- [CCMTA Announces Steps to Restore Safety Confidence, Law and Order in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/ccmta-announces-steps-to-restore-safety-confidence-law-and-order-in-trucking/) - A delegation of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) in July asked the Deputy Ministers of Transportation and their collective officials from across Canada to begin a dramatic uptick in enforcement on Driver Inc. carriers of all their illegal practices like misclassification, tax evasion and, most importantly for transportation safety leaders, a complete disregard for public safety. This week, CCMTA
- [Transport Canada, AB, BC, MB, SK & YK Continue HoS Relief Options for Wildfire Response Efforts – ON Also signs on](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-ab-bc-mb-sk-yk-continue-hos-relief-options-for-wildfire-response-efforts-on-also-signs-on/) - Transport Canada, the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory have renewed an optional hours-of-service exemption for extra-provincial truck undertakings to assist in the emergency response to wildfires. The province of Ontario has also signed on to the exemption. The purpose of this exemption is to support efforts by extra-provincial motor carrier undertakings
- [OTA: Expand Operation Deterrence as President Trump Raises Tariffs Again](https://cantruck.ca/ota-expand-operation-deterrence-as-president-trump-raises-tariffs-again/) - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on Premier Ford and his cabinet to increase resources to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other agencies to expand enforcement efforts through Operation Deterrence. OTA’s call comes in response to US President Trump’s announcement to increase tariffs to 35 percent on non-CUSMA qualifying goods due to ongoing concerns over drug trafficking and
- [CTA: Trucking Industry Can Help End the Trade War As U.S. Demands for Increased Border Security Continue](https://cantruck.ca/cta-trucking-industry-can-help-end-the-trade-war-as-u-s-demands-for-increased-border-security-continue/) - The world’s largest trading relationship remains in turmoil as President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to raise tariffs to 35 percent on non-CUSMA qualifying goods. Most Canada-US trade is moved back and forth across the border by truck. As cited by the President through the EO, and based on comments from a senior U.S. official, the primary reason
- [The Next Test for Ottawa: How to Respond to GHG Rules Being Rolled Back by the U.S. EPA](https://cantruck.ca/the-next-test-for-ottawa-how-to-respond-to-ghg-rules-being-rolled-back-by-the-u-s-epa/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has spent a great deal of effort to inform the Government of Canada the realities of the Canadian supply chain and the service requirements of the Canadian trucking industry are not currently compatible with electric truck and zero-emission vehicle mandates. A white paper completed by the environmental group Pollution Probe, which
- [Trucks for Change Plays Key Role in National Effort to Feed Children Over the Summer](https://cantruck.ca/trucks-for-change-plays-key-role-in-national-effort-to-feed-children-over-the-summer/) - Trucks for Change Network (T4C) has officially wrapped up a two-month, cross-country initiative to ensure children facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals this summer. Thirty-one community-minded fleets, united under the Trucks for Change Network umbrella, delivered 101,640 food packs to 73 food banks across the country for Food Banks Canada’s #AfterTheBell program. T4C’s
- [U.S. CBP User Fees to Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2026](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-cbp-user-fees-to-be-adjusted-for-inflation-in-fiscal-year-2026/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a Federal Register notice announcing that it is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Based on the notice, the 2026 adjusted Commercial Truck Arrival Fee will be $7.35 (currently $7.20) and the 2026 adjusted
- [Budget Required to Stabilize, Restore Confidence and Reliability to CBSA IT Systems](https://cantruck.ca/budget-required-to-stabilize-restore-confidence-and-reliability-to-cbsa-it-systems/) - Canadian political leaders have been seized with the U.S. Government on tariffs and how to keep our economy and international supply chains thriving, but the Canadian Trucking Alliance says this week’s prolonged and damaging Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT infrastructure outage clearly illustrates that attention and investment is required to improve and stabilize the
- [CTA Political Action Toolkit To Engage Decision Makers](https://cantruck.ca/cta-political-action-toolkit-to-engage-decision-makers/) - As part of the latest campaign to urge the federal government to combat Driver Inc and end the underground economy in trucking, CTA member carriers asked staff to prepare supporting material to assist and guide carriers in engaging their political representatives on the issue. CTA has prepared the attached political action toolkit on Driver Inc,
- [Restoring Order and Human Rights to Trucking and Immigration Will Help Improve Economy: CTA to PM and Premiers](https://cantruck.ca/restoring-order-and-human-rights-to-trucking-and-immigration-will-help-improve-economy-cta-to-pm-and-premiers/) - Following a meeting this week between the prime minister and premiers to discuss Canada’s economic future, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is encouraging provincial and federal leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to get the Canadian economy moving while putting aside regional and national politics for the betterment of Canadians. CTA specifically cited immigration
- [Provincial Trade Barriers & Infrastructure Priorities Reports](https://cantruck.ca/provincial-trade-barriers-infrastructure-priorities-reports/) - Interprovincial trade barriers reports: CTA_Interprovincial Trade Barriers in Trucking_R2Download FR__Interprovincial_Trade_Barriers_in_Trucking__2_Download Infrastructure Priorities by province CTA -Infrastructure Priorities_ENDownload CTA -Infrastructure priorities-FRDownload
- [Industry-Govt Meeting by Transport Canada Shows Leadership in Resolving Trucking Trade Barriers and Productivity Issues](https://cantruck.ca/industry-govt-meeting-by-transport-canada-shows-leadership-in-resolving-trucking-trade-barriers-and-productivity-issues/) - Transport Canada delivered on the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s (CTA) urging for federal leadership on resolving productivity and competitiveness issues within the trucking industry. This week, Transport Canada held a meeting of trucking industry leaders as well as every deputy minister of transportation from the provinces and territories to discuss the issues most concerning to fleet operators. “This
- [Transport Canada, AB, BC, MB, SK & YK Continue HoS Relief Options for Wildfire Response Efforts ](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-ab-bc-mb-sk-yk-continue-hos-relief-options-for-wildfire-response-efforts/) - Transport Canada, the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory have renewed an optional hours of service exemption for extra-provincial truck undertakings to assist in the emergency response to wildfires. Termed, the “Targeted Transport Exemption to Support the Emergency Response to Wildfires in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Yukon.”, the
- [Non-Compliance with English Language Proficiency Regulation Takes Effect as an Out-of-Service Driver Violation](https://cantruck.ca/non-compliance-with-english-language-proficiency-regulation-takes-effect-as-an-out-of-service-driver-violation/) - Effective today, non-compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 391.11(b)(2) is now a driver out-of-service violation, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, which are the criteria that commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel utilize to identify violations during an inspection that prohibit a driver from operating a
- [Driver Inc Background Database](https://cantruck.ca/driver-inc-background-database/) - CTA Letter Campaigns/Industry awareness material https://endtaxandlabourabuse.ca http://www.stopdriverinc.ca Media Exposes https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/12/12/inside-brampton-truckers-fight-against-a-billion-dollar-scam.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=billiondollarscam https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-brampton-young-newcomer-workers-stand-labour-rights/?cmpid=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/truckers-brampton-rally-wage-theft-1.7330833 Truck News: https://www.trucknews.com/human-resources/truck-drivers-describe-lmia-exploitation-abuse/1003188998/ Truck News: https://www.trucknews.com/human-resources/unpaid-truck-drivers-urge-federal-lawmakers-to-reform-industry/1003189454/ TN: https://www.trucknews.com/blogs/driver-inc-is-bad-news-for-just-about-everyone/ TN: https://www.trucknews.com/blogs/driver-inc-truckers-cant-have-their-cake-and-eat-it-too/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-the-taxmans-project-on-incorporated-employees-is-in-full-swing/?utm_source=PaidSocial&utm_medium=FacebookAd&utm_campaign=traffic_mkt&utm_id=1&utm_term=Feb&utm_content=keywee-loyaltyscore&kwp_0=2350402&kwp_4=6599767&kwp_1=2818913&fbclid=IwAR210U23xuxsGBcylyTuT10g9Dqmpr0zACZZsDF5KQj8iZaYIf9PGszE3o4_aem_AUM7oEnnviKQnol8-AhquvrrfOfpn5Scbm9CTn7HI8VvAtwTcmbiaWyfdOpKU0-yKYftXNA8ad_WL4mhMb1gzasJ&campaign_id=120208427480820700&ad_id=120208427486980700&mibextid=CTbP7E Federal CTA activity
- [Survey:  Some Concern Over US EN Language Proficiency Rules as Out-of-Service Begins Next Week](https://cantruck.ca/survey-some-concern-over-us-en-language-proficiency-rules-as-out-of-service-begins-next-week/) - One-in-five trucking companies indicated some of their drivers might struggle to comply with English language proficiency (ELP) requirements in the US, according to about 100 carriers who responded to Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) survey since May. An average of 15 percent of the combined fleet of surveyed indicated drivers could negatively affected by the change
- [Trucking Companies that Want to Nation-Build Must be Compliant and Obey Laws: CTA to Senate](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-companies-that-want-to-nation-build-must-be-compliant-and-obey-laws-cta-to-senate/) - Fair competition, safety, compliance, and law and order are critical components of Canada’s trucking industry that must be strengthened, Geoff Wood, Sr Vice President, Policy of Canadian Trucking Alliance, told the Canadian Senate Committee of the Whole this week. Representing one of the very few industry associations invited to discuss Bill C5 - An Act to enact
- [Reminder: Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements for Trucks  – Enforcement Delayed to Aug 1](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-manitoba-moving-forward-with-nsc-marking-requirements-on-trucks-effective-july-1-3/) - Following up on previous articles carriers are reminded that the province of Manitoba is confirming their new requirement for trucks to display their National Safety Code (NSC#) number will apply to out of province trucks that operate into and through Manitoba. Out-of-province carriers are not exempt from this requirement when travelling in Manitoba. Out-of-province carriers are required
- [Green Freight Program Announces Changes Coming Sept 12](https://cantruck.ca/green-freight-program-announces-changes-coming-sept-12/) - To keep up with current market pricing and industry needs, the Green Freight Program, administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is implementing changes to Stream 1 of their program based on an annual strategic review. NRCan states that these changes will take effect on September 12, 2025 and will help the Program remain fiscally responsible.
- [Bring Back Law & Order to Trucking: CTA to CCMTA](https://cantruck.ca/bring-back-law-order-to-trucking-cta-to-ccmta/) - Asked to address the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) at its board meeting in Regina, CTA’s message was direct – law abiding trucking companies are fed up with the rampant underground economy and policy makers must restore order to the trucking industry immediately. “We appreciate all the work being done to date to
- [Editorial: Unified Political Fortitude Needed to push through Trade Barrier Noise ](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-unified-political-fortitude-needed-to-push-through-trade-barrier-noise/) - The following column was published in the Hill Times on June 8 By Stephen Laskowski The Canadian trucking industry has been familiar with issues and challenges related to removing internal trade barriers long before it became a household term in Ottawa and popularized by media as a potential counterweight to U.S. tariffs and strategy to boost
- [CTA Hopeful One Canadian Economy Bill Will Help Rebuild, Boost Supply Chain](https://cantruck.ca/cta-hopeful-one-canadian-economy-bill-will-help-rebuild-boost-supply-chain/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is encouraged that Prime Minister Carney appears to be acting on promises to immediately tackle the economic challenges facing Canada. Last week, Dominic LeBlanc – president of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy – introduced new legislation designed to remove federal
- [EDITORIAL: The Hidden Threat to Canada’s Internal Trade Agenda: Regulatory Apathy and Double Standards](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-the-hidden-threat-to-canadas-internal-trade-agenda-regulatory-apathy-and-double-standards/) - By Stephen Laskowski As Canada continues to champion freer internal trade, one would expect the trucking sector – the pulse of our economy’s circulatory system – to be a model of regulatory fairness and efficiency; ready to help propel Canadian businesses to the next level. Sadly, this is not the case; but rather, a growing
- [CTA Sends Condolences to Family of Marc Garneau: RIP ](https://cantruck.ca/cta-sends-condolences-to-family-of-marc-garneau-rip/) - Marc Garneau, the first Canadian astronaut to travel to space — who later served in parliament as a cabinet minister, including the Minister of Transport between 2015-2021 – passed away. He was 76. “Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity and grace that defined his life,” his wife Pam Garneau wrote in a
- [Enforcement Blitzes Unveil Non-Compliance ‘Insanity’ Facing Trucking Industry](https://cantruck.ca/enforcement-blitzes-unveil-non-compliance-insanity-facing-trucking-industry/) - Recent ESDC blitzes continue to expose the harsh reality that many segments of the trucking industry are out-of-control when it comes to labour and tax compliance and obeying other rules. “This comes as no surprise to those of us who have fought tooth and nail to run compliant operations and survive for the past decade; nor to the many political officials
- [Government of Canada Introduces Bill to Strengthen Border Security](https://cantruck.ca/government-of-canada-introduces-bill-to-strengthen-border-security/) - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has introduced a bill named the Strong Borders Act, which looks to build upon the previous commitments of the federal government and act swiftly to strengthen laws, keep Canadians safe and continue to address concerns around border security, illicit drugs and criminal networks within our cross-border supply chains. The focus of the bill is
- [ON's Operation Deterrence Data Exposes Safety-Security Violators in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/ons-operation-deterrence-data-exposes-safety-security-violators-in-trucking/) - New data from Ontario’s Operation Deterrence has shown to be a success in identifying and combatting non-compliance in trucking, but also exposes the growing safety and security concerns the Ontario Trucking Association has warned about for a decade. The initiative came after the Ontario Trucking Association called on the province to increase border security and target illegal activities from
- [First Ministers Commit to Expanded Trucking Pilot to Remove Internal Trade Barriers](https://cantruck.ca/first-ministers-commit-to-expanded-trucking-pilot-to-remove-internal-trade-barriers/) - At meetings in Saskatoon, the First Ministers announced an agreement to implement an efficient and effective strategy to coordinate major nation building projects, while directing ministers of Transport across the country to cooperate in rapidly expanding the trucking pilot announced in 2024, with the goal of removing many internal trade barriers within the domestic trucking supply chain.
- [Transport Canada and Alberta Introduce HoS Relief for Wildfire Response Efforts ](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-and-alberta-introduce-hos-relief-for-wildfire-response-efforts/) - Transport Canada, and the Province of Alberta have made available an optional hours of service exemption for extra-provincial truck undertakings to assist in the emergency response to wildfires. This is in addition to efforts addressed for British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba late last week. Termed, the “Targeted Transport Exemption to Support the Emergency Response to Wildfires
- [Transport Canada, MB, SK & BC Introduce HoS Relief for Wildfire Response Efforts ](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-mb-sk-bc-introduce-hos-relief-for-wildfire-response-efforts/) - Transport Canada, the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have made available an optional hours of service exemption for extra-provincial truck undertakings to assist in the emergency response to wildfires. Termed, the “Targeted Transport Exemption to Support the Emergency Response to Wildfires in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.”, the exemption applies to extra-provincial motor
- [Star Article Highlights Govt Data Showing Labour Abuse Crisis in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/star-article-highlights-govt-data-showing-labour-abuse-crisis-in-trucking/) - The number of temporary foreign workers applying for open work permits to escape abusive employers has jumped more than 800 per cent year-over-year, according to a Toronto Star article published this week. Based onrecords published byImmigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Star found that open work permits for vulnerable workers in Ontario soared to 435 in the first
- [IRU Webinar - What You Need to Know: English Rules for Truck Drivers in the US](https://cantruck.ca/iru-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-english-rules-for-truck-drivers-in-the-us/) - The International Road Transport Union (IRU), in partnership with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (CANACAR) in Mexico, is hosting an informative webinar on the US Department of Transportation’s new guidance on English language comprehension rules for all commercial drivers. Details: Online webinar, Monday 23 June 2025:
- [Speech from the Throne Echoes Prime Minister’s Mandate and Priorities](https://cantruck.ca/speech-from-the-throne-echoes-prime-ministers-mandate-and-priorities/) - Yesterday’s Speech from the Throne, delivered by King Charles III, emphasized many of the priorities previously outlined by Prime Minister Carney in his mandate letter to cabinet. Key messages from speech which related to the trucking industry focused on the need to develop new economic and security relations with the United States; removing federal barriers to internal trade and
- [CTA Hopeful PM’s Mandate Aligned with Trucking Industry](https://cantruck.ca/cta-hopeful-pms-mandate-aligned-with-trucking-industry/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance looks forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet on several government priorities the PM outlined in his mandate letter this week. In a letter to Carney, CTA wrote that many of the PM’s goals are aligned with the trucking industry, including the need to remove interprovincial trade
- [Le secrétaire aux Transports des États-Unis réagit au décret présidentiel sur la maîtrise de l'anglais et le camionnage](https://cantruck.ca/us-secretary-of-transport-responds-to-presidents-executive-order-on-english-proficiency-and-trucking/) - Le secrétaire du département américain des Transports (USDOT), Sean P. Duffy, a signé mardi un décret annonçant de nouvelles lignes directrices concernant l'application de la maîtrise de la langue anglaise pour les conducteurs de camions commerciaux qui conduisent aux États-Unis. Selon ces nouvelles directives, les conducteurs de véhicules commerciaux qui ne respectent pas les exigences
- [US Secretary of Transport Responds to President’s Executive Order on English Proficiency and Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/us-secretary-of-transport-responds-to-presidents-executive-order-on-english-proficiency-and-trucking/) - U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed an order this week announcing new guidelines regarding enforcement of English language proficiency for commercial truck operators when operating in the United States. Under the new guidance, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who fail to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) longstanding English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be issued
- [New Canada Post Needs to Eliminate Misclassified and Forced Labour From Contracts: CTA](https://cantruck.ca/new-canada-post-needs-to-eliminate-misclassified-and-forced-labour-from-contracts-cta/) - As another nation-wide strike at Canada Post looms, a report last week by the Industrial Inquiry Commissioner highlighted the state of the service and the need for Ottawa to consult with the private sector. There are many recommendations by both union and management in the report to correct longstanding issues. Both sides emphasized greater expansion
- [Tariffs Trigger Pre-buy; Steep Freight Decline Incoming: Report ](https://cantruck.ca/tariffs-trigger-pre-buy-steep-freight-decline-incoming-report/) - Tariff uncertainty are prompting businesses to make short-term decisions, which analysts warn could hinder sustained economic growth, reports CCJ magazine. Analysts warn the whiplash from the Trump administration’s “back-and-forth” tariff policy is causing businesses to make significant responses to the environment with short-term decisions, losing out on long-term growth. “We’re kind of in this fog of
- [CBSA Reminds Importers and Trade Partners About End of CARM RPP Transition Period on May 20](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-reminds-importers-and-trade-partners-about-end-of-carm-rpp-transition-period-on-may-20/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has sent a reminder to all trade chain members about the end of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) transition period for importers obtaining Release Prior to Payment (RPP) which ends on May 20, 2025. Further details of the release are available here. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has continued
- [CTA Ready to Work with New Ministers to Rid Trucking of Trade Barriers, Tariffs and Underground Economy](https://cantruck.ca/cta-ready-to-work-with-new-ministers-to-rid-trucking-of-trade-barriers-tariffs-and-underground-economy/) - (The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is welcoming Prime Minister Carney’s new cabinet ministers, who will be tasked with working with a trucking sector that continues to struggle with systemic internal trade barriers and the economic blowback from a tariff war with our largest trading partner; as well as a regulatory environment that has been a
- [Reminder: Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks Effective July 1](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-manitoba-moving-forward-with-nsc-marking-requirements-on-trucks-effective-july-1-2/) - Following up on previous articles carriers are reminded that the province of Manitoba is confirming their new requirement for trucks to display their National Safety Code (NSC#) number will apply to out of province trucks that operate into and through Manitoba. Out-of-province carriers are not exempt from this requirement when travelling in Manitoba. Out-of-province carriers are required
- [Reminder: Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks Effective July 1](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-manitoba-moving-forward-with-nsc-marking-requirements-on-trucks-effective-july-1/) - Following up on an articled posted earlier in March carriers are reminded that the province of Manitoba is confirming their new requirement for trucks to display their National Safety Code (NSC#) number will apply to out of province trucks that operate into and through Manitoba. Out-of-province carriers are not exempt from this requirement when travelling in Manitoba.
- [Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks Effective July 1](https://cantruck.ca/manitoba-moving-forward-with-nsc-marking-requirements-on-trucks-effective-july-1/) - In a letter received by the Manitoba Trucking Association yesterday and shared with the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the province of Manitoba is confirming their new requirement for trucks to display their National Safety Code (NSC#) number will apply to out of province trucks that operate into and through Manitoba. The Letter also goes on to
- [Top Fleet Employers Lead in Showcasing Trucking as a Great Place to Work  ](https://cantruck.ca/top-fleet-employers-lead-in-showcasing-trucking-as-a-great-place-to-work/) - Trucking HR Canada has been working with Top Fleet Employers over the past year to build a photo library depicting workers in their workplaces, engaged in their real everyday activities supporting Canada’s supply chain. “The research shows that realism is crucial,” says Rebecka Freels, THRC’s Director, Communications and Marketing. “Our goal is to replace tired
- [CTA Writes Carney About Fixing Rampant Underground Economy and other Trucking Issues](https://cantruck.ca/cta-writes-carney-about-fixing-rampant-underground-economy-and-other-trucking-issues/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance formally congratulated Mark Carney on being elected the 24th Prime Minister of Canada, while also urging him to implement reforms to boost Canadian productivity and strongly consider the longstanding core issues and concerns of compliant, responsible Canadian trucking businesses when selecting his cabinet. In its first letter to the new Prime
- [CTA Responds to Proposed Immigration Reforms](https://cantruck.ca/cta-responds-to-proposed-immigration-reforms/) - At his first post-election press conference, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government’s plan to cap the number of international students and temporary foreign workers. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is advising the Government of Canada and the future cabinet that immigration reform policy shouldn’t just be based on the number of immigrants, but also
- [Canadian Trucking Alliance Launches Enhanced Website, Strengthening Advocacy and Industry Connection ](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-trucking-alliance-launches-enhanced-website-strengthening-advocacy-and-industry-connection/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is thrilled to unveil its newly redesigned website, cantruck.ca. This enhanced platform is the central destination for advocacy priorities, the latest industry news, and crucial resources, further uniting the trucking sector and serving as a key resource for all industry stakeholders. The revitalized CTA website offers a more intuitive, in-depth user experience. Visitors
- [OTA: Driver Inc Enforcement Ramps Up, as Risks of Participating in Scheme Increase](https://cantruck.ca/ota-driver-inc-enforcement-ramps-up-as-risks-of-participating-in-scheme-increase/) - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the joint enforcement action of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for raising awareness among truck drivers and identifying potential carriers who are robbing workers of their rights and the public of tax revenue needed
- [OEM: Trucking ‘Should be ‘Proud’ of Environmental Advancements](https://cantruck.ca/oem-trucking-should-be-proud-of-environmental-advancements/) - Speaking at the NTEA’s annual Green Truck Summit, Wilfried Achenbach, Daimler Trucks North America’s senior vice president – engineering and technology, says diesel engines continue to be the industry’s “workhorse” due to their high torque, ease to refuel and long-life, but the technology is changing along with other truck components. As reported by Today’s Trucking,
- [Webinar - Driver Shortage: Global problem, North American Solutions?](https://cantruck.ca/webinar-driver-shortage-global-problem-north-american-solutions/) - Hosted by IRU in cooperation with CTA, ATA and CANACAR When: 27 June 2022 Time: 11am–12pm (Ottawa/Washington/EST) The International Road Transport Union’s (IRU), North American Transportation Forum (NATF) members, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Cámara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga (CANACAR), will be hosting a web-based webinar event which will focus on IRU’s
- [Free webinar for personal services businesses providing services to other entities](https://cantruck.ca/free-webinar-for-personal-services-businesses-providing-services-to-other-entities/) - If you have incorporated your business, you may be considered a personal services business (PSB) by the CRA. As a PSB, understanding your filing obligations, eligible expenses, and deadlines is your responsibility. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to ensuring that individuals who provide services as a corporation have the information and tools they
- [Interview Slots Available for FAST Event at Detroit, Sept. 26-30](https://cantruck.ca/interview-slots-available-for-fast-event-at-detroit-sept-26-30/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reminding carriers about the upcoming Free and Secure Trade (FAST) event being hosted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Detroit, MI, port of entry from September 26-30. CTA is encouraging carriers and their drivers to register for this event
- [CBSA and CBP Announce FAST Events at Calais, ME, and Pembina, ND, for September](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-and-cbp-announce-fast-events-at-calais-me-and-pembina-nd-for-september/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are organizing multiple Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment events in September, including two events taking place at the Calais, ME enrolment centre on September 12, 2022, and September 16, 2022, and a single-day event at the Pembina, ND enrolment centre on
- [CBSA and CBP to Host FAST Event at Detroit, Sept. 26-30](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-and-cbp-to-host-fast-event-at-detroit-sept-26-30/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) event at the Detroit, MI, port of entry from September 26-30. Further details, including how to register are available here: CBP-detroit_public The enrollment event is open to all conditionally approved applicants, including both new
- [CBP Announces that all US FAST Enrollment Centres to Reopen November 29](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-announces-that-all-us-fast-enrollment-centres-to-reopen-november-29/) - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that all US/Canada Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment centres located in the US will reopen as of November 29, and that conditionally-approved FAST applicants can apply for their appointment at US locations beginning today through the online portal. All enrollment centres located in Canada will remain closed for the
- [CBSA Releases New User Guides for CARM Client Portal](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-releases-new-user-guides-for-carm-client-portal/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released two new user guides to help trade chain partners (TCPs) onboarding with the new CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) requirements. The new CARM Release 2 Playbook and Release 2 User Guides will assist TCPs in better understanding CARM Client Portal processes that will go-live during Release
- [Feds Recognize Truck Drivers as Critical in Fight Against COVID-19](https://cantruck.ca/feds-recognize-truck-drivers-as-critical-in-fight-against-covid-19/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is commending the Federal Government’s declaration that commercial truck drivers are essential workers who will be exempt from the requirement to self-isolate for at least 14 days upon entering Canada from abroad. Speaking at a press conference, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said certain kinds of workers – such as truck drivers, train
- [Trucking Remains Exempt as Feds Impose Stricter Measures on Canadians Returning from Travel](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-remains-exempt-as-feds-impose-stricter-measures-on-canadians-returning-from-travel/) - The Government of Canada today announced that Canadians returning from travel abroad will be required to follow mandatory self-isolation protocols as of midnight tonight, but the Canadian Trucking Alliance is reminding the trucking industry truck drivers remain exempt from these requirements – unless an individual becomes symptomatic – since trucking has been named an essential service in our
- [Enviro Groups Oppose US Glider Kit Repeal](https://cantruck.ca/enviro-groups-oppose-us-glider-kit-repeal/) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing growing pressure to restrict the use of glider kits under the second phase of rules to control Greenhouse Gas emissions., according to Heavy Duty Trucking magazine. The Environmental Defense Fund is the latest group to oppose EPA’s repeal of glider kits from GHG Phase 2 rules. The
- [CTA Carrier Hosts Transport Minister Announcement of Supply Chain Task Force Report](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carrier-hosts-transport-minister-announcement-of-supply-chain-task-force-report/) - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra today announced the release of a much-anticipated report outlining recommendations to improve supply chain efficiency and relieving labour shortages in the transportation and trucking sectors. Alghabra referred to the National Supply Chain Task Force Report 2022 during a visit with CTA board member Rosedale Transport Group for a roundtable discussion on
- [THRC Career Expressway Program Offers Trucking Employers Training Grants and Wage Subsidies](https://cantruck.ca/thrc-career-expressway-program-offers-trucking-employers-training-grants-and-wage-subsidies/) - Trucking HR Canada, along with a coalition of industry partners including the Canadian Trucking Alliance, are working together to address the growing labour shortage in the trucking sector. Trucking HR Canada’s Career Expressway supports employers in the trucking and logistics sector in accessing, training, and developing a skilled workforce. The program offers several streams of
- [Personal services businesses: Tax Considerations to Keep in Mind](https://cantruck.ca/personal-services-businesses-tax-considerations-to-keep-in-mind/) - TaxMatters – a publication covering Canadian tax news, case developments, which focuses on tax strategies and related topics for preserving family wealth, recently published a detailed overview of Personal Service Businesses, and the critical tax considerati0ns and rules as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) currently undertakes the second phase of a pilot project on PSBs: If you
- [U.S. Government to Remove Border Vaccine Requirements as of May 12, 2023](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-government-to-remove-border-vaccine-requirements-as-of-may-12-2023/) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be removing border vaccine requirements impacting all non-U.S. citizens entering the country as of May 12, 2023. A statement from the DHS confirmed the removal of the mandate stating the following: “Beginning May 12, 2023, DHS will no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via
- [President Trump Directs Lawmakers to Ensure Commercial Drivers Can Communicate in English with Enforcement Officials or Face OOS Orders](https://cantruck.ca/president-trump-directs-lawmakers-to-ensure-commercial-drivers-can-communicate-in-english-with-enforcement-officials-or-face-oos-orders/) - The President of the United States issued an executive order yesterday titled, Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers, that calls for a change with respect to how the current English Proficiency requirement in the regulations is enforced for commercial truck drivers operating in the US when interacting with enforcement officials. In the Executive
- [OEMs to CTA: Current Federal GHG Regulations are Incompatible with Needs of Vocational Sector](https://cantruck.ca/oems-to-cta-current-federal-ghg-regulations-are-incompatible-with-needs-of-vocational-sector/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has heard growing concerns from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and truck dealers across Canada who continue to grapple with the mounting challenges around current greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations – specifically as it pertains to the availability of vocational vehicles serving critical sectors of Canada’s economy including heavy-haul and over-dimensional applications,
- [A Third of Truck Drivers Demand to Work Illegally: CTA](https://cantruck.ca/a-third-of-truck-drivers-demand-to-work-illegally-cta/) - More than one in three truck drivers applying for a job with Canadian trucking companies ask to work under an illegal misclassification scheme, according to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Trucking Alliance. In Ontario, the province where the so-called Driver Inc tactic is most rampant, nearly half of applicants want to work in
- [Ottawa Posts Details of Tariff Relief Work-Sharing Program](https://cantruck.ca/ottawa-posts-details-of-tariff-relief-work-sharing-program/) - The Government of Canadareleased details of special measures for the Work-Sharing Program in response to the threat or realization of tariffs are in effect from March 7, 2025 until March 6, 2026. The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity, and the decrease
- [BC Employment Standards Tribunal Highlights Out-Of-Control Underground Economy and Labour Trafficking in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/bc-employment-standards-tribunal-highlights-out-of-control-underground-economy-and-labour-trafficking-in-trucking/) - The BC Employment Standards Tribunal recently shined a light on how the Canadian trucking industry is home to one of the largest underground economies and international human trafficking rings in Canada. As reported by CBC, a worker from India who claimed he was shorted wages and had to pay $25,000 to obtain a job at a truck repair
- [CTA Update – Arkansas House Bill 1745](https://cantruck.ca/cta-update-arkansas-house-bill-1745/) - The purpose of this note is to provide clarification to the CTA membership on an issue from the State of Arkansas that has been reported in the trade press. CTA and the American Trucking Associations have been monitoring the situation, along with council experienced in cross-border trucking issues and government officials. Here is what we
- [70% of Carriers See Freight Drop; Further Tariffs Could Be  ‘Breaking Point’: CTA Survey ](https://cantruck.ca/70-of-carriers-see-freight-drop-further-tariffs-could-be-breaking-point-cta-survey/) - The ripple effect of US tariffs is being felt beyond the automative sector and throughout all parts of the supply chain, report Canadian trucking carrier members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. In a recent survey, executive members of carriers belonging the CTA or provincial association boards, indicate current business conditions are perilous. Almost 70% of
- [MTA Elects Board of Directors, Announces Labour Trafficking Campaign](https://cantruck.ca/mta-elects-board-of-directors-announces-labour-trafficking-campaign/) - Members of the Manitoba Trucking Association gathered for their 93rd Annual General Meeting on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. Announced at the event was an initiative to raise funds for The Joy Smith Foundation for an educational campaign related to labour trafficking in the trucking industry. Elected to the
- [The Canadian Government is Losing Tax Dollars by the Truckload!](https://cantruck.ca/driverinc-gov/) - It is very clear that employers are responsible for deducting Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, EI premiums, and income tax from remuneration or other amounts they pay to their employees as well as assuming responsibility for other statutory responsibilities including vacation pay, statutory holiday pay and provincial health premiums. Employers must remit these deductions along
- [Are you ready to file properly as an incorporated driver and/or issue T4As?](https://cantruck.ca/driverinc/) - CRA has clarified that incorporated company drivers are Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) and not eligible for any small business deductions. Trucking ownership must now issue T4As to all self-employed contractors. There are also several additional labour requirements and implications from ESDC under the Canada Labour Code and provincial labour laws. Are you ready to comply?
- [Trucking in Canada: Let’s Work Together](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-in-canada-lets-work-together/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is the leading voice of trucking in Canada. Watch to learn about the industry’s vital role in the economy, its responsibilities to highway safety and the environment and the CTA’s initiatives to make Canada stronger and more competitive.
- [Truck Border Blog – Preclearance at the Peace Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/truck-border-blog-preclearance-at-the-peace-bridge/) - In February 2014, US Customs and Border Protection launched a pilot program to pre-clear US-bound trucks on the Canadian side of the Peace Bridge. OTA produced this How-to video explaining to truckers every step of the process.
- [CTA Trucking Border Blog – Ep 2](https://cantruck.ca/cta-trucking-border-blog-ep-2/) - We update truckers and shippers on the latest Canada-US border crossing news, including mandatory ACI e-Manifests and a new FAST pilot at the Blue Water Bridge. (Dec. 2012).
- [National Trucking Week](https://cantruck.ca/national-trucking-week/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the country’s national trucking group, in conjunction with the provincial trucking associations, launched National Trucking Week many years ago. It begins on the first Sunday in Sept. and runs to the following Saturday. The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadian
- [Fight Cargo Crime: Report The Problem](https://cantruck.ca/fight-cargo-crime/) - CTA has collaborated with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to create the CTA Cargo Crime Incident Report form to collect data on cargo crime incidents. The collection of data on cargo crime incidents represents the first and essential step to gaining additional resources to fight the increasing problem of cargo crime in Canada. CTA
- [CTA Sends Party Leaders a Message to Restore Productivity & Fairness to Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/cta-sends-party-leaders-a-message-to-restore-productivity-fairness-to-trucking/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has prepared a document to assist members of parliament to better understand the trucking industry’s views on critical issues facing our sector and Canada’s economy. CTA sent the document – a Platform to Restore Productivity, Competitiveness and Tax Fairness to Trucking – today to the leaders of Canada’s main political parties. “As Canada heads
- [Official Fed Govt Guidance on Removing Carbon Tax, April 1](https://cantruck.ca/official-fed-govt-guidance-on-removing-carbon-tax-april-1/) - The Department of Finance Canada has issued official guidance on removing the consumer carbon price, effective April 1, 2025. Ceasing the Application of the Federal Fuel Charge The federal fuel charge currently applies in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nunavut and Yukon (referred to as listed provinces). Under the Greenhouse
- [Ottawa Introduces Measures to Support Those Affected by Tariffs](https://cantruck.ca/ottawa-introduces-measures-to-support-those-affected-by-tariffs/) - The Federal Government announced two new measures to provide some relief to businesses and workers who have been impacted by the ongoing trade tensions with the United States and to support those affected by tariffs. To support workers, the new government announced it will: Temporarily waive the one-week employment insurance (EI) waiting period. Suspend rules
- [Importers/Shippers Provided 30-Day Extension to Meet Financial Security Requirements under CARM](https://cantruck.ca/importers-shippers-provided-30-day-extension-to-meet-financial-security-requirements-under-carm/) - Following up on a request made by stakeholders, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada has approved a regulatory package, which provides a 30-day extension – until May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am (EDT) – to the period in which imported goods may be released prior to payment
- [Survey ~ Driver Inc Applications vs Employee Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/survey-driver-inc-applications-vs-employee-drivers/) - To help CTA understand the extent to which the Driver Inc model is capturing the Canadian labour pool, we are asking members to complete this short, two-minute survey on driver applications, and the rate of applicants who demand to work under the Driver Inc model. The results will be an important tool in communicating to
- [Arkansas House Bill 1569 Withdrawn](https://cantruck.ca/arkansas-house-bill-1569-withdrawn/) - A bill introduced February in the Arkansas State Legislature which proposed banning truck drivers with a combination visa from operating a commercial vehicle in Arkansas and not recognizing Canadian commercial driver’s licence reciprocity has been withdrawn. Previously, the proposed bill was causing concern for Canadian-based carriers and truck drivers. It has been withdrawn by its author.
- [CTA: Tariffs on Auto Sector a Breach of CUSMA](https://cantruck.ca/cta-tariffs-on-auto-sector-a-breach-of-cusma/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance says yesterday’s executive order by President Trump is a contravention of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) which will devastate many Canadian trucking companies. The Executive Order, entitled Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile parts into the United States, states President Trump ordered an investigation in his first term, which concluded that automobiles
- [CTA Warns Bankers of Risks of Lending to Illicit Carriers](https://cantruck.ca/cta-warns-bankers-of-risks-of-lending-to-illicit-carriers/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has learned the Bank of Montreal (BMO) has revised its mortgage policies for borrowers in high-risk sectors impacted by the tariff war. In a memo sent to brokers this week, BMO announced it is tightening some of its lending criteria for self-employed borrowers working in tariff-impacted sectors. CTA reached out
- [Vehicle Makers Impacted by Tariffs: CTEA](https://cantruck.ca/vehicle-makers-impacted-by-tariffs-ctea/) - Canadian commercial vehicle manufacturers are concerned over the “significant negative impact” caused by surtaxes on steel and aluminum, reports Truck News: In a Canadian Manufacturing Coalition briefing with representatives of Global Affairs Canada, Don Moore, director of government and industry relations with the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA), said trailer and vocational truck manufacturers would
- [Canada Needs an Action Plan to Secure Border and Brace for Tariffs](https://cantruck.ca/canada-needs-an-action-plan-to-secure-border-and-brace-for-tariffs/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on the Prime Minister and provincial premiers to develop a joint action plan that improves border security by addressing red flags before they ever reach the border. “All provinces, independent of federal regulations, have the power to send a strong message to Washington that you are securing your trucking
- [FES Appears to tackle Wage Theft, Tax Cheating, While Expanding Investment Incentive](https://cantruck.ca/fes-appears-to-tackle-wage-theft-tax-cheating-while-expanding-investment-incentive/) - Amid political fireworks and uncertainty, the Federal Government did release its 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES). It’s unclear what, if any, proposals in the FES will get implemented, especially considering the political uncertainty in Ottawa, but it did contain a few notable items for the trucking industry. Firstly, FES 2024 proposes to fully extend the
- [Feds Announces Plan to Strengthen Border Security and Canada’s Immigration System](https://cantruck.ca/feds-announces-plan-to-strengthen-border-security-and-canadas-immigration-system/) - The Government of Canada announced a $1.3 Billion plan to enhance our nation’s security and the immigration system. Details released last night outline a multipronged approach to disrupt the movement of illicit drugs and provide new tools for law enforcement officials. It also contains proposed measures to protect the integrity of Canada’s visa system, among
- [Ontario Announces Plan to Enhance Border Security, Partner with Law Enforcement, as U.S. Tariff Threats Continue](https://cantruck.ca/ontario-announces-plan-to-enhance-border-security-partner-with-law-enforcement-as-u-s-tariff-threats-continue/) - In the face of continued tariff threats from president-elect Trump, Ontario announced “Operation Deterrence,” a preparedness and planning framework to increase security at international border points. The plan focuses on tackling suspicious and criminal activities, such as transportation of illegal guns and drugs – as well as human trafficking – by employing highly visible and
- [CTA Offers Guidance to Premiers in Dealing with Potential US Tariff Threat](https://cantruck.ca/cta-offers-guidance-to-premiers-in-dealing-with-potential-us-tariff-threat/) - A trade war launched by the United States against Canada would be devastating to a trucking sector already mired in an economic downturn, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance. “When you look at the top exported commodities, outside of oil and gas, the majority of all Canada-US trade moves by truck. If the United States begins to
- [President Trump Issues America First Trade Policy; Threatens Tariffs on Feb 1](https://cantruck.ca/president-trump-issues-america-first-trade-policy-threatens-tariffs-on-feb-1/) - As he promised for several weeks, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has outlined his intentions on international trade through new policies that will require the attention of all levels of government in Canada and the business community. The policies outlined in the plan, called the America First Trade Policy (AFTP), reflect long-time campaign promises by
- [CTA Lauds Carbon Tax Removal; Urges Practical Enviro Measures](https://cantruck.ca/cta-lauds-carbon-tax-removal-urges-practical-enviro-measures/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance applauds Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement today that the federal government will cancel the carbon tax. In his first action after being sworn in, Carney announced the removal of the tax for consumers, effective April 1, through what's known as an order-in-council. CTA has been calling on the federal government to
- [NRCan’s Green Freight Program Launches a New Call for Proposals Under Stream 2: Fleet Modernization](https://cantruck.ca/nrcans-green-freight-program-launches-a-new-call-for-proposals-under-stream-2-fleet-modernization/) - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has announced Stream 2 of the Green Freight Program focusing on fleet modernization and launching a competitive process to provide funding via a cost-shared non-repayable contributions for the following project types: Vehicle Repowering (up to $5M or 50% of total project costs) Purchase of low-carbon alternative fuel vehicles (up to $5M
- [CTA: Looming Tariff Threat Throwing Trucking, Supply Chain in “Chaos’](https://cantruck.ca/cta-looming-tariff-threat-throwing-trucking-supply-chain-in-chaos/) - The North American trade relationship has grown exponentially for all three partners through a structured certainty based on NAFTA/CUSMA agreements, which have acted as a foundation for the business community in Canada, Mexico and the United States. This framework has provided the stability and predictability which allows each nation to produce and ship products into
- [CTA Offers Plan & Caution Regarding Trucking Support Amid Tariffs](https://cantruck.ca/cta-offers-plan-caution-regarding-trucking-support-amid-tariffs/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wrote to the Council of the Federation – composed of the premiers of each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories – and urged leaders to implement measures that provide the trucking industry relief in the face of US tariffs while restoring competitiveness and productivity. CTA commended the council for working to meet
- [Media Flurry Over Tariff Impact on Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/media-flurry-over-tariff-impact-on-trucking/) - CTA and the provincial associations were busy this week explaining to Canada and US media the devastating impact tariffs would have on the Canadian trucking industry and supply chain. See a selection of coverage from the following major news outlets: New York Times: As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain. In the
- [ESDC & CRA Team Up to Tackle Trucking’s Underground Economy](https://cantruck.ca/esdc-cra-team-up-to-tackle-truckings-underground-economy/) - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Labour Program at ESDC today signed an Information Sharing Arrangement (ISA) to facilitate inspections and enforcement in the federally regulated trucking sector. The government agencies had provincial and federal administrative barriers that prevented them from working together and sharing information to enhance enforcement. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has been working with both CRA
- [CBSAs CARM Newsletter Provides Critical Updates for Inbound Supply Chain Partners](https://cantruck.ca/cbsas-carm-newsletter-provides-critical-updates-for-inbound-supply-chain-partners/) - CBSA’s CARM: Did You Know? Newsletter from March 5, 2025 provides important updates with respect to forthcoming requirements for importers to enroll in CBSA’s Release-Prior-to-Payment (RPP) and post financial security if they want to benefit from electronic release service options. See full newsletter here: CARM - Did You Know Newsletter - Issue 5 GCRA - Le saviez-vous
- [Trucking Industry Urges Relief in the Wake of Tariffs](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-industry-urges-relief-in-the-wake-of-tariffs/) - The 25 percent tariffs announced last night by US President Trump will devastate a trucking industry already suffering from the worst freight economy in 40 years. “Widespread tariffs on our customers’ freight to US suppliers and consumers will have shocking effects on our membership and the overall supply chain. The longer these tariffs are applied, the more
- [Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Announces Creation of the Supply Chain Advisory](https://cantruck.ca/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-announces-creation-of-the-supply-chain-advisory/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has been invited to be part of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields. Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the establishment of the Council today. The non-partisan Council will provide strategic advice on strengthening supply chains to boost productivity, increase
- [CBP Recommends ‘Cybersecurity Point of Contact’ to ACE Portal Account](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-recommends-cybersecurity-point-of-contact-to-ace-portal-account/) - In recent years, CBP has seen a dramatic increase in cyberattacks on members of the Trade community causing significant costs and disruptions. CBP is actively working to prevent and mitigate these impacts, often connecting with trade partners to resolve disruptions caused by cyberattacks. Ensuring CBP has the correct contact information for a rapid response is
- [Freight Forwarders Join Trucking Industry’s Fight Against Driver Inc, Underground Economy](https://cantruck.ca/freight-forwarders-join-trucking-industrys-fight-against-driver-inc-underground-economy/) - CIFFA Corp, which represents freight forwarders, customs brokers, freight brokers, drayage truckers, and warehousing firms across Canada, who manage about 80% of the country’s import and export trade, is joining the Canadian Trucking Alliance and others responsible stakeholders in calling for the government to put an end to the “unchecked” underground economy in trucking. In
- [T4C Helps Charities Save Over $150k in Transport Costs](https://cantruck.ca/t4c-helps-charities-save-over-150k-in-transport-costs/) - In 2024, the Trucks for Change Network saved charities more than $150,000 in transportation –money they used to fund charitable programs and provide food, said Betsy Sharples, Executive Director, Trucks for Change Network. “This savings to their bottom line meant more disadvantaged Canadian families received the support they need,” she said. “As we look back
- [Eastern Canada 2025 Spring Weight Restrictions ](https://cantruck.ca/eastern-canada-2025-spring-weight-restrictions/) - New Brunswick Southern NB March 10th (00:01) to May 11th (23:59) Northern NB March 17th (00:01) to May 18th (23:59) Quebec Zone 1 March 17th (00:01) to May 16th (23:59) Zone 2 March 24th (00:01) to May 23rd (23:59) Zone 3 March 31st (00:01) to May 30th (23:59) https://www.transports.gouv.qc.ca/fr/entreprises-partenaires/ent-camionnage/degel/Pages/Periode-de-degel.aspx https://www.transports.gouv.qc.ca/fr/entreprises-partenaires/ent-camionnage/degel/Pages/Zones-de-degel.aspx Nova Scotia Not yet available https://novascotia.ca/tran/trucking/springweight.asp Prince Edward
- [Transportation Ministers Take Action to Improve Truck Safety, Address Underground Economy and Critical Infrastructure](https://cantruck.ca/transportation-ministers-take-action-to-improve-truck-safety-address-underground-economy-and-critical-infrastructure/) - Trucking issues took centre stage at Friday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, with a focus on tackling the chameleon carrier phenomenon, improving infrastructure and addressing key internal trade barriers. “Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand and the ministers have been working with CTA
- [EC Interim Order Temporarily Suspends Trailer Provisions in the HD Vehicle and Engine GHG Regs](https://cantruck.ca/ec-interim-order-temporarily-suspends-trailer-provisions-in-the-hd-vehicle-and-engine-ghg-regs/) - Environment Canada issued a notice stating that the Interim Order Modifying the Operation of Certain Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 [the Interim Order] was made by the Minister on January 31, 2025, and approved by the Governor in Council. It is expected that the Interim Order will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I,
- [Mullen to Cnd Canadian Politicians: ‘We’re going to go where the capital goes’](https://cantruck.ca/mullen-to-cnd-canadian-politicians-were-going-to-go-where-the-capital-goes/) - Mullen Group is increasingly likely to invest capital into the U.S. market if Canadian politicians don’t “get their act together” in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs, reports James Menzies of Trucknews.com. Speaking to analysts on a Q4 earnings call on Feb. 13, chairman and senior executive officer Murray Mullen made no secret that
- [CTA: Incoming Steel Tariffs Pose Threat to Members Serving the Sector](https://cantruck.ca/cta-incoming-steel-tariffs-pose-threat-to-members-serving-the-sector/) - US President Donald Trump yesterday issued an Executive Order entitled “Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States,” which outlined that a 25 percent tariff on steel articles would be applied on March 12. The president believes these steel products are being imported into the United States in quantities and under circumstances that threaten to
- [TAT’s New Corporate Training Video Highlights the Realities of Human Trafficking in Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tats-new-corporate-training-video-highlights-the-realities-of-human-trafficking-in-canada/) - In January, TAT released its newest resource: a corporate training video that recognizes that all employees, from HR professionals to salespeople, administrative staff to executives, marketing professionals to logistics team members, have a role to play in the fight to end human trafficking. Whether their jobs are forward-facing work or back-office, everyone lives and works
- [CTA to Council on Canada-US Relations – Let’s Expedite and Expand Plans to Reduce Barriers in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/cta-to-council-on-canada-us-relations-lets-expedite-and-expand-plans-to-reduce-barriers-in-trucking/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the Prime Minister ‘s Council on Canada-US Relations to expedite and expand a plan to make trucking the pilot industry for removal of interprovincial trade barriers. The Prime Minister’s council is meeting in Toronto today. CTA is calling for members of the council to ensure economic improvements and removal
- [APTA Director Delivers Trade Barriers, Driver Inc Message to Transport Minister](https://cantruck.ca/apta-director-delivers-trade-barriers-driver-inc-message-to-transport-minister/) - Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association executive director Chris McKee recently met with Atlantic Canadian business leaders for a roundtable session in Halifax with Federal Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Anita Anand to discuss the impacts of tariffs and examine barriers to internal trade within our country. “We applaud Team Canada and the efforts being made
- [CTA: Battling Trucking’s Illegal Segment Could Help Relieve Some US Security Concerns](https://cantruck.ca/cta-battling-truckings-illegal-segment-could-help-relieve-some-us-security-concerns/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is offering Ottawa, the provinces and Washington the trucking industry’s assistance and recommendations in the war against organized crime, money laundering and drugs smuggling present in the international supply chain and cross-border trade. Yesterday, it was reported US President Trump will hold off on levying 25 percent tariffs on Canada
- [CTA: US Tariffs Unjustified, but More Must Be Done](https://cantruck.ca/cta-us-tariffs-unjustified-but-more-must-be-done/) - In the wake of US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump yesterday, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is imploring Ottawa, the premiers, and officials in Washington to immediately come to the table and end this unwarranted trade conflict. Donald Trump made tariffs a campaign promise and last night followed through by implementing tariffs of 25% on
- [CBSA Hosting Additional CARM Transporter Registration Webinars and Podcasts](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-hosting-additional-carm-transporter-registration-webinars-and-podcasts/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Engagement team has added new webinar dates for carriers and freight forwarders on CARM Client Portal registration and how to enrol in the CBSA Transporter Program. This session provides registration tips, an overview of portal functions, transporter program-related expectations and a question and answer period.
- [CTA Lauds Ideas to Remove Internal Trade Barriers as Potential Response to U.S. Tariffs](https://cantruck.ca/cta-lauds-ideas-to-remove-internal-trade-barriers-as-potential-response-to-u-s-tariffs/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is encouraged after the premiers and prime minister met yesterday to discuss Canada’s response to potential tariffs being implemented by the U.S. and agreed to have an urgent discussion around opportunities to increase internal trade within Canada –a move which would create increased efficiencies, productivity, and lead to greater resiliency in
- [President Trump’s Executive Order Puts Visa Process Under the Spotlight](https://cantruck.ca/president-trumps-executive-order-puts-visa-process-under-the-spotlight/) - The U.S. government has committed over the next 60 days to reviewing its immigration processes to protect “its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.” The Executive Order entitled, “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National
- [CTA: Cutting the Capital Gains Tax Hike Will Help Family-Run Trucking Businesses](https://cantruck.ca/cta-cutting-the-capital-gains-tax-hike-will-help-family-run-trucking-businesses/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is applauding Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s promise to reverse the capital gains tax (CGT) hike should he become Prime Minister. CTA has been calling on all federal parties to focus their attention on much-needed measures that will improve growth and investment in Canadian businesses, not make us less competitive and
- [Applications Open for 2025 Top Fleet Employers Program](https://cantruck.ca/applications-open-for-2025-top-fleet-employers-program/) - Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers program is a national program that recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in the trucking and logistics industry. Top Fleet Employers is not a competition – it’s recognition for those who meet HR standards of excellence. Leaders are recognized for also promoting a positive image of
- [Analyst: Foot-Dragging on US ELD Upgrade Continues](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-foot-dragging-on-us-eld-upgrade-continues/) - Up to half of the 3.5 million heavy-duty trucks in the US lack the required ELD equipment and are waiting until the last minute to upgrade, says one market analyst. “We estimate that more than 50 percent of the 3.5 million Class 8 trucks will be required to replace or upgrade the ELD system they
- [Analysts: Freight Markets Strong, But Uncertainty Ahead](https://cantruck.ca/analysts-freight-markets-strong-but-uncertainty-ahead/) - Freight and commercial vehicle markets are likely to remain hot, but “there might be a cloud or two on the horizon,” according to ACT Research. As reported by Trucknews.com, Tim Denoyer, vice-president and senior analyst, said the freight market remains strong, and repeated his projection for a peak season that will be “stronger for longer”
- [The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding Transport Canada](https://cantruck.ca/2530-2/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding Transport Canada’s posting in Gazette II of the mandatory introduction of electronic stability control (ESC) on commercial vehicles. The objective of this rule is to reduce the occurrence of rollover and loss-of-control crashes by introducing a new safety standard that mandates Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems on truck
- [CTA: Canada Needs Leadership to Deal With US Trade Issues Post PMJT Resignation](https://cantruck.ca/cta-canada-needs-leadership-to-deal-with-us-trade-issues-post-pmjt-resignation/) - The Prime Minister of Canada has announced his resignation, and the Liberal Party of Canada will begin the process of selecting a new leader. The Prime Minister also announced that the Governor General of Canada has granted his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA – a non-partisan lobby group
- [CVSA -- FMCSA Publishes Guidance on Rear Impact Guard Certification Label](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-fmcsa-publishes-guidance-on-rear-impact-guard-certification-label/) - This information comes from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. On Dec. 10, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published guidance on illegible, incomplete or missing rear impact guard certification labels. The guidance question asks if an illegible, incomplete or missing rear impact guard certification label establishes a violation of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 393.86(a)(6).
- [CBSA to Host Transporter CARM Client Webinar](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-to-host-transporter-carm-client-webinar/) - The Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Engagement team announced today a new webinar session crafted for resident, and non-resident, freight forwarders and carriers including highway, air, rail and marine. The webinar is scheduled to take place on Wednesday December 18 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST. Registration is mandatory for the webinar, and
- [APHIS Fee Briefing Note](https://cantruck.ca/aphis-fee-briefing-note/) - CTA recently completed and submitted its written comments to USDA on the department’s proposed Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) fee increases. Over the past month, there’s been some modest momentum in the battle to at least slow down the implementation of the fee hike, which is as much as 200%. CTA has acquired
- [CTA Paves the Way for Boat-Tails, Longer B-Trains & Tri-Drives](https://cantruck.ca/cta-paves-the-way-for-boat-tails-longer-b-trains-tri-drives/) - CTA’s recent work with the federal government and provinces has paved the way for new safe, environmentally friendly technology and configurations on trucks and trailers: BOAT-TAILS Transport Canada says it supports aerodynamic boat tail devices on heavy trucks and has informed CTA the issue is being raised with provincial transport ministry officials. Transport Canada recently
- [ELDs are Coming to a Truck Near You](https://cantruck.ca/elds-are-coming-to-a-truck-near-you/) - A rule requiring Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) on trucks whose drivers must comply with hours-of-service rules is coming soon to both Canada and the U.S. An ELD is defined as recording-only technology, used to track the time a commercial vehicle is operating. An ELD is integrally connected to the vehicle’s engine, uses location information, and
- [Mandatory Entry Level Training Can Help Fix the Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-can-help-fix-the-driver-shortage/) - Support for the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s call for mandatory entry level training for truck drivers in Canada continues to expand. Canada is currently experiencing a chronic professional truck driver shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, the industry could see a shortage of 25,000 to 33,000 for-hire truck drivers by 2020, disrupting not only
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- [Cargo Crime Reporting Tool Update](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-crime-reporting-tool-update/) - Usage of the online cargo crime reporting program, developed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada and the Canadian Trucking Alliance, appears to be growing among insurers and police. For instance, officials partly credit the reporting system with last month’s recovery of $1.4 million in stolen cargo in York Region, Ont. Police said the majority of the property
- [Feds Aided by CTA Legal Opinion Against APHIS Fees](https://cantruck.ca/feds-aided-by-cta-legal-opinion-against-aphis-fees/) - International Trade Minister Ed Fast informed the Canadian Trucking Alliance the government is examining the legality of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposal to substantially increase Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspection fees. In particular, the ministry is reviewing a legal opinion submitted to the government by the CTA, calling the document
- [CTA Offers Feds Strategy for Excise Diesel Tax Revenue](https://cantruck.ca/cta-offers-feds-strategy-for-excise-diesel-tax-revenue/) - Now that the Canadian economy is returning to health and the federal government’s finances are expected to shift from deficit to surplus, the Canadian Trucking Alliance suggests it’s time for federal finance minister Joe Oliver to decide what to do with the federal excise tax on diesel fuel when he tables his first budget in
- [PM Harper Commends Truckers for NTW](https://cantruck.ca/pm-harper-commends-truckers-for-ntw/) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper tipped his hat to Canadian truckers in anticipation for National Trucking Week, which takes place Sept. 7-13. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish to thank our hardworking trucking professionals for their extraordinary efforts to serve Canadian businesses and communities throughout the year,” Harper wrote in an official message
- [Transport Minister Raitt: Trucking Vital to Economy](https://cantruck.ca/transport-minister-raitt-trucking-vital-to-economy/) - To mark National Trucking Week 2014, federal Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt issued a statement in support of the trucking industry. She said in a press release the trucking industry is vital in keeping the Canadian economy rolling. "I am proud to support National Trucking Week 2014 and extend my appreciation to the hardworking members of
- [Webinar to Clarify Issues in Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)](https://cantruck.ca/webinar-to-clarify-issues-in-temporary-foreign-worker-program-tfwp/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) will host a webinar with HRSDC on October 9 to clarify the new rules for Temporary Foreign Worker Program participation. This webinar will be free for OTA members; however, to participate you must register by October 6. See this pdf link to register:141009_Registration Since the June 20 announcement by HRSDC
- [Editorial: Give Diesel Excise Tax Truck-Related Policy Purpose or Get Rid of It](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-give-diesel-excise-tax-truck-related-policy-purpose-or-get-rid-of-it/) - By: David Bradley Consultations on the 2015 federal budget are in full swing. What’s different this time is the Minister of Finance has virtually guaranteed the country will have balanced its books and in all likelihood the government will find itself in a surplus situation for the first time in years. That is a major
- [Can-Am Freight Movement Increases Again](https://cantruck.ca/can-am-freight-movement-increases-again/) - Year-to-year, the percent change in the value of U.S.-Canada freight moved by truck increased by 8 percent in July 2014 compared to last year. Shipments between Canada and the US by vessel increased the most of any mode, however – 31 percent. Trucks carried 52.7% of the $55.2 billion of freight to and from Canada
- [SMS Website Gets Updated to Improve User Interface](https://cantruck.ca/sms-website-gets-updated-to-improve-user-interface/) - The FMCSA says its newly redesigned SMS webpage makes it easier for carriers to use and keep tabs on how they are doing under the CSA program. The recent changes, made to better reflect how users navigate the site and look at data, are mostly cosmetic and does not affect the SMS, FMCSA’s Joseph DeLorenzo,
- [ATRI: Driver Shortage Pushing Industry Costs Higher](https://cantruck.ca/atri-driver-shortage-pushing-industry-costs-higher/) - After falling slightly in 2012, operating costs for trucking companies are on the rise again according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute. The the average cost per mile rose from US$1.65 to US$1.68 in 2013 mostly due to the driver shortage and wage increases to ensure retention of qualified drivers and
- [Analyst: Drivers Need to get a Life to Alleviate Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-drivers-need-to-get-a-life-to-alleviate-shortage/) - Want to solve the driver shortage? Than look to addressing driver lifestyle issues, says one prominent industry analyst. Speaking at session on the subject at TMW Systems’ annual user conference, John Larkin, managing director and head of transportation capital markets research at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., says driver pay is an obvious factor in the
- [Deloitte: Digital Holiday Sales Impacting Supply Chain](https://cantruck.ca/deloitte-digital-holiday-sales-impacting-supply-chain/) - The peak sales season isn’t going anywhere – it’s just changing rapidly, which has big implications for freight movers, according to market forecasters. As reported by Fleet owner, consulting firm Deloitte LLC’s predicts a uptick in holiday sales this year, but a significant portion of that is expected to be conducted online via e-commerce, which
- [CTA Welcomes Approval of Safety and Enviro-friendly Technology](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-approval-of-safety-and-enviro-friendly-technology/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s work with the federal and provincial governments over the past several years has paid off with the approval of new safety and environmentally friendly technologies on heavy truck and trailer configurations in Canada. The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety National last week approved amendments to standards for
- [Border Issues Update](https://cantruck.ca/border-issues-update/) - Last week the Canadian Trucking Alliance met with Canada Border Services Agency to go over outstanding issues related to eManifest. Here is a summary of issues discussed: Regulations and Enforcement Date of eManifest The regulatory process in Canada is carried out in a series of steps that could result in lengthy delays to implementation and
- [Report: Manufacturers Divided Over Phase 2 Heavy Truck GHG Rules](https://cantruck.ca/report-manufacturers-divided-over-phase-2-heavy-truck-ghg-rules/) - Various truck and engine manufacturers are reportedly divided over how the second phase of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction truck rules should be structured. According to Climate Daily News, a newsletter produced by Inside Washington Publishers (subscription required), some engine makers are seeking separate engine and vehicle standards, while some vertically integrated truck makers
- [Star Investigates ‘Licence Mills,’ Echoes Calls for Mandatory Training](https://cantruck.ca/star-investigates-licence-mills-echoes-calls-for-mandatory-training/) - A two-part Toronto Star feature has taken aim at so-called “licensing mills” and examines the call for mandatory entry level training for truck drivers. The Star’s reports investigates sub-standard, “cut rate” truck driving training schools – dubbed “licensing mills” or “puppy mills” in professional trucking circles – that charge driving students about $1000 or less
- [Women with Drive Leadership Summit Set for March](https://cantruck.ca/women-with-drive-leadership-summit-set-for-march/) - Trucking HR Canada unveiled initial plans for a summit that marks what it says is a first step in three-year action plan to tackle challenges and barriers for women in trucking. The trucking industry’s first-ever Women with Drive Leadership Summit has been scheduled for March 5 in Toronto. The plan is based on the results
- [Ontario to Introduce Mandatory Entry Level Training for Class A Truck Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/ontario-to-introduce-mandatory-entry-level-training-for-class-a-truck-drivers/) - 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 yesterday and in an article in today’s Toronto Star, the minister is quoted as saying: “We are
- [Homeland Security Boss Says Pre-Clearance Border Deal on the Horizon](https://cantruck.ca/homeland-security-boss-says-pre-clearance-border-deal-on-the-horizon/) - In an exclusive Q&A interview with Macleans Magazine, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said he expects an agreement sometime this year on land-border pre-clearance between the U.S. and Canada and made some positive comments about the new international crossing expected for Windsor-Detroit. Johnson, who was in Ottawa this week to discuss a wide-rand
- [Survey: Determining Scope of Canadian Class 5 Drivers’ Licence Holders Operating in US](https://cantruck.ca/survey-determining-scope-of-canadian-class-5-drivers-licence-holders-operating-in-us/) - It has been reported to the Canadian Trucking Alliance there is growing concern from FMCSA that some Canadian commercial drivers operating vehicles into the US that require a Class 5 Canadian issued drivers licence (G Class licence in Ontario) to operate vehicles (those operating 2 axle vehicles including cube vans and straight trucks up to
- [Major Hurdle Cleared for Allowing In-Transit Shipments](https://cantruck.ca/major-hurdle-cleared-for-allowing-in-transit-shipments/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is hailing the fact that a key plank in the Canada-US Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan – the ability for carriers from both countries to conduct in-transit shipments through the other country – is close to being achieved. The Alliance, a federation of the provincial trucking associations representing over
- [Truckers Third Most Difficult Job to Fill; Turnover Rises](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-third-most-difficult-job-to-fill-turnover-rises/) - Driver turnover in the truckload sector is worsening, according to recently released figures, according to the American Trucking Associations. Truckload driver turnover at fleets doing more than $30 million in business annually rose 11 percent in the second quarter of the year from the first quarter to an annual rate of 103%, according to recently
- [NTSB Wants Hands-Free Phone Ban While Driving Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/ntsb-wants-hands-free-phone-ban-while-driving-trucks/) - The National Transportation Safety Board in the U.S. says the current FMCSA ban on drivers using hand-held phones does not go far enough. According to a report in Heavy Duty Trucking, the board made a recommendation to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that drivers should not use hands-free phones while driving. Commercial drivers are
- [Sleeper Pilot Program on Track for 2016](https://cantruck.ca/sleeper-pilot-program-on-track-for-2016/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s research division says it’ll likely be another year before it launches a pilot program to see if drivers can safely split their sleeper berth rest time. According to Heavy Duty Trucking, the contract to conduct the 90-day study will be let in December, but the project will have to
- [CARB to Enforce Aero Add-on Rule for 2011-13 Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/carb-to-enforce-aero-add-on-rule-for-2011-13-trucks/) - California’s Air Resources Board issued a regulatory guidance saying the state is clear to enforce elements of its emissions regulations requiring trucks and trailers install aerodynamic add-on devices and use certain tires. As reported by CCJ magazine, CARB’s guidance comes two months after the Environmental Protection Agency issued California a waiver allowing it to enforce
- [AMTA, OTA Searching for Knights of the Road](https://cantruck.ca/amta-ota-searching-for-knights-of-the-road/) - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is looking for Road Knights for the 2015-2016 season. And you can nominate your best drivers up to Dec. 1, 2014. Like the Ontario Trucking Association’s program, the AMTA Road Knights are the Alberta trucking industry's ambassadors who promote road sharing, awareness of career opportunities and the vital importance of
- [State of New Jersey Offering CTA Members Voluntary Compliance Option](https://cantruck.ca/state-of-new-jersey-offering-cta-members-voluntary-compliance-option/) - This week the State of New Jersey seized over 30 commercial vehicles for failure to pay the state Corporate Business Tax (CBT). The CBT is applied to all trucking companies making any pickups or delivery in the state regardless if they have a terminal in the US or not. Just as the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) did
- [Dangerous Goods Under Microscope on Parliament Hill](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-and-dangerous-goods-under-microscope-on-parliament-hill/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Manitoba Trucking Association and the Teamsters all appeared today as witnesses at a hearing before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport into the safe transportation of dangerous goods by road. Until now the committee's focus has been taken up entirely with rail safety in the wake of the
- [Atlantic Summit: Canada ‘Has Taken the Lead’ on Safety Issues](https://cantruck.ca/atlantic-summit-canada-has-taken-the-lead-on-safety-issues/) - Canadian Trucking Alliance President David Bradley and Prasad Sharma, senior v.p. and general counsel of the American Trucking Associations provided an updated industry outlook and legislative landscape last week at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Transportation Summit. Speaking at the, Bradley commented on the federal government’s focused attention on the safe transportation of dangerous goods
- [AMTA Taps New Director](https://cantruck.ca/amta-taps-new-director/) - The Alberta Motor Transport Association has appointed Lorraine Card as the new executive director. She started in her new role this week. Card was previously from Alberta Transportation Carrier Services. She was selected by the AMTA Board after “extensively researching candidates from across Alberta.” Richard Warnock will remain president and CEO for 2015 to assist
- [CBP Working on Residue Reporting Test Pilot](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-working-on-residue-reporting-test-pilot/) - CTA participated in an industry led coalition on the issue of residue reporting requirements by USCBP. The coalition was provided an update last week: USCBP recently advised they continue re-drafting the Federal Register Notice to implement a test pilot, and have not specified when it will be ready. The test will start in rail mode
- [Border Action Plan Update](https://cantruck.ca/border-action-plan-update/) - CTA has been an active participant in development of the Beyond the Border Action Plan from consultations to current and ongoing progress. See below an update on the work done by governments related to the Perimeter Security Initiative Beyond the Border Action Plan. Of particular note: The introduction of Trusted Trader Portal where PIP participants can
- [Truck Carriers Voice Sustained Optimism in Freight Market](https://cantruck.ca/truck-carriers-voice-sustained-optimism-in-freight-market/) - Ontario carriers’ optimistic outlook on freight volumes and rates expectedly came back down to earth, but overall, continued bullishness from Ontario’s diversified trucking industry is being sustained by a stable transportation market within Canada and south of the border. In the Ontario Trucking Association’s fourth quarter 2014 survey of business conditions for the bellwether sector,
- [Detention Time Is ‘Too Important to Ignore’](https://cantruck.ca/366-2/) - The following is an opinion piece published in Transport Topics by Greg Fulton of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association: [otaTextBox padding="20"] While debate continues on hours of service, truck size and weight, and their effect on truck productivity, we should not lose sight of an issue that has been consistently raised by major trucking groups
- [Volvo-CTA National Driver of the Year Mark Tricco a ‘Perfect Driver’](https://cantruck.ca/volvo-cta-national-driver-of-the-year-mark-tricco-a-perfect-driver/) - Owner-operator Mark Tricco of Bison Transport is a hero. He’s an instructor and leader to other drivers. He’s an inspiration to his family. Over the years, he’s overcome the most extreme challenges and even crisis to deliver your freight. And for his dedication and service throughout his amazing 33-year career, Tricco is now the Canadian
- [EDITORIAL: MELT is An Idea Whose Time Has Come](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-melt-is-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/) - By: David Bradley In early October, Ontario’s new transportation minister, Stephen Del Duca, announced his commitment to introduce mandatory entry level training for truck drivers seeking to become licensed in his province. This makes Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada, indeed in all of North America, to make such a commitment. Let’s hope other governments
- [SmartDriver for Highway Trucking Getting a Facelift](https://cantruck.ca/smartdriver-for-highway-trucking-getting-a-facelift/) - FleetSmart is currently working with Canadian provincial trucking associations to assist with field testing of the new SmartDriver for Highway Trucking training components for drivers of heavy-duty trucks. The three-part training tool consists of a 4-module, (26-lesson e-Learning program), a 4-hour classroom course and, a 90-minute on-road practicum. These tools provide drivers with the information, practical
- [Buffalo Snow-pocalypse: Stuck in a truck](https://cantruck.ca/buffalo-snow-pocalypse-stuck-in-a-truck/) - The following is an excerpt of an excellent Truck News article about a professional truck driver for CTA member carrier, J.G. Drapeau Transport. He found himself stuck in his truck in Buffalo during last week’s devastating snowfall. It’s a great tale about the challenges of wintertime trucking, goodwill and professionalism: [otaTextBox padding="20"] Earlier this week
- [CVSA Joins Industry Call To Remove CSA Data from Public View](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-joins-industry-call-to-remove-csa-data-from-public-view/) - In a letter to DOT Secretary Anthony Fox, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance joined trucking industry representatives in the U.S. by stating Safety Measurement System scores should be available to police but not to the public. In the letter, CVSA Executive Director Stephen Keppler defended CSA as “a very good program with tremendous potential” reports
- [FMCSA Survey: ELDs Don't Lead to Driver Harassment](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-survey-elds-dont-lead-to-driver-harassment/) - Few truck drivers feel they are harassed by their carriers or shippers because of electronic logs installed in their trucks and many report there are benefits to using ELDs, according to a new U.S. government survey. Those are the key findings of a survey by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in response to concerns in
- [Drivers Increasingly Involved in Cargo Thefts](https://cantruck.ca/drivers-increasingly-involved-in-cargo-thefts/) - A new white paper from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International reports last year truck cargo theft activity spiked in the final quarter of the year, with an increasing share of incidents involving the driver. The firm reports that theft in which the driver of the freight is involved reached an all high in
- [Smartphones, Apps Utilized for Low-Cost ELD Compliance](https://cantruck.ca/smartphones-apps-utilized-for-low-cost-eld-compliance/) - Most carriers with onboard communications will likely have to bear very little, if any, added cost per truck for a paperless ELD solution when a mandatory electronic logging rule takes effect in a couple of years. But contrary to some opinion, fleets and owner-operators that lack a mobile computing platform will have an abundance of
- [Q&A on the Trucking Technician Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/qa-on-the-trucking-technician-shortage/) - There has been much ink spilled and keystrokes dedicated the growing shortage of truck drivers. Often overlooked, however, are the increasing challenges the trucking industry is faced with when it comes to attracting and retaining heavy-duty technicians, which also affects carriers productivity by limiting their ability to repair, maintain and get equipment back on ten
- [EDITORIAL: Recent TFW Changes Reinforce Truck Driving as Low Skill – and That’s Wrong](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-recent-tfw-changes-reinforce-truck-driving-as-low-skill-and-thats-wrong/) - By: David Bradley Regardless of whether yours is a carrier that participates in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), or whether you agree with the program or not, recently introduced changes should be of concern to the entire Canadian trucking industry. In the grand scheme of things, a relatively small number of carriers participate in
- [Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd-annual Top Fleet Employers program at  TruckingHR.com](https://cantruck.ca/applications-are-now-being-accepted-for-the-2nd-annual-top-fleet-employers-program-at-truckinghr-com/) - Applications are now being accepted at www.truckingHR.com for the 2nd-annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizing fleets with the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Online submissions are due by Feb. 27, with hard copy submissions due March 27. Fleets which have previously applied will benefit from a streamlined hard copy submission process. The program
- [ATA, OOIDA Call for Suspension of 34-Hr Restart](https://cantruck.ca/ata-ooida-call-for-suspension-of-34-hr-restart/) - Two U.S. trucking associations that don’t always agree on issues both called for Congress to suspend the current 34-hour restart provision in the hours-of-service rules. According to U.S. trade media the American Trucking Associations and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association want legislators to include the change in any omnibus appropriations bill legislation. “In July 2013, with
- [Trucking ‘Fun’ Again, says TCP Biz Survey](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-fun-again-says-tcp-biz-survey/) - The latest Transport Capital Partners (TCP) business expectations survey finds a shift in attitudes within the trucking industry as more carriers see their optimism accompanied by rising freight volumes and more stable rate growth. Echoing sentiments expressed by Ontario trucking companies last month, fleets surveyed by TCP continue to feel buoyant over freight growth and
- [Clarification on FMCSA’s No Defect DVIR Rule Operating into Canada from the U.S.](https://cantruck.ca/clarification-on-fmcsas-no-defect-dvir-rule-operating-into-canada-from-the-u-s/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) no-defect DVIR rule goes into effect on Thursday December 18, 2014. The rule will eliminate the requirement for truck drivers, when operating in the United States, to complete daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) if no defects are present on the vehicle. The intent of this rule is to
- [APTA Honours Award Recipients](https://cantruck.ca/apta-honours-award-recipients/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association recently celebrated five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada. The annual event took place at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton on December 11. Congratulations to the following recipients: Service to the Industry – John Doucet, Day & Ross Transportation Group, Sponsored by
- [Sweden's ‘Gymnasieskola’ An Answer to Our Driver Shortage?](https://cantruck.ca/swedens-gymnasieskola-an-answer-to-our-driver-shortage/) - The following article – authored by Ellen Voie, president of Women in Trucking – is an interesting exploration of how Sweden’s education system provides young student the option and skills to prepare them for a vocational occupation. There are certainly age-based barriers in North America that restrict developing high school students into truck drivers, but
- [US Hours of Service Resets Revert Back to Old Rules](https://cantruck.ca/us-hours-of-service-resets-revert-back-to-old-rules/) - Effective immediately, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will revert back to its original reset provision irrespective of the time of day the resets are taken. Also suspended is the provision that limits drivers to the use of the reset more than once per week. FMCSA made the official announcement as a result of
- [Survey Shows Driver Pay Competitive](https://cantruck.ca/survey-shows-driver-pay-competitive/) - Median pay for truck drivers is on par with the national median for U.S. households, while the trucking industry offers drivers “competitive" benefits, according to a new study from the American Trucking Associations. Its 2014 Driver Compensation Study, which covers more than 130 fleets and more than 130,000 drivers, also shows annual employee driver compensation
- [Have Your Say on National Occupational Standard for Truck Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/have-your-say-on-national-occupational-standard-for-truck-drivers/) - Trucking HR Canada released the proposed National Occupational Standard that will more clearly define a commercial truck driver’s job. The organization is inviting all members of the country’s trucking industry to review the proposal and submit comments. “The final document will offer the detailed information that can help guide training programs, ensure that graduating trainees
- [Restart Suspension Could Boost Industry Productivity](https://cantruck.ca/restart-suspension-could-boost-industry-productivity/) - Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reverted back to its original reset by suspending the controversial 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service rule, industry productivity could improve as much as 0.8% overnight, based on analysis from transportation research firm FTR. A productivity increase will be driven by an uptick
- [Lack of Qualified Drivers Squeezing Capacity](https://cantruck.ca/lack-of-qualified-drivers-squeezing-capacity/) - A overwhelming majority of carriers surveyed say they are likely to increase wages while expanding their searches for replacement drivers as attracting and retaining operators continues to be a growing challenge for the industry, reports Transport Capital Partners in its latest fourth quarter business expectations survey. As capacity tightens and cost rise, carriers are responding
- [Funds for Fleets Guide Identifies Programs, Helps With Applications](https://cantruck.ca/unds-for-fleets-guide-identifies-programs-helps-with-applications/) - Trucking HR Canada has published the second edition of its popular Funds for Fleets guide, identifying government funding available to employers in Canada’s trucking industry – and a related service will even help with the applications. Recent additions to the guide include details about the Canada Job Grant, which provides up to 2/3 of the
- [NAFTA Truck Freight Hits Record High](https://cantruck.ca/nafta-truck-freight-hits-record-high/) - The change in the value of U.S.-Canada freight moved by truck increased the most of any mode during October, growing 4.7% over the same period last year. Freight moved by air increased 1.7% and rail by 0.7%. Freight moved by pipeline decreased 2.6% and vessel fell 14.7%, mainly due to lower mineral fuel prices. Trucks
- [Final Changes From 2012 Jobs and Growth Act Coming March 2015](https://cantruck.ca/final-changes-from-2012-jobs-and-growth-act-coming-march-2015/) - Update on recent changes to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations as published in the Canada Gazette on December 31, 2014. The Jobs and Growth Act, 2012, which amends the Canada Labour Code, was given Royal Assent on December 14, 2012, and since that time sections of this act have slowly been brought into force and
- [New Jersey CBT Tax Compliance Option for Carriers Extended to Jan. 30](https://cantruck.ca/new-jersey-cbt-tax-compliance-option-for-carriers-extended-to-jan-30/) - CTA was able to once again negotiate an extension with the state of New Jersey over the voluntary disclosure program for Canadian carriers to voluntarily register their business and file appropriate taxes. The original allowance, which was scheduled to conclude on Jan. 15, is now extended until Jan. 30. As OTA reported in late October,
- [EDITORIAL: Canada Transportation Act Review: Part I – National Standards?](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-canada-transportation-act-review-part-i-national-standards/) - By: David Bradley Canada’s Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt, has launched a statutory review of the Canada Transportation Act to provide an independent assessment of how federal policies and programs can best ensure that the national transportation system “has the capacity and nimbleness to support Canada’s long-term economic growth and prosperity across all sectors.” The
- [Carriers Say Freight Left on Docks as Capacity Tightens](https://cantruck.ca/carriers-say-freight-left-on-docks-as-capacity-tightens/) - A shortage of capacity and lack of qualified drivers is changing the dynamics of freight, according to Transport Capital Partners’ recent survey. The trucking trade press is alive with news of a growing capacity crunch. But, to what degree? TCP Partner and survey leader Richard Mikes says the latest survey attempts to find out why
- [FMCSA, ATA Continue to Disagree on CSA Crash Risk Methodology](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-ata-continue-to-disagree-on-csa-crash-risk-methodology/) - The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a study examining whether crashes in which the carrier was not at fault are indicative of future crash risks. The FMCSA’s conclusions continue to appear to be at odds with the American Trucking Associations’ opinion on the matter. The study looked at whether police accident
- [Newcom Acquires Glacier Media Publications, Truck News](https://cantruck.ca/newcom-acquires-glacier-media-truck-news/) - Newcom Business Media – the family-owned CTA Team Canada Elite member which publishes popular trade magazines such as Today’s Trucking Magazine, Truck and Trailer and Transport Routier and is the producer of the Truck World show – has just grown by more than 100 percent after acquiring Glacier Media, which is the publisher of Truck
- [Feds Fund Truck Driver Training in Western Canada](https://cantruck.ca/feds-fund-truck-driver-training-in-western-canada/) - Ottawa announced that it is making available $268,000 to support driver and manager training in the Western Canadian trucking industry. The announcement was made by Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. The money will go towards training for Western Canadian
- [Study: No Ill Effects From New Clean Diesel Engines](https://cantruck.ca/study-no-ill-effects-from-new-clean-diesel-engines/) - Modern, clean diesel engines emit virtually no soot or harmful emissions that they are not harmful to animals and likely humans, according to a comprehensive study by the Health Effects Institute. The study concluded that there’s no evidence that exposure to new-technology, post-2010 diesel engines is linked to lung cancer. The lengthy study was conducted
- [Attention Required as Changes to CBSA Offload Service Provider Effective Feb. 1](https://cantruck.ca/attention-required-as-changes-to-cbsa-offload-service-provider-effective-feb-1/) - CTA has confirmed that the company that conducts offloads for CBSA highway exams has changed. A new company, Employment Professionals, will become the provider for CBSA offload services effective Sunday February 1, 2015. The change affects all ports of entry into Canada. What this means is that all highway carriers that have accounts set up
- [APTA Questions NB Toll Plan](https://cantruck.ca/apta-questions-nb-toll-plan/) - The Gallant Government in New Brunswick has stated publicly that tolls are on the table again as an option to generate more revenues. But, asks the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association in a press release response: “Is the right move to reduce our deficit and stabilize the province? Is adding road tolls a viable solution considering
- [AMTA Unveils New Road Knights Team](https://cantruck.ca/amta-unveils-new-road-knights-team/) - The Alberta Motor Transport Association has selected its next team of road safety ambassadors. The 2015-2016 AMTA Road Knights are: Marsh Duncanson, of Bison Transport in Calgary; Harvey Wardill of Gibson Energy in Grande Prairie; Harminder Dhaliwal of Trimac Transportation Services in Calgary; Calvin Briggs of Grimshaw Trucking in Leduc; and Curtis Mann of Bison
- [TCA Boss: Creativity Key to Attracting NextGen Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tca-boss-creativity-key-to-attracting-nextgen-drivers/) - The onus is on the trucking industry to find its next generation of truck drivers, says current TCA Chairman Shephard Dunn of Indiana-based Bestway Express, adding that carriers who are most responsive to change are the ones who will continue to grow in an ever-changing marketplace. Welcoming attendees of the 2014 recruitment and retention conference
- [Pollution Probe Report Examines ROI and Adoption of Trailer Technologies](https://cantruck.ca/pollution-probe-report-examines-roi-and-adoption-of-trailer-technologies/) - A new white paper led by Pollution Probe and the International Council on Clean Transportation, and funded by Environment Canada, examines the costs, performance levels, and current adoption rates of GHG reducing technologies for trailers in the Canadian on-road freight sector. The white paper is intended to help inform policymakers and the Canadian trucking industry
- [Deadline for Top Fleet Employers Program 2 Weeks Away](https://cantruck.ca/deadline-for-top-fleet-employers-program-2-weeks-away/) - Fleets have just a couple more weeks to submit applications for Trucking HR Canada’s second annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes the best workplaces in the nation’s trucking industry. Initial online applications are due on Feb. 27 at www.truckingHR.com. Hard copies of supporting documents are due March 27. Fleets which applied last year will
- [Federal Minister to Address Women with Drive Leadership Summit](https://cantruck.ca/federal-minister-to-address-women-with-drive-leadership-summit/) - Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Canada’s Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, will be among a growing list of high-profile speakers at Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit. “We are honoured to welcome the Minister to our event,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “Her participation demonstrates the federal
- [Stability Control System Rule Sent to White House for Final Approval](https://cantruck.ca/stability-control-system-rule-sent-to-white-house-for-final-approval/) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has sent its federal rule requiring new trucks to come standard with electronic stability control systems to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for approval. The rule is designed to help mitigate rollover and loss-of-control crashes, according to the synopses from NHTSA, which adds that rollovers are
- [FMCSA Names Stakeholders to Develop Entry-level Driver Training Rule](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-names-stakeholders-to-develop-entry-level-driver-training-rule/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has composed a 26-member group made up of carriers, drivers, training schools and safety organizations to a committee tasked with developing an entry-level driver training rule in the U.S. As reported by CCJ magazine, the committee will be responsible for helping to develop minimum training requirements for
- [‘P3’ Style Compensation for Drivers ‘Here to Stay’](https://cantruck.ca/p3-style-compensation-for-drivers-here-to-stay/) - Pay-per-productivity has a nice ring to it – increasingly so for both carriers and drivers. Data availability and technology will continue to change the way carriers compensate drivers, says the Prosperio Group’s Beth Carroll, who spoke recently at the Recruiting and Retention Conference. As a result, CCJ magazine reports, performance-based pay is becoming a bigger
- [DOT Pushes Back e-Logs, Speed Limier Rules](https://cantruck.ca/dot-pushes-back-e-logs-speed-limier-rules/) - The US Department of Transportation has reportedly pushed back projected publication dates for some major trucking regulations expected this year, trade media reports. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s monthly rulemakings report states: The projected publication date for a Final Rule to mandate use of electronic logging devices by all drivers who are required to
- [ATRI: Aging Demographics to Fuel Driver Shortage Next 10 Years](https://cantruck.ca/557-2/) - More than half of truck operators in the U.S. are 45 or older, according to data presented last by the American Transportation Research Institute, placing even more stress on the systematic underpinnings of an already problematic driver recruiting and retention problem. In a conference call by Stifel Capital Markets, ATRI President Rebecca Brewster outlined the
- [ATA Puts HOS Restart Fix at the Top of Wish List](https://cantruck.ca/ata-puts-hos-restart-fix-at-the-top-of-wish-list/) - Permanently repealing certain aspects of the 34-hour restart provision of the U.S. hours-of-service rules remains a top priority of the American Trucking Associations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended for one year parts of the reset rule, effectively reverting back to its original reset provision when the HoS rules were enacted. David Osiecki,
- [US Bridge Plaza Deal Officially Announced](https://cantruck.ca/us-bridge-plaza-deal-officially-announced/) - Canada has agreed to pay via public-private partnership (P3) the cost to build a U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned Detroit-Windsor bridge, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced in the House of Commons this week. Uncertainty about financing the U.S. plaza was considered the last major roadblock for the full bridge-plaza construction project to move
- [‘Time Running Out’  to Solve Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/time-running-out-to-solve-driver-shortage/) - The clock is winding down for the trucking industry to stave off the worst impacts of the driver shortage, a panel of industry leaders warned at the 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. As reported by Fleet Owner’s Sean Kilcarr: [otaTextBox padding="20"] We’ve got to get out ahead of ourselves on this problem,” noted
- [Free Webinar on Payroll Fundamentals](https://cantruck.ca/free-webinar-on-payroll-fundamentals/) - The Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to host a free and interactive webinar outlining employers’ basic payroll obligations for new businesses. This webinar will prove especially informative to individuals who are new to managing a payroll. The webinar will also outline: Introduction to payroll management Withholding requirements for salary wages Employer obligations Participants will have
- [Industry Insiders Say Driver Pay to Keep Climbing](https://cantruck.ca/industry-insiders-say-driver-pay-to-keep-climbing/) - The accelerating pace of truckload driver pay increases in 2014 won’t let up this year in the midst of a driver shortage, and probably beyond, several industry executives predicted at the BB&T Capital Markets transportation conference last month. As reported in the latest issue of Transport Topics, Richard Stocking, president of Swift Transportation, said after
- [OTA Launches Operation UpGRADE Survey on Driver Treatment](https://cantruck.ca/ota-launches-operation-upgrade-survey-on-driver-treatment/) - The way truck drivers are treated by shippers and consignees is a point of heated discussion between motor carriers and their customers – one which is proving to have huge ramifications on the growing shortage of drivers in the trucking industry. To identify which shippers and consignees drivers rank highly (and those they don’t) in
- [APTA: Marine Atlantic Ice-Breaking Not Adequate](https://cantruck.ca/apta-marine-atlantic-ice-breaking-not-adequate/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says the current weather situation, including the build-up of ice in the Atlantic gulf, is “very distressing” and called on the government to do a better job of helping to maintain ferry transportation services. Jean-Marc Picard, executive director of the APTA, said the accumulating ice is impacting ferry service to
- [Reminder: Webinar on Canada-US Entry/Exit Information Sharing](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-webinar-on-canada-us-entryexit-information-sharing/) - As a result of recent media attention, CTA has been receiving numerous questions from carriers and truck drivers regarding the Canada-US Entry/Exit information sharing initiative and the possible tax and residency implications for commercial drivers who operate into and out of the United States. CTA has been working with tax and immigration lawyers from both
- [Manitoba Expands Wide-Base Tire Allowance](https://cantruck.ca/manitoba-expands-wide-base-tire-allowance/) - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced that New Generation Wide Base Tires can now be used at full RTAC weights on RTAC highways in the province. “Long-haul tractor trailers outfitted with New Generation Wide Base Single Tires can now carry the same weights as dual tires on designated Manitoba highways,” Jobs and the Economy Minister
- [Q&A: Preventing Cargo Crime](https://cantruck.ca/qa-preventing-cargo-crime/) - In a recent issue, Truck News conducted a lengthy Q&A with Norm Sneyd, Bison Transport’s vice-president of business development, to discuss how carriers can protect themselves from cargo crime: [otaTextBox padding="20"] TN: Norm, cargo theft has been an issue for a long time, but it seems we hear more about it today than in past years.
- [FMCSA Moves Up ELD Final Rule to Sept. 30](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-moves-up-eld-final-rule-to-sept-30/) - The projected publication date for a rule mandating the use of electronic onboard recorders (ELDs) in the U.S. has been updated to Sept. 30 – nearly two months ahead of the previously projected date of Nov. 9. The announcement was made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, according to Heavy Duty Trucking magazine. While
- [Feds Fund Mentoring Programs to Boost Women in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/feds-fund-mentoring-programs-to-boost-women-in-trucking/) - The Government of Canada has committed $421,720 to develop mentorship programs that will help further the careers of women in the nation’s trucking industry, and identify best practices that can better support the hiring and retention of under-represented demographic groups. The funding was announced this morning by Dr. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister
- [Survey: Women in Trucking Satisfied With Their Jobs](https://cantruck.ca/survey-women-in-trucking-satisfied-with-their-jobs/) - Despite it being a male-dominated industry, women who work in trucking overwhelmingly report mostly positive experiences. A recent survey by Trucking HR Canada found that about 70 percent of women surveyed said their experience in the industry has been positive or “mostly positive” with a few challenges. Close to 10%, said they felt they had
- [House of Commons Transport Committee TDG Report Recommends ELDs, Electronic Stability Control for Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/house-of-commons-transport-committee-tdg-report-recommends-elds-electronic-stability-control-for-trucks/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the recommendations contained in a report from the House of Commons all-party Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on the transportation of dangerous goods and safety management systems in Canada. David Bradley, CEO of the alliance, who appeared before the committee last year, said “the report takes
- [Canada-US Sign Formal Border Preclearance Agreement](https://cantruck.ca/canada-us-sign-formal-border-preclearance-agreement/) - Canadian Trucking Alliance President David Bradley commended today’s preclearance agreement between Canada and the U.S. as a positive step towards achieving the promises of a freer flowing, more efficient border under the Beyond the Border Action Plan. Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Steven Blaney and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh
- [Bison Named Safest Fleet in North America by TCA](https://cantruck.ca/bison-named-safest-fleet-in-north-america-by-tca/) - CTA carrier member, Bison Transport, won the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) National Fleet Safety Awards. The grand prize award, which was announced at the TCA’s annual convention in Kissimmee, Fla., went to Bison Transport for the large carrier division (over 25 million miles). FTC Transportation Inc. (FTCT) of Oklahoma City was named the winner in
- [Cargo Thefts Fall in 2014, But Average Value Increases](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-thefts-fall-in-2014-but-average-value-increases/) - The number cargo thefts fell last year compared to 2013, but the average value of the heists increased, according to theft prevention and recovery service provider CargoNet. CargoNet reports cargo theft incidents in the U.S. fell last year from 2013, but the average value per incident increased to $181,681. For all of 2014, $89.5 million
- [ATA Says Public CSA App ‘Irresponsible’](https://cantruck.ca/ata-says-public-csa-app-irresponsible/) - The American Trucking Associations is objecting to the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s move to release a smartphone app that will allow the public instant access to online safety performance data on interstate truck and bus companies. ATA and other groups, including the enforcement community, have strongly opposed the enabling of public access to CSA scores. Their
- [Drivers the Foundation of Fleets’ Safety Culture](https://cantruck.ca/drivers-the-foundation-of-fleets-safety-culture/) - A healthy safety culture helps a trucking company recruit better, safer and more professional drivers, says Rob Penner, executive vice president and COO of Winnipeg-based Bison Transport. Speaking as part of a panel discussion at the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting in Kissimmee, Fla., Penner and other trucking execs explained how building a culture of
- [CTA Welcomes Transport Minister’s Support For Key Safety Initiatives](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-transport-ministers-support-for-key-safety-initiatives/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is hailing today’s declaration of support from federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt for the introduction of two key safety initiatives – electronic logging devices (ELDs) and roll stability technology. Raitt made the announcement today at a roundtable meeting in Toronto with trucking company executives of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. CTA,
- [LTL Profit Revved for Revival](https://cantruck.ca/ltl-profit-revved-revival/) - Strong industrial and retail economy, as well as tightness in capacity due to the lack of any new entrants in the past 10 years, has the once-beleaguered LTL sector poised for one of its best profit years since at least 2004, industry executives and analysts told Logistics Management magazine. “For the foreseeable future, pricing is
- [Joint ATA-CTA Survey To Help Reduce Cost of  IFTA Decal Program](https://cantruck.ca/joint-ata-cta-survey-to-help-reduce-cost-of-ifta-decal-program/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is working with American Trucking Association (ATA) to raise awareness among state and provincial authorities regarding the cost for carriers to comply with the IFTA decal requirement. CTA has mirrored a survey that attempts to examine not just the costs of the decal fees themselves, but also what it costs
- [APTA: NB Fuel Tax Hike Puts Atlantic Truckers at Disadvantage](https://cantruck.ca/apta-nb-fuel-tax-hike-puts-atlantic-truckers-at-disadvantage/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says it is shocked with the New Brunswick government’s 2015-16 budget which will raise taxes on diesel fuel for truckers. Effective midnight April 1 2015, the provincial tax on diesel fuel will increase by 2.3 cents per litre, from 19.2 to 21.5 cents per litre. Executive Director, Jean-Marc Picard pointed
- [ATA Keeps Pressure on FMCSA to Change CSA Scoring System](https://cantruck.ca/ata-keeps-pressure-on-fmcsa-to-change-csa-scoring-system/) - The American Trucking Associations continues to urge the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make “common sense changes” to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability scoring system by removing crashes not caused by trucking companies or their drivers. The FMCSA currently includes all types crashes in its CSA scoring, factoring in accidents not caused by a commercial vehicle.
- [Editorial: On the Move Road Map Gets it Right for Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-on-the-move-road-map-gets-it-right-for-trucking/) - By Louise Yako, President & CEO, BC Trucking Association When the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) released the BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan on March 18, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) was glad to see not only plans for infrastructure improvements, but the more important message that BC’s economy depends on a
- [Cross-Border Truck Freight Rises in January](https://cantruck.ca/cross-border-truck-freight-rises-in-january/) - U.S.-Canada freight totaled $48.1 billion in January as three out of five transportation modes (air, truck, and rail) carried more U.S.-Canada freight than in January 2014, according to U.S. Transportation Department figures. Year-over-year, the value of U.S.-Canada trade by air increased the most of any mode, growing by 3.4%. Truck freight increased by 2.7% and
- [Truck Makers Want ‘Complete Vehicle’ GHG Phase 2 Rule](https://cantruck.ca/truck-makers-want-complete-vehicle-ghg-phase-2-rule/) - Phase 2 of the U.S. federal GHG/MPG rules was a hot topic for industry suppliers at last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, K, with several truck makers signaled their strong preference that it takes the form of a “complete vehicle standard” instead of the engine-only standard put forth by the first phase affecting post-2014
- [Trucking Conditions Solid Despite Facing Headwinds](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-conditions-solid-despite-facing-headwinds/) - This year will be somewhat of a transition year for carriers as freight flows appear to be less disrupted than in 2014,” says John Larkin, managing director and head of transportation research for Wall Street investment firm Stifel Nicolaus & Co. In a recent industry communique, as reported by Fleet Owner magazine, Larkin predicted that
- [A 20-something’s View on Recruiting Nextgen Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/a-20-somethings-view-on-recruiting-nextgen-drivers/) - The worsening driver shortage has been one of the most discussed issues in the trucking industry in recent years, leading to concerns where motor carriers will find trucking’s next wave of drivers as the current generation nears and even surpasses the age of retirement. However, carriers are now finding out just how difficult it is
- [CTA Launches National Consultation With Provincial Associations on Future Trucking Equipment](https://cantruck.ca/cta-launches-national-consultation-with-provincial-associations-on-future-trucking-equipment/) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to release sometime in June its proposed rule on the second round of greenhouse gas regulations (GHG) for heavy trucks. When implemented, this rule will set more requirements for suppliers of heavy trucks, engines, and trailer manufacturers to sell certain technologies to their customers. These technologies will
- [Some Things You Might Not Know About the Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/some-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-driver-shortage/) - One reason the driver shortage is so acute right now is that during the recession between 2007 to 2011 the trucking industry literally recruited no new drivers. As in zero, reinforces Gordon Klemp, CEO of the National Transportation Institute in the U.S. In fact, many fleets let drivers go, others retired early, and the growth
- [CVSA Roadcheck Slated for June 2-4](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-roadcheck-slated-for-june-2-4/) - Roadcheck, the annual inspection blitz done by a joint effort of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Provincial ministries of transportation, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been scheduled for June 2-4. Roughly 10,000 inspectors from enforcement agencies in Canada and the U.S. will perform nearly 70,000 inspections on trucks and buses over the
- [Report: ‘Internet of Things’ to Transform  Global Logistics](https://cantruck.ca/report-internet-of-things-to-transform-global-logistics/) - A new trend report compiled by Cisco Consulting Services and DHL claims that the “Internet of Things” – that’s to say the oft-predicted scenario in which date from objects imbedded with unique identifiers are transferred over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction – will completely transform global supply chain structures and logistics practices
- [Driver Shortage Spilling Over Into Intermodal](https://cantruck.ca/driver-shortage-spilling-over-into-intermodal/) - The truck driver shortage in truckload was said to be pushing freight from the highways to intermodal rail. But the shortage has now jumped tracks and may be the biggest threat to intermodal growth, reports the Journal of Commerce. Speakers at the recent NASSTRAC Shippers Conference said that now even drayage truck drivers are increasingly
- [Federal Budget Delivers Fiscal Balance, Lower Personal and Small Business Taxes](https://cantruck.ca/federal-budget-delivers-fiscal-balance-lower-personal-and-small-business-taxes/) - As promised, yesterday’s federal budget – the first introduced by finance minister, Joe Oliver and the last before the upcoming federal election campaign – restored fiscal balance to the government’s books. In fact, it generated a modest surplus, contained a series of personal tax goodies, lowers taxes on small business and sets the stage for
- [Star: Rollovers Point to Need for Mandatory Truck Stability Systems](https://cantruck.ca/ststar-rollovers-point-to-need-for-mandatory-truck-stability-systems/) - A second truck rollover in as many weeks on the new Herb Gray Parkway roundabout, illustrates why anti-rollover technology should be standard for manufacturers of heavy transport trucks, according to a Windsor Star article. Interviewed by the Star, OTA president David Bradley said government should require all new tractor-trailers be equipped with electronic stability control
- [ATA Wants Fast Action on Speed-Limiter Rule](https://cantruck.ca/ata-wants-fast-action-on-speed-limiter-rule/) - The American Trucking Associations is again urging the Department of Transportation to move forward with a rulemaking requiring electronic speed limiters on commercial trucks that operate on roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or above. DOT recently announced another delay for the joint FMCSA/NHTSA rule, prompting the ATA to push the government into moving
- [Women With Drive Returning in ‘16](https://cantruck.ca/women-with-drive-returning-in-16/) - Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit will be back in Toronto on March 3, 2016. About 135 delegates attended this year’s inaugural event, which shed new light on the steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada’s trucking industry, according to organizers. “Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received, it’s clear
- [FMCSA Could Reward Carriers for Going Beyond Safety Regs](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-could-reward-carriers-for-going-beyond-safety-regs/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on the potential development of a program that would take into consideration a motor carrier’s “proactive voluntary implementation of state-of-the-art best practices and technologies” when evaluating the company’s safety program. Dubbed “Beyond Compliance,” the nascent initiative would include voluntary programs implemented by motor carriers that
- [CTA Pleased to See eManifest Implementation Date Finally Announced](https://cantruck.ca/cta-pleased-to-see-emanifest-implementation-date-finally-announced/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance welcomes the publishing of Canada Gazette Part II today which outlines changes to regulations regarding eManifest information required by Canada Border Services Agency prior to arrival in Canada. The publishing of the Canada Gazette Part II indicates to highway carriers that there are now 45 days to comply with CBSA’s Advanced
- [A Woman Trucker’s Take on the Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/a-woman-truckers-take-on-the-driver-shortage/) - Part of a year-long WebXclusive series, "The Driver Dilemma," Heavy Duty Trucking’s Deborah Lockridge profiles the female half of a Canadian husband-and-wife driving team who shares some interesting advice on recruiting women drivers to deal with the driver shortage: [otaTextBox padding="20"] Amanda Jones has been on the road with husband Art Johansson for 13 years
- [EDITORIAL: Simply Duplicating US Truck GHG Standards Won’t Work for Canadian Fleets](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-simply-duplicating-us-truck-ghg-standards-wont-work-for-canadian-fleets/) - By: David Bradley Last year saw the coming into force of the first ever fuel economy/GHG reduction standards for heavy trucks in North America. The Canadian rules, introduced by Environment Canada, mirrored those developed and introduced in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency. As indicated at the time, the EPA viewed these as
- [Commercial Truck Drivers First Certified Occupation Under Proposed MB Act](https://cantruck.ca/commercial-truck-drivers-first-certified-occupation-under-proposed-mb-act/) - The new certified occupations act introduced in the Manitoba legislature last week by Kevin Chief, Manitoba Jobs and the Economy Minister, would provide better training and skills development for Manitoba workers, specifically people wanting to start a career as a truck drivers, says the Manitoba Trucking Association. The proposed act would ensure Manitoba workers in
- [Average Cargo Theft Value Increases](https://cantruck.ca/average-cargo-theft-value-increases/) - The number of cargo theft incidents declined in the U.S. during the first quarter from the same time in 2014, but the average value of each heist jumped 25%, according to the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International. While there was a 14% drop in total cases from a year earlier, the average loss value
- [Video: The Autonomous Truck Comes to Life](https://cantruck.ca/video-the-autonomous-truck-comes-to-life/) - Heavy Duty Trucking’s Jim Park takes Freightliner’s first autonomous truck for a spin around the Nevada desert: HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park had a 45-minute ride in the truck during the roll-out event. He captured the following video on that ride. In the video, it’s explained how the driver interacts with so-called Highway Pilot, and
- [NTSB Issues Recommendations for On-Board Video on Commercial Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/ntsb-issues-recommendations-for-on-board-video-on-commercial-vehicles/) - The National Transportation Safety Board recently released a report pushing the benefits of onboard video systems for commercial trucks while making recommendations to several organizations to improve the use of the systems. NTSB’s report focused on in-cab camera systems recording driver-facing video and road-facing video either continuously or as the result of a triggering event. It
- [OTA Biz Survey: Truckers Rolling Through Headwinds](https://cantruck.ca/ota-biz-survey-truckers-rolling-through-headwinds/) - Ontario’s recent economic turbulence and stagnant U.S. market growth has led to lower freight volumes and rates throughout the first part of 2015, although conditions on both fronts are still expected to remain quite resilient. The Ontario Trucking Association’s second quarter 2015 business conditions survey for the bellwether sector (which covers carriers’ experiences and forecasts
- [Western Carriers to CTA: Tell Ottawa We Can’t Afford to Operate Unreliable Equipment](https://cantruck.ca/western-carriers-to-cta-tell-ottawa-we-cant-afford-to-operate-unreliable-equipment/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance recently visited western carriers to solicit their views on potential changes to commercial tractors, engines and trailers as a result of proposed changes to the greenhouse gas regulation expected to be released next month. Carriers operating in the west echoed the feedback CTA received at a special session at the annual
- [Truckmaker Raises GHG Phase 2 Alert](https://cantruck.ca/truckmaker-raises-ghg-phase-2-alert/) - The "trucking industry continues to suffer from “technology fatigue from all the add-ons” required to meet earlier emission rules,” admits Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. Speaking with the media during the latest Volvo Ocean Race stopover, Nyberg said there is some concern that upcoming Phase 2 GHG regulations could push back hard
- [MTA Names Director of Trucking Safety Program](https://cantruck.ca/mta-names-director-of-trucking-safety-program/) - The Manitoba Trucking Association announced Ed Pschulski is the new director of the Manitoba Trucking Safety Program. Pschulski brings over 14 years experience as a safety professional with an additional nine years as a production supervisor. He is a certified first aid instructor, a fire and life safety educator, on the board of directors for
- [White House Receives Speed Limiter Proposal; Clears Stability Control](https://cantruck.ca/white-house-receives-speed-limiter-proposal-clears-stability-control/) - Speed limiters for heavy trucks are a step closer to becoming federally mandated in the U.S., as the proposed rule from the Dept. of Transportation has reached the White House. Details of the rule, developed jointly by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), will not be
- [WSJ: Trucking Coming Up Short in Search for Young Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/wsj-trucking-coming-up-short-in-search-for-young-drivers/) - The Wall Street Journal recently chronicled the growing shortage of truck drivers and how replacing the aging driver pool with new faces is a challenging mission for carriers . The the average age of truck drivers is nearing 50, the WSJ notes, and trucking companies and their customers face a looming demographic problem because fewer
- [CTA Carriers: Wear Plaid for Dad!](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carriers-wear-plaid-for-dad/) - You don’t have to be Don Cherry or a 1990’s grunge rocker from Seattle to pull off plaid. In advance of Father’s Day, join the legion of Canadians, including at least one CTA member carrier, who will be Wearing Plaid for Dad on June 19. Leading up to Father’s Day, a time when the focus
- [NHTSA Issues Truck Electronic Stability Control Rule](https://cantruck.ca/nhtsa-issues-truck-electronic-stability-control-rule/) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its long-awaited final rule to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on Class 7-8 trucks. The rule will take effect for “most heavy trucks” in 2017, according to the agency. NHTSA indicated that compliance with the ESC systems will be achieved using a “J-turn” test that replicates a
- [CTA Fleets Make Up Bulk of Top Fleet Employers List](https://cantruck.ca/cta-fleets-make-up-bulk-of-top-fleet-employers-list/) - Trucking HR Canada recently announced the winners of its Top Fleet Employers program, a list that is made of up predominately of CTA member carriers. “These 22 fleets demonstrate a broad array of industry best practices,” said Tamara Miller, Trucking HR Canada’s director of programs and services. “Their employees clearly understand performance expectations. Unique initiatives ranged
- [Daimler Trucks Wants to Replace Mirrors with Cameras](https://cantruck.ca/daimler-trucks-wants-to-replace-mirrors-with-cameras/) - Citing it as a way to improve aerodynamics and gain more flexibility in new technologies Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is asking the U.S. government to revise federal regulations to allow manufacturers to replace truck side-mounted rear view mirrors with camera-monitor systems (CMS). Daimler argues that modern camera-based systems can do the same job as
- [CTA Asking Feedback on Proposed Amendments to Part 8 Reporting Requirements, TDG Regs](https://cantruck.ca/cta-asking-feedback-on-proposed-amendments-to-part-8-reporting-requirements-tdg-regs/) - This past weekend, Transport Canada (TC) posted proposed amendments to Part 8, Reporting Requirements, of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette. TC has provided a 30 day comment period after which they will review comments from industry. CTA will be submitting comments to the proposals in
- [Federal Labour Minister Urges Truckers to Address Workplace Mental Health](https://cantruck.ca/federal-labour-minister-urges-truckers-to-address-workplace-mental-health/) - Federal Minister of Labour Dr. Kellie Leitch recently wrote to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, asking the group to encourage member carriers to take action to address the issue of psychological health in the workplace. The minister’s letter refers to sources of data showing that a significant proportion of the Canadian workforce suffers from some form
- [US Bill Extends Original HoS Restart](https://cantruck.ca/us-bill-extends-original-hos-restart/) - The US House today approved HR 2577, the T-HUD bill, which includes an extension of the current rollback of the hours of service restart provisions. The $55.3 billion bill includes a number of policy riders sought by various segments of the trucking industry in the U.S. including permission for the use twin 33-foot trailers. According
- [NTSB Report Calls For More Vehicle Collision Warning Tech](https://cantruck.ca/ntsb-report-calls-for-more-vehicle-collision-warning-tech/) - A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board calls for more widespread use of collision mitigation systems with active braking among commercial and passenger vehicles. The special report, titled The Use of Forward Collision Avoidance Systems to Prevent and Mitigate Rear-End Crashes, concluded that collision mitigation systems can prevent or lessen the severity of
- [EPA Reportedly Mulling GHG Phase 2 Engine Standard Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/epa-reportedly-mulling-ghg-phase-2-engine-standard-mandate/) - The Environmental Protection Agency will reportedly propose fuel-economy standards that would mandate efficiency gains in engines and transmissions rather than solely accept fuel economy compliance from an array of technology equipped on the full tractor-trailer, as truck OEMs had been urging. According to Transport Topics, the news comes from engine makers who have been in
- [TransX Truck Driver Named MTA Driver of the Year](https://cantruck.ca/transx-truck-driver-named-mta-driver-of-the-year/) - The Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada are pleased to announce that this year's Manitoba Driver of the Year is – Murray Slack of the TransX Group of Companies. The Driver of the Year is presented annually, and is selected from the Industry Excellence Award recipients from the previous year. The recipient is chosen
- [BCTA Names New Board & Exec Committee](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-names-new-board-exec-committee/) - The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2015 – 2016 at its Annual General Meeting and Management Conference in Whistler, BC. The new Board of Directors is as follows: Andrew Anderson, Motrux Inc., Delta Phil Bandstra, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd., Smithers Michael Bennett, CMW Insurance Services Ltd., Burnaby Mike Bissell, Langley
- [Cargo Thefts Trending Back Up](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-thefts-trending-back-up/) - Cargo theft is up 11% in March through May from the same period in 2014, according to the theft prevention and recovery network CargoNet. Overall, thefts from truck stops went from being the lowest category in 2014 to the category with the most thefts. Similarly, roadside thefts were low in 2014 but the second-highest category
- [EPA-NHTSA Unveil Proposal for Phase 2 of GHG Truck Rule](https://cantruck.ca/epa-nhtsa-unveil-proposal-for-phase-2-of-ghg-truck-rule/) - The US EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally released their long-awaited proposal for the second round of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency rules for commercial trucks. Phase 2 of the regulations for 2021 to 2027-model trucks and tractors and 2018-to-2027 MY trailers covers entire vehicles and – as was reported earlier, there
- [Construction of New Windsor Border Highway in the Homestretch](https://cantruck.ca/construction-of-new-windsor-border-highway-in-the-homestretch/) - After five years of construction, the Herb Gray Parkway, which links Highway 401 through Windsor to Brighton Beach — the site of the newly planned Gordie Howe International Bridge – is days away from being opened up to drivers. Workers are putting the final touches on $1.4-billion, 11-kilometre border highway, which the Windsor Star reports
- [State of Logistics: Despite Serious Capacity Crunch, Rates Only ‘Steady’](https://cantruck.ca/state-of-logistics-despite-serious-capacity-crunch-rates-only-steady/) - Last year was the “best year for the supply chain industry since the Great Recession” but serious concern over the truck driver shortage persist, said transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' (CSCMP) 26th Annual “State of Logistics Report” which is presented by Penske Logistics. The transportation sector grew by
- [APTA Supports Study to Twin Highway, but Wants Consultation](https://cantruck.ca/apta-supports-study-to-twin-highway-but-wants-consultation/) - The Nova Scotia government is to be applauded for examining ways of speeding up construction on some of the province's most dangerous sections of highway, says the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. The association says the government's commitment to undertake a study on how to twin sections of the highway more quickly is a good approach,
- [AMTA Makes Push for Wide-based Single Tires](https://cantruck.ca/amta-makes-push-for-wide-based-single-tires/) - After Manitoba recently followed Quebec and Ontario in allowing wide-base single tires to carry the same load weights as dual tires on designated highways, truckers in neighbouring Alberta are urging their province to follow suit. Carl Rosenau of Rosenau Transport Ltd and former chairman for the Alberta Motor Transport Association, recently told the Edmonton Sun
- [U.S.-Canada Freight Value Takes a Tumble](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-canada-freight-value-takes-a-tumble/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight fell sharply in April, according to a new U.S. Transportation Department report, as overall freight traffic between all three North American Free Trade Agreement countries also declined. U.S.-Canada freight totaled US$48.8 billion in April, down 12.5 percent from a year earlier, as all modes of transportation – truck, rail, air,
- [Companies Aim to Make Trucking More Welcoming to Women Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/companies-aim-to-make-trucking-more-welcoming-to-women-drivers/) - With trucking facing a growing driver shortage in North America, many companies are looking for ways to help make the industry more attractive to women drivers and potential new recruits. Ryder, for example, is partnering with the nonprofit Women in Trucking to do just that. As reported by Fortune magazine, Ryder Dedicated, a logistics outsourcing
- [FMCSA Proposes Changes to CSA](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-proposes-changes-to-csa/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled proposed changes to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, including changing some intervention thresholds to better reflect crash risk. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking: The proposal would change some of the SMS Intervention Thresholds to better reflect the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories’ (BASICs) correlation to
- [ATA: Move CSA to 'Risk-Based' Enforcement](https://cantruck.ca/ata-move-csa-to-risk-based-enforcement/) - The American Trucking Associations applauded The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed changes to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, but insists there's much more that needs to be done to fix the rule. In a press release, called on the FMCSA to accelerate the agency’s efforts to integrate more risk-based assessments into its enforcement
- [Poor Roads Aggravating Driver Shortage?](https://cantruck.ca/poor-roads-aggravating-driver-shortage/) - A new survey conducted by third party logistics company National Retail Systems (NRS) indicates that the worsening roadway conditioning may be contributing to the ongoing driver shortage, largely as delays due to road construction and repairs are affecting truck driver earnings. As reported by Fleet Owner: “One of the more surprising things we found is
- [BC Trucking Association Welcomes Plans for New Delta Truck Parking Facility](https://cantruck.ca/bc-trucking-association-welcomes-plans-for-new-delta-truck-parking-facility/) - The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) strongly endorsed today’s announcement by Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone about the construction of a new short-term commercial truck parking facility at Nordel Way in Delta. An expansion of parking facilities in the Lower Mainland for large commercial vehicles is much needed given the large number of
- [Reminder: ACI eManifest Requirements Begin This Week](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-aci-emanifest-requirements-begin-this-week/) - A reminder to carriers that beginning July 10, 2015 carriers who do not comply with ACI eManifest requirements may be issued zero-rated AMPS penalties (non-monetary) along with notices of non-compliance. As of January 10, 2016 penalties will have an associated monetary amount. CTA is encouraging all carriers to ensure full compliance with eManifest requirements. For
- [Carrier Sums Up Detention Math for Shippers](https://cantruck.ca/carrier-sums-up-detention-math-for-shippers/) - A new whitepaper released by one of the largest trucking companies in North America asks shippers to think of a driver’s time as an hourglass – “a perishable commodity which is continually diminishing” and provides helpful hints towards becoming a “shipper of choice.” In the paper – 660 Minutes: How Improving Driver Efficiency Increases Capacity
- [Report Examines Trailer Tech Likely Required to Meet EPA Phase 2 Regs](https://cantruck.ca/report-examines-trailer-tech-likely-required-to-meet-epa-phase-2-regs/) - While the US EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released their long-awaited proposals last month for Phase 2 of the fuel economy rules governing tractor-trailers, a research paper finds that plenty of compliant trailers are already rolling down the highway today. The proposals to further reduce GHG emissions by limiting fuel consumption will
- [Nearly 40% of Commercial Trucks Are Clean Diesel](https://cantruck.ca/nearly-40-of-commercial-trucks-are-clean-diesel/) - With less than a decade passing since EPA’s 2007 engine emission rules, more than 37 percent (and rising) of all diesel-powered medium and heavy duty commercial trucks are now equipped with “clean diesel” technology (model year 2007 or newer). According to a recent report from the Diesel Technology Forum, nearly one and four (22%) of
- [Reminder: Consignor’s Certification for TDG Paperwork Required by July 15](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-consignors-certification-for-tdg-paperwork-required-by-july-15/) - Carriers are reminded that TDG paperwork effective July 15, 2015 requires a Consignor’s Certification. The requirement in the TDG regulations (the Consignor’s responsibility), originally introduced this time last year with a yearlong phase-in allows for the Consignor’s Certification to come in several formats that can be found in Part 3.6.1 of the regulations at the
- [US Bill Could Be First Step to Lowering Truck Driver Age Limit](https://cantruck.ca/us-bill-could-be-first-step-to-lowering-truck-driver-age-limit/) - A Senate bill would instruct the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a pilot study of lowering the age at which Class A CDL holders can drive trucks across state lines in the U.S. The Commercial Driver Act (S.1672), introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and co-sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), would allow
- [ATA: Reasons Unclear For Lower Trucker Turnover](https://cantruck.ca/ata-reasons-unclear-for-lower-trucker-turnover/) - Driver turnover in the US dropped sharply in the first quarter, for reasons not completely understood by the American Trucking Associations. Turnover rates at large and small truckload fleets dropped 12%. This brought turnover at large fleet (more than US$30 million in revenue) to 84%, marking the first time it has fallen below 90% since
- [Federal Court Upholds Employee Classification Rulings](https://cantruck.ca/federal-court-upholds-employee-classification-rulings/) - In yet another statement by the courts that carriers need to be extremely diligent in classifying truck driver employees, a federal appeals court ruled last week in favor of the more than 500 FedEx Ground driver plaintiffs who claim they were wrongly classified as independent contractors, and instead should have been classified as employees of
- [NTSB Repeats Call For ‘Black Boxes’ on Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/ntsb-repeats-call-for-black-boxes-on-trucks/) - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is once again recommending that dedicated crash electronic data recorders be installed in all new heavy trucks. The NTSB, which is not regulatory body and can only make recommendations to government rulemakers, made the conclusion after a investigation of a truck-motorcoach collision last year in California in which 10
- [Shippers Express Concern Over Driver Shortage in CTA Review Submission](https://cantruck.ca/shippers-express-concern-over-driver-shortage-in-cta-review-submission/) - The Freight Management Association's (formerly CITL) has made its second submission to the Canadian Transportation Act review commission. This submission deals with trucking issues and infrastructure, specifically drawing attention to shippers’ concerns over the shortage of drivers; urban freight transportation , service disruptions at the Port of Vancouver and the fact that Canada does not
- [Could Retirees Help Ease Driver Shortage?](https://cantruck.ca/could-retirees-help-ease-driver-shortage/) - An annual survey conducted by insurance giant Northwestern Mutual finds that self-described workers in the U.S. expect to retire at age 68 – a full decade later than when current retirees left the work force – with 62% saying they need to keep working longer “from necessity” as the vast majority (79%) cite “insufficient savings”
- [Long-term Freight Outlook Rosy](https://cantruck.ca/long-term-freight-outlook-rosy/) - The long-term outlook for trucking in the US is bright with freight volumes projected to increase nearly 29% over the next 11 years, according to the American Trucking Associations, titled US Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. “The outlook for all modes of freight transportation remains bright,” said ATA chief economist Bob Costello. “Continued population growth, expansion
- [Trailer Demand ‘Defies Normal Expectations’](https://cantruck.ca/trailer-demand-defies-normal-expectations/) - North American net orders of trailers in June were up a whopping 73% compared the previous month – defying normal expectations, says ACT Research. June’s order intake came in at 27,900 units. “Although not the strongest June on record (that was the 32,000 volume of June 1994), the June 2015 order surge is exceptionally early,
- [Can Researchers ID the ‘Perfect’ Trucker?](https://cantruck.ca/can-researchers-id-the-perfect-trucker/) - A project in the U.S. that attempts to show 18-21 year old CDL drivers can be as safe as their older counterparts could also identify traits that make for a ‘perfect’ truck driver regardless of their age. As reported by Fleet Owner: "By focusing on the younger driver and dialing in on what we think
- [StatsCan: Cross-border Trucking 25% More Costly Since 9/11](https://cantruck.ca/statscan-cross-border-trucking-25-more-costly-since-911/) - Quantifying what most cross-border carriers have known for well over a decade, a Stats Canada report released this month shows how much more expensive it's become to move goods by truck across the Canada–US border since Sept. 11. This study is based on the first data produced to estimate the costs associated with trucking goods
- [ATA Claims FMCSA Spin in HoS Restart Review](https://cantruck.ca/ata-claims-fmcsa-spin-in-hos-restart-review/) - The American Trucking Association is accusing the Federal Motor Carrier safety Admin of “cherry-picking” a few points in a recent GAO review of the changes made to the 34-hour restart provisions of the HOS rule in order to “influence lawmakers.” As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, FMCSA said on July 30 that it agreed with
- [ATA Says Proposed CSA Changes ‘Fall Short’](https://cantruck.ca/ata-says-proposed-csa-changes-fall-short/) - The American Trucking Associations has once again urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to go much further in its proposed changes to the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability carrier monitoring system. The ATA filed its complaints during a comment period for proposed changes to CSA that the FMCSA published in June. “ATA is grateful that
- [Cargo Thieves Testing New Tactics](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-thieves-testing-new-tactics/) - Fake trucking companies are but the latest tactic being used by criminals to steal cargo reports Fleet Owner. According to Scott Cornell, director of the Specialty Investigations Group (SIG) at Travelers Insurance – new twists in cargo theft now include breaking up stolen loads in small groupings and storing the goods in residential homes rather
- [New Labour Survey Confirms Overtime Rule in Ottawa Area](https://cantruck.ca/new-labour-survey-confirms-overtime-rule-in-ottawa-area/) - The Labour Program has completed a survey of road transportation companies in the City of Ottawa. The results of the survey found that there was no common consensus or prevailing practice for classifying highway and city drivers in the Ottawa area. As a result, the default definition will be used to clarify overtime provision as
- [Editorial: Trucking In for Busy Fall Season](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-trucking-in-for-busy-fall-season/) - By David Bradley Although we’re all trying to soak up the last days of summer and fall is still a bit a ways off, we already know it promises to be a busy and extremely important one for the Canadian trucking industry. On Oct. 19, a federal election will take place. I have no crystal
- [Farmers Make Hay From Alberta Trucker’s Goodwill](https://cantruck.ca/farmers-make-hay-from-alberta-truckers-goodwill/) - Hope for several Edmonton farmers arrived this week in the form of a turquoise Kenworth piloted by Canadian Trucking Alliance board member Carl Rosenau, president of Rosenau Transport. Rosenau was busy this week hauling flatbeds full of donated hay to Edmonton-area farmers suffering from drought conditions. For many western farmers, this has been one of
- [APTA, IBC Take Aim at Cargo Theft in Atlantic Canada](https://cantruck.ca/apta-ibc-take-aim-at-cargo-theft-in-atlantic-canada/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has joined forces with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the RCMP to bring the national cargo theft reporting program to Atlantic Canada. The Cargo Theft Initiative, which IBC and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) launched in Ontario in 2014, brings together the insurance industry, the trucking community,
- [F&S: Driver Pay Becoming Bigger Part of Total Cost of Operation](https://cantruck.ca/fs-driver-pay-becoming-bigger-part-of-total-cost-of-operation/) - A trend analysis of fleet manager surveys conducted by global research firm Frost & Sullivan over the last half decade indicates that “total cost operation” (TCO) calculations are now front and center and concerns for trucking companies – with driver pay becoming far more critical to TCO than in the past, Fleet Owner reports. “Driver
- [CVSA Brake Safety Week Around the Corner](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-brake-safety-week-around-the-corner/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will be happening across North America in a few weeks (Sept. 6-12) as law enforcement agencies will conduct brake system inspections on commercial vehicles. CSA says also occurring are outreach and educational efforts by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors, participating motor carriers and others in the
- [Survey Looks to Support Mentoring Women in Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/survey-looks-to-support-mentoring-women-in-trucking/) - Trucking HR Canada is asking for input so it can gather information on the role mentoring can play to support more women in the trucking industry. It has launched a survey is part of group’s Women with Drive initiative that began last summer when it conducted surveys with women working in the trucking industry to
- [Food & Drink Cargo on the Menu for Thieves](https://cantruck.ca/food-drink-cargo-on-the-menu-for-cargo-thieves/) - Cargo thieves are becoming more high-tech, but the products they are targeting inside tractor-trailers is anything but. A new report by FreightWatch International says simple food and drink is the most stolen type of freight since 2008, reports Heavy Duty Trucking. AS is the case for pharmaceuticals, overall volume of food and drink thefts is
- [‘Calm Before the Storm’ For Trucking Conditions](https://cantruck.ca/calm-before-the-storm-for-trucking-conditions/) - Current US trucking market conditions could be the calm before next year’s storm, which could bring a major shift in capacity availability – as much as 10% either way -- as a result of economic and regulatory forces, says Noel Perry, senior transportation economist at FTR. As reported by Truck News, Perry insists the trucking
- [JOC: ELDs to Drive Supply Chain Gains, Benefit Drivers & Shippers](https://cantruck.ca/joc-elds-to-drive-supply-chain-gains-benefit-drivers-shippers/) - A final rule requiring all interstate commercial truck drivers to use some type of electronic logging device (ELD) to comply with hours of service is expected at the end of September. In the short-term, the number of available trucks and drivers could drop as the rule as non-compliant carriers exit the industry. But in the
- [Canada-U.S. Truck Border Crossings Down](https://cantruck.ca/canada-u-s-truck-border-crossings-down/) - Truck traffic between Canada and the U.S. has declined while it has increased between the U.S. and its southern neighbour, Mexico. The Journal of Commerce reports U.S. Transportation Department figures show since the second quarter of 2005, truck crossings between Canada and the U.S. decreased 16 percent but in the same period grew 19 percent
- [Let’s Keep National Trucking Momentum Going!](https://cantruck.ca/lets-keep-national-trucking-momentum-going/) - By David Bradley When I first proposed the idea of National Trucking Week to the CTA board and the provincial associations back in 1998, I was hoping it would take root and become somewhat entrenched in the industry but I could never imagine the sort of momentum that would propel the nation-wide enthusiasm we’ve seen
- [Amendments to Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Regulation in Manitoba](https://cantruck.ca/amendments-to-vehicle-weights-and-dimensions-regulation-in-manitoba/) - The Government of Manitoba and the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced regulatory changes to the province’s vehicle weights and dimensions regulations. The changes include: The permissible length for aerodynamic devices (boat tails) increasing from 0.61 metres to 1.52 metres and will continue to be excluded from the measurement of overall length, provided the devices are
- [Engineers Say Autonomous Trucks Could Help Attract New Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/engineers-say-autonomous-trucks-could-help-attract-new-drivers/) - Despite concerns the coming age of so-called driverless trucks will usher in the demise of the long-haul truck driver, driving could in fact be a much more desirable job thanks to autonomous vehicles, according to top trucking industry engineers and analysts at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook conference. How? Fleet Owner magazine reports: “We’ve done a
- [Women Drivers Smashing Stereotypes](https://cantruck.ca/women-drivers-smashing-stereotypes/) - Whether measuring accidents, inspections or compliance issues, many women drivers are outperforming their male counterparts, says Werner Enterprises Inc. Chief Operating Officer Derek Leathers. Speaking to Bloomberg Business News during the Great American Truck Show in Dallas, Leathers said more and more carriers are looking to women as a large untapped labor pool that could
- [BCTA: We’ll Take Truck Drivers Over Driverless Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-well-take-truck-drivers-over-driverless-trucks/) - News articles earlier this year about driverless trucks operating in Nevada and the Alberta oil sands under restricted conditions set off speculation about whether we’ll need truck drivers within a few decades – and whether autonomous vehicles are an answer to the driver shortage. National Trucking Week, celebrated Sept. 6-12 this year, is a good
- [Webinar : Psychological Health and Wellness at Work - Implementing the CSA Standard](https://cantruck.ca/webinar-psychological-health-and-wellness-at-work-implementing-the-csa-standard/) - Recently, Federal Minister of Labour Dr. Kellie Leitch wrote to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) asking the association to encourage its members to take action to address the issue of psychological health in the workplace. In response to this request, CTA and Trucking HR Canada are partnering on an educational webinar which will help employers in the
- [Jam & Spoof: What You Need to Know About Truck Hacking](https://cantruck.ca/jam-spoof-what-you-need-to-know-about-truck-hacking/) - When it comes to cargo crime and the security of equipment and freight, carriers should start becoming very familiar with the terms “jamming” and “spoofing.” They are both rare – but increasing – forms of telematics hacking in Europe, which are on their way to making it into the tool box of cargo thieves in
- [No Work Break for Cargo Thieves on Labour Day Weekend](https://cantruck.ca/no-work-break-for-cargo-thieves-on-labour-day-weekend/) - Unlike most workers, both truckers and the criminals who target their cargo tend to be busy during the Labour Day weekend. According to CargoNet, freight theft usually picks up over the three-day holiday, making it one of the highest theft weekends of the year. CargoNet points out criminals take advantage of lightly staffed warehouses, steal
- [MTA Launches Safety Group to Reduce Worker Injury](https://cantruck.ca/mta-launches-safety-group-to-reduce-worker-injury/) - The Manitoba Truck Association is establishing a safety association to help reduce worker injury and illness in the province’s commercial transportation industry. The new association will work in step with SAFE Work Manitoba, a prevention organization responsible for promotion and delivery of services related to workplace injury and illness prevention. “We recognize the significant contribution that
- [Shipper Bakes Kind Words For Truckers During NTW](https://cantruck.ca/shipper-bakes-kind-words-for-truckers-during-ntw/) - Carriers across Canada spent last week holding events and incentives to thank the hundreds of thousands of men and women who drive the nation’s trucking industry. A few shippers also took the opportunity to show their appreciation to those entrusted with delivering their freight every day. The most remarkable was Cookie maker Groupe Biscuits Leclerca
- [Can Trucking Benefit From Manufacturing Resurgence?](https://cantruck.ca/can-trucking-benefit-from-manufacturing-resurgence/) - "Making — as opposed to just consuming — “is undergoing a tremendous surge in popularity in today's culture," said TMW Systems President David Wangler at the company’s Transforum conference in Orlando, Fla this week. As reported by Fleet Owner magazine, Wangler noted that North American manufacturing – American in particular – is making a strong
- [Cyber Risks On The Rise For Transportation](https://cantruck.ca/cyber-risks-on-the-rise-for-transportation/) - Cyber-crime is a major and fast-increasing threat to businesses, including transportation companies, which costs the global economy approximately $445 billion a year and reaching $108 billion annually in the U.S., according to a new report compiled by insurance firm Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Fleet Owner reports: “As recently as 15 years ago, cyber-attacks
- [ELD Mandate Pushed Back One Month](https://cantruck.ca/eld-mandate-pushed-back-one-month/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a new projected date of October 30th for issuing its final rule mandating Electronic Logging Devices. – about a month later than what was projected earlier this year. The agency cited the need for “additional coordination” for the delay. According to FMCSA, the final rule was sent
- [OEM: Long Road Ahead for Autonomous Truck Production](https://cantruck.ca/oem-long-road-ahead-for-autonomous-truck-production/) - A handful of truck OEMs have already built and road tested autonomous trucks but putting them into operation is still many years away, says one leading truck maker. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, Daimler Truck North America is offering no timeline to when its Inspiration demonstration truck can become a production tractor. It points
- [ATRI Examines Truck Driver Views On Critical Truck Parking Issues](https://cantruck.ca/atri-examines-truck-driver-views-on-critical-truck-parking-issues/) - Nearly half of commercial vehicle drivers would refuse to pay for reserved parking, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which just released the results of its Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking survey. The survey – the first in a series of technical memoranda focused on critical truck parking issues – collected information
- [EPA Could Alter ‘Roadmap’ of GHG Phase 2 Rules](https://cantruck.ca/epa-could-alter-roadmap-of-ghg-phase-2-rules/) - The EPA could reportedly make some changes to its “roadmap” for the upcoming Phase 2 trucking GHG rules. At a Technology & Maintenance Council’s fall meeting this week, EPA, truck and trailer manufacturers and fleet owners participated in a session to discuss the “implementation roadmap” of the final rule, according to Heavy Duty Trucking. Matthew
- [Shippers & 3PLs: Driver Shortage Top Concern](https://cantruck.ca/shippers-3pls-driver-shortage-top-concern/) - Third-party logistics providers and the shippers they serve face numerous challenges in the years ahead, not the least of which is the ability to secure capacity from their transport providers, which is affecting how the supply chain moves loads. So concludes the 2016 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Study, sponsored by Penske Logistics and released in San
- [Global Study: Big Hurdles in the Way of Autonomous and e-Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/global-study-big-hurdles-in-the-way-of-autonomous-and-e-vehicles/) - Imminent driverless vehicles on our roadways is a popular topic among transportation futurists and manufacturers, but a global survey of 65,000 consumers in 10 countries finds that enthusiasm for autonomous and electric vehicles is limited. In a Global Automotive Mobility Study, global consulting company Arthur D. Little says less than a third of respondents would
- [FMCSA Revises EOBR Guidance For Driver Corrections](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-revises-eobr-guidance-for-driver-corrections/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has revised its guidance pertaining to automatic onboard recording devices to give drivers a chance to correct inaccurate information. The guidance states that “within certain limits, a driver must be allowed to review his or her AOBRD records, annotate and correct inaccurate records, enter any missing information, and certify
- [T4C Asks Carriers to Roll Over Hunger This Fall](https://cantruck.ca/t4c-asks-carriers-to-roll-over-hunger-this-fall/) - Trucks For Change Network is looking for carriers and allied trades to participate in “Rolling Over Hunger” by organizing a food collection drive for their local food banks, or by donating transportation to collect and deliver donations in their area of operation. Each year, 850,000 Canadians rely on food banks, 300,000 of them children. Trucks
- [Manitoba Announces Major Roads Upgrades](https://cantruck.ca/manitoba-announces-major-roads-upgrades/) - The Manitoba government says it is launching the first wave of road improvements funded by the Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund, which is based on fees collected from companies that transport overweight cargo on provincial roads. “Through this important partnership, the province is repairing the roads that companies use to haul loads above weight limits to
- [ATA: Qualified Truck Driver Shortage Worsening](https://cantruck.ca/ata-qualified-truck-driver-shortage-worsening/) - The shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. has grown to nearly 48,000 and could expand further due to industry growth and a retiring workforce, according to analysis by the American Trucking Associations. “The ability to find enough qualified drivers is one of our industry’s biggest challenges,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “This
- [Symposium: Fleets Big and Small Face Many of the Same Challenges](https://cantruck.ca/symposium-fleets-big-and-small-face-many-of-the-same-challenges/) - Which type of carrier is better equipped to deal with economic slowdowns and recessions? Big or small? That was the main question posed at a fleet panel at Truck News’ Surface Transportation Summit. As reported by Truck News, Wes Armour, president and CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, says the diversity of a large fleet, which
- [Economists: Canada’s ‘Recession’ Over, Stronger Growth Ahead](https://cantruck.ca/economists-canadas-recession-over-stronger-growth-ahead/) - Canada’s shot-lived recession is already over and the economy should grow through the rest of the year and into 2016, attendees at the Surface Transportation Summit heard today. Carlos Gomes, senior economist with Scotiabank, reported that economic conditions weakened in the first half of the year with two negative quarters, but the decline was fairly
- [Panel: Economy Putting Pressures on Carriers, Rates](https://cantruck.ca/panel-economy-putting-pressures-on-carriers-rates/) - Leading shippers and carriers discussed key trends affecting their businesses at this week’s Surface Transportation Summit, including service expectations of customers, capacity and pressure on rates. As reported by Truck News, Doug Munro, president and owner of Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines, he’s noticed increasing service expectations among customers, driven by IT systems and software and technological
- [NHTSA Grants Petition For Mandatory Collision Mitigation Rule](https://cantruck.ca/nhtsa-grants-petition-for-mandatory-collision-mitigation-rule/) - The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted a petition for rulemaking that would require heavy trucks to be equipped with forward collision mitigation systems. The petition was submitted by several highway safety organizations earlier this year. NHTSA plans to initiate the rulemaking process, which could “establish a safety standard to require automatic
- [Bestpass and Ambassador Bridge Collaborate on Streamlined Toll Service for Commercial Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/bestpass-and-ambassador-bridge-collaborate-on-streamlined-toll-service-for-commercial-vehicles/) - Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, and the Detroit International Bridge Company announced a collaboration to streamline toll service for commercial vehicles using the bridge to travel between Detroit and Windsor. “We are very excited to have Bestpass as a payment management option for our
- [Registration Open for Second Women With Drive Summit](https://cantruck.ca/registration-open-for-second-women-with-drive-summit/) - Registration for Trucking HR Canada’s 2016 Women with Drive summit has officially opened, promising new insights into strategies that can help attract, recruit and retain more women in the trucking industry. The second annual event will be held March 3, 2016 and hosted at the Crowne Plaza – Toronto Airport Hotel. “This summit offers all
- [NL Makes Defence Licence Equal to Commercial Licence](https://cantruck.ca/nl-makes-defence-licence-equal-to-commercial-licence/) - Newfoundland Labrador is the latest Canadian province to formally recognize training under the Department of National Defence 404 driver's licence as equivalent to a commercial vehicle driver's licence. The goal, according to the government, is to help veterans find rewarding careers while strengthening the provincial labor force. Other jurisdictions that recognize Department of National Defence
- [Armour's Vicki McGibbon to head APTA](https://cantruck.ca/armours-vicki-mcgibbon-to-head-apta/) - Vicki McKibbon, President of the Transportation Division of Armour Transportation Systems has been named the new chair of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA). The Sackville-N.B native has been with Armour for 25 years, joining as a controller after five years with Deloitte Haskins and Sells. McKibbon officially accepted the appointment from outgoing APTA chair
- [Periodic Champlain Bridge Work, Detours Set Until Nov](https://cantruck.ca/periodic-champlain-bridge-work-detours-set-until-nov/) - Two major work blitzes at the Champlain Bridge will result in detours for travellers between Montreal and Brossard. Two modular trusses will be installed under the auxiliary girders that straddle Highway 132 in Brossard. To keep traffic flowing in both directions on Highway 132, the following closures and major detours will be implemented the weekend
- [US ELD Rule in ‘Final Stages’](https://cantruck.ca/us-eld-rule-in-final-stages/) - Scott Darling, acting administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), said the agency’s long awaited final rule mandating electronic logging devices is in the “final stages” and should be “out in the next several months.” Review of the rule is being wrapped by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In a speech
- [Poll: Trucking Scores High with US Public](https://cantruck.ca/poll-trucking-scores-high-with-us-public/) - A new nationwide poll indicates Americans look favorably on how truckers drive – especially when compared to car drivers – and see trucking as essential to driving the economy. Commissioned by the American Trucking Associations, the poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, which surveyed 800 registered voters between August 30 and September on their
- [APHIS Final Rule Raises Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fees](https://cantruck.ca/aphis-final-rule-raises-agricultural-quarantine-inspection-user-fees/) - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it will publish its final rule on October 29, 2015 that adjusts the fees the U.S. Government charges to recoup the costs of conducting agricultural quarantine inspections (AQI) at U.S. ports of entry for all modes of transportation. The changes
- [Regulatory Changes Give Sask Trucking a Boost](https://cantruck.ca/regulatory-changes-give-sask-trucking-a-boost/) - Improvements to Saskatchewan’s commercial trucking rules will keep the wheels of our export-based economy rolling by increasing efficiency, cutting through red tape and helping to protect roads from damage. Changes to The Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Regulations, 2010 include increasing the length of B Train double trailer truck combinations from 26 to 27.5 metres and
- [US Highway Bill To Remove CSA Scores From View Moves Forward](https://cantruck.ca/us-highway-bill-to-remove-csa-scores-from-view-moves-forward/) - The House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee pushed forward to a six-year highway bill that would, if law, require FMCSA to remove carrier rankings from public view in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program and require the agency to rework the program, among other trucking regulatory changes. As reported by CCJ magazine, the long-term highway bill, dubbed the
- [Former Astronaut Marc Garneau Named Transport Minister](https://cantruck.ca/former-astronaut-marc-garneau-named-transport-minister/) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today appointed his first cabinet and the new Minister of Transport will be Marc Garneau, who is well-known to Canadians as this country’s first man in space. In addition to being an astronaut he was an officer in the Canadian Navy and an engineer. He has served as the Member of
- [Belleville Trucker Notches a Brace With National Driver of the Year Title](https://cantruck.ca/belleville-trucker-notches-a-brace-with-national-driver-of-the-year-title/) - After 48 years on the road and 8.5 million accident-free kilometres, Meyers Transport driver Dale Cockins probably thought his best memories on the job might have been behind him. He admits today he could have never imagined receiving two of the industry’s most prestigious driving awards in back-to-back years near the tail end of his
- [CTA – Deloitte Webinar On The Application of GST/HST Chargebacks](https://cantruck.ca/cta-deloitte-webinar-on-the-application-of-gsthst-chargebacks/) - On November 17, 2015 CTA will be hosting a national webinar in association with tax experts from Deloitte. The webinar will provide a general overview on the application of HST/ GST, followed by a specific discussion of how taxes should be applied in the context of services provided to Owner Operators. Specific examples such as
- [CTA Reaches Voluntary Agreement with State of New Jersey on CBT](https://cantruck.ca/cta-reaches-voluntary-agreement-with-state-of-new-jersey-on-cbt/) - The State of New Jersey continues to seize both US and Canadian plated trucks for failure to pay the state Corporate Business Tax (CBT). The CBT is applied to all trucking companies making any pickups or delivery in the state regardless if they have a terminal in the US or not. Just as the Canadian
- [Trucking HR Canada Lists 2016 Women With Drive Panelists](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-lists-2016-women-with-drive-panelists/) - Trucking HR Canada’s 2016 Women with Drive Summit will be filled with several female experts in the trucking industry. Kelli Saunders of Morai Logistics will moderate a panel discussion that includes Andreea Crisan, chief operating officer and executive vice president at Andy Transport; Jacquie Meyers, president of Meyers Transport; Katie Erb, inside sales/account rep at
- [ATRI:  CSA Ratings Improve When Excluding non-Preventable Crashes](https://cantruck.ca/atri-csa-ratings-improve-when-excluding-non-preventable-crashes/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its latest research into the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance Safety and Accountability (CSA) program which reveals that excluding “non-preventable crashes” from the data decreases the Crash Indicator BASIC by nearly 15 percent. In this analysis – called “Assessing the Impact of Non-Preventable Crashes on CSA
- [MTA Recognizes Outstanding Members](https://cantruck.ca/mta-recognizes-outstanding-members/) - The Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) handed out several awards to distinguished members and drivers at its annual awards gala. “Tonight is a celebration of industry excellence, where we take the opportunity to publicly acknowledge the many significant accomplishments of our industry leaders.” said MTA President Greg Arndt. Awards included: MTA Pioneer Club Inductees: Garth Pitzel,
- [Bradley: Top Three Issues Impacting Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/bradley-top-three-issues-impacting-trucking/) - CTA President David Bradley recently commented on three “game-changer” issues affecting the trucking industry. Speaking at the PeopleNet Canada Transportation Symposium in Toronto, Bradley spoke about some of the biggest opportunities and challenges affecting the trucking industry: As reported by Truck News: Mandating ELDs: “I’m always optimistic … and the fact that we have a
- [CBP Announces Reduction in Hours of Operations at Raymond, Mont. Border](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-announces-reduction-in-hours-of-operations-at-raymond-mont-border/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the reduction of port operational hours from 24 hours per day to 16 hours per day at the Raymond port of entry (POE) effective Dec. 27. The new hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days per week. Therefore, the port will close
- [NJ Stopping Canadian Trucks; Time Running Out to Take Part in CTA Agreement](https://cantruck.ca/nj-stopping-canadian-trucks-time-running-out-to-take-part-in-cta-agreement/) - New Jersey’s Division of Taxation continues to conduct road details in search of truck operators who have not paid the state Corporate Business Tax (CBT). The CBT is aggressively applied to all trucking companies making any pickups or delivery in the state regardless if they have a terminal in the US or not. Failure to
- [ATA Pleased With US  Highway bill; Driver ‘Coercion’ Rule Published](https://cantruck.ca/ata-pleased-with-us-highway-bill-driver-coercion-rule-published/) - Two significant developments affecting the trucking industry south of the border were recently approved in the U.S. Both the American Trucking Association (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) applauded the approval of a new long-term highway bill Dec. 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Most notably, the bill takes steps to
- [Alta Truckers Asked to be Diligent After Fifth Wheel Pin Tampering](https://cantruck.ca/alta-truckers-asked-to-be-diligent-after-fifth-wheel-pin-tampering/) - Following reports of fifth wheel pin tampering, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising all transport drivers to ensure they follow regulations and company policy to properly inspect their equipment prior to getting back on the road. The AMTA says there have been three separate incidents at different locations in Alberta where drivers have
- [CTA Comments on Growing Cargo Crime Problem on W5](https://cantruck.ca/cta-comments-on-growing-cargo-crime-problem-on-w5/) - Echoing the sentiments of the Canadian trucking industry, CTV’s W5 recently aired a three-part special report on cargo crime and how the growing problem is affecting carriers and consumers alike. W5 featured CTA President David Bradley, who said cargo theft is one of the most lucrative criminal activities in Canada. It rarely makes headlines, yet
- [New Food Safety Regulations Take Effect April 2016](https://cantruck.ca/new-food-safety-regulations-take-effect-april-2016/) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are introducing new regulations, effective April 1, 2016, for the processing, storage, shipping, and transport of food products within North America. Although these regulations do not impact trucking directly, carriers’ customers will likely expect their transportation providers that move human and animal
- [Women with Drive' Event Announces Distinguished Keynote Speaker](https://cantruck.ca/women-with-drive-event-announces-distinguished-keynote-speaker/) - Angela Mondou, the acclaimed author and leader of Canada Company, will be the keynote speaker for the second annual Women with Drive summit on March 3 at the Crowne Plaza – Toronto Airport Hotel. Canada Company is a national charitable organization helping members of the Canadian military make the transition to civilian careers, offering one
- [CTA’s Fox: Report Downplays Cost Impact of Border Wait Times](https://cantruck.ca/ctas-fox-report-downplays-cost-impact-of-border-wait-times/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance says a recent government report that finds cash fee collections at international border crossings have minimal impact on trucking companies is misleading. As reported by Blacklocks, the study – Economic Impact Of Border Fees In Three Target Sectors in Canada And The United States – states that wait times for trucks
- [APTA Opposes New Brunswick Toll/Fuel Tax Proposal](https://cantruck.ca/apta-opposes-new-brunswick-tollfuel-tax-proposal/) - The Government of New Brunswick has issued a Strategic Program Review, which contains proposals on how to generate revenue and cut costs for the province. However, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) doesn't support all of these suggestions – a namely a proposal to raise fuel taxes and implement tolls on certain busy roadway. “The
- [FMCSA Removes CSA Data from Public View](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-removes-csa-data-from-public-view/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that as of Dec. 4 “much of the information previously available on the FMCSA website related to property carrier’s compliance and safety performance will no longer be displayed publicly.” The action is reportedly in response to Congress passing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act highway bill
- [FMCSA Extends Collision Warning System Exemption;  Says ‘No’ to Cameras As Mirrors](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-extends-collision-warning-system-exemption-says-no-to-cameras-as-mirrors/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed an exemption that allows carriers to mount lane departure warning systems and collision mitigation cameras lower on the windshield of a truck. According to CCJ magazine, FMCSA granted the exemption for a two-year period, ending Nov. 17, 2017. During the exemption period, carriers using lane departure warning
- [CBP Reverses Decision to Limit Port of Raymond Border Hours](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-reverses-decision-to-limit-port-of-raymond-border-hours/) - The Port of Raymond between Regway, Sask. and Raymond, Mon. will stay open 24 hours a day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reversed last month’s decision to reduce operating hours. CBP previously said that effective Dec. 27 the crossing would close between midnight at 8 am and cross-border traffic during those hours would
- [Trucking Comments Support GHG Phase 2, But Questions EPA Strategy](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-comments-support-ghg-phase-2-but-questions-epa-strategy/) - For the most part, truck and trailer manufacturers and stakeholders who submitted comments on the next round of fuel economy and emissions regulations generally support the overall goals of the proposal, but many clearly see major flaws in it. One manufacturer called the proposal “unworkable” as it’s currently written.” The proposed standards would begin in
- [Cargo Theft Reporting Program Expands to Western Canada](https://cantruck.ca/1250-2/) - The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Canadian Trucking Alliance -- along with law enforcement and provincial trucking associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba -- announced that the “highly successful” cargo theft reporting program currently operating successfully in Eastern Canada is expanding to the four western provinces. The expansion includes the launch
- [CTA: No Reason For Further Delay on Canadian ELD Rule](https://cantruck.ca/cta-no-reason-for-further-delay-on-canadian-eld-rule/) - Today’s announcement of the final US rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELD), puts Canada “under the gun” and removes any remaining argument for the Canadian governments not to move forward with a similar mandate in Canada, says this country’s largest trucking association. For over a decade, the Canadian Trucking Alliance – the
- [New Toll-Free Number for CANUTEC](https://cantruck.ca/new-toll-free-number-for-canutec/) - CANUTEC, the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre, now has a toll-free phone number which can be used for Emergency assistance for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) from anywhere in Canada and the United-States. Calling 1-888-CANUTEC (226-8832) will put you in touch with CANUTEC’s Emergency Response Advisors able to provide pertinent and timely advice on how
- [Important Customs-Border Issues Dates](https://cantruck.ca/important-customs-border-issues-dates/) - Please keep in mind the following dates for important upcoming border/customs compliance deadlines: Transponder Cost Increase – December 28, 2015 Please be reminded that there only two weeks remaining until the cost of cross border transponders will go from $205 USD to $401.67 USD. Effective December 28, 2015, all cross border transponders will see the
- [Donnie Fillmore Named APTA Service to Industry Recipient](https://cantruck.ca/donnie-fillmore-named-apta-service-to-industry-recipient/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) recently held its annual banquet to honor five industry members who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada. The winner of the prestigious Service to Industry Award was Donnie Fillmore Jr., Atlantic Pacific Transport. Other winners include: Driver of the Year – Mark Reeleder,
- [Potential Truck Driver Sleep Apnea Rule Moves Forward](https://cantruck.ca/potential-truck-driver-sleep-apnea-rule-moves-forward/) - An effort by the U.S. DOT to collect data on how many truck operators have obstructive sleep apnea and what impact a potential sleep apnea rule could have on the industry has taken a step forward in the federal rulemaking process, according to Overdrive Magazine. The publication reports that the White House’s Office of Management
- [Kriska Partners with Major Shipper to Create ‘Safe Haven’ Parking Program](https://cantruck.ca/kriska-partners-with-major-shipper-to-create-safe-haven-parking-program/) - Kriska Transportation Group and one of its major customers have done more than just talk about carrier-shipper collaboration. The Prescott, Ont.-based carrier successfully completed a pilot project Unilever that provides overnight parking for truck drivers. Kriska President Mark Seymour recently unveiled the details of the program at a recent OTA board meeting and as Truck
- [USCBP Abandons Requirement for Manifest and Entry for Residue](https://cantruck.ca/uscbp-abandons-requirement-for-manifest-and-entry-for-residue/) - For nearly 10 years the Canadian Trucking Alliance has been advocating on behalf of carriers for USCBP to reconsider their intent to require a manifest and entry for residue. As reported by National Tank Truck Carriers, it appears that the work of NTTC, CTA and ATA has paid off and CBP has finally abandoned the
- [Bradley to Step Aside as CTA/OTA President and CEO at End of Next Year](https://cantruck.ca/bradley-to-step-aside-as-ctaota-president-and-ceo-at-end-of-next-year/) - After more than 30 years in the trenches fighting on behalf of the trucking industry, David Bradley has announced he will be stepping aside as president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association at the end of 2017. Bradley joined OTA as Director of Economics in 1985 after starting his
- [‘Mother of Capacity Crunches’ To Emerge Over Next Decade](https://cantruck.ca/mother-of-capacity-crunches-to-emerge-over-next-decade/) - Shorter supply chains, increased e-commerce, more manufacturing activity and of course a long-awaited capacity shortage are expected to re-shape trucking and logistics needs in the U.S. going forward. As reported by Fleet Owner magazine, John Larkin, managing director and head of transportation capital markets research at Stifel Financial Corp. recently made predictions that could have
- [Truckers Hail Decision to Temporarily Relax U.S. In-Transit Rules](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-hail-decision-to-temporarily-relax-u-s-in-transit-rules/) - In the wake of the partial closure of the Nipigon River Bridge and the resulting traffic and trade delays, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association are hailing a decision by US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) to allow commercial vehicles to ship Canadian domestic goods in-transit through the U.S. using a limited
- [OTA Launches Most Significant TV Ad Campaign Ever](https://cantruck.ca/ota-launches-most-significant-tv-ad-campaign-ever/) - Not to be outdone by the stream of high-gloss Super Bowl commercials set to air in a few weeks, the Ontario Trucking Association will be delivering to television screens and social media channels its own positive message about the trucking industry and truck drivers. Starting today, a 60-second public service-style advertisement produced by OTA will
- [Editorial: The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-the-future-aint-what-it-used-to-be/) - By David Bradley There are four bodies that report to the Canadian Council of Deputy Ministers of Transportation and Highway Safety – The Engineering and Research Support Committee, the Policy and Planning Support Committee, the Task Force on Weights and Dimensions Policy and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators. For the most part, these
- [MTO Hopeful of 2 Lanes Open on Nipigon Bridge by End of Feb](https://cantruck.ca/mto-hopeful-of-2-lanes-open-on-nipigon-bridge-by-end-of-feb/) - In a teleconference update with industry and media on the ongoing Nipigon River Bridge closure, Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says he is confident the bridge will open to two lanes (one each way) by the end of February. He said experts and engineers will soon decide on one of two options to reconnect
- [Orlicks Transport Founder Passes Away](https://cantruck.ca/orlicks-transport-founder-passes-away/) - Gene Orlick of Orlicks Transport has informed CTA that his father, Max, passed away on January 17, 2016. Max, who started the original Orlicks Transport along with his brother Tom, in the late 1940’s was a true pioneer and leader of Western Canadian trucking and in his day a real innovator. He is pre-deceased by
- [CTA Budget 2017 Background Materials](https://cantruck.ca/cta-budget-2017-background-materials/) - Briefing Note: Application of Federal Excise Tax to Diesel: 2016-fet-cta-package_public CTA 2017 Pre-Budget Submission: 161107-cta-pre-budget-2017_public
- [CTA Offers Feds Strategy To Foster Key Election Promises](https://cantruck.ca/cta-offers-feds-strategy-to-foster-key-election-promises/) - As a new federal government gets settled in Ottawa, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has offered a plan to support growth in the economy while improving highway safety and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Working off of the government’s own stated priorities, the CTA submission – which was sent to the Federal
- [US Driver-Coercion Rule Takes Effect End of Jan](https://cantruck.ca/1317-2/) - The new rule in the U.S. prohibiting companies from pushing truck drivers to violate federal safety regulations takes effect Jan. 29. The so-called “coercion rule” – officially knowns as the “Prohibiting Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers” rule – specifically forbids motor carriers, shippers, receivers, brokers or any other transportation intermediary from coercing CDL holders
- [CTA Applauds CBSA for Addressing ACI Concerns](https://cantruck.ca/cta-applauds-cbsa-for-addressing-aci-concerns/) - As previously reported by CTA, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) began issuing monetary penalties on Jan. 11 to carriers non-compliant with ACI eManifest requirements. ACI eManifest has been mandatory for all trucks arriving at Canada’s border since July 2015. The first notice of the mandate was issued in late May 2015 and since that
- [Air Cargo Security Webinar to Address Sector Rule Changes](https://cantruck.ca/air-cargo-security-webinar-to-address-sector-rule-changes-2/) - Key changes are coming to the air cargo industry, which includes the role of ground transportation services. Shippers may require their ground transport providers to be part of this program. Therefore, CTA and Transport Canada will be hosting a free webinar detailing the program and its industry requirements. The webinar will be held free of
- [CTA Calls For Made-in-Canada SMART Plan for Green Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-for-made-in-canada-smart-plan-for-green-trucking/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance today released a whitepaper recommending a Made-in-Canada, SMART approach toward implementing the proposed Phase II GHG Reduction Standards and fuel efficiency regulations for heavy trucks and – for the first time – trailers. The Phase I standards which were introduced in 2013 covered tractors and engines from model years 2014 to
- [NACFE: Data Sharing Key to Industry Fuel Savings](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-data-sharing-key-to-industry-fuel-savings/) - The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is calling for wider sharing of fuel economy test data within the trucking industry to drive greater and faster advances in fuel savings. As reported by Fleet Owner, the organization recently released a “confidence report” that highlights six insights to foster broader industry fuel gains. Despite recent
- [Carrier: Health & Wellness Must Be Part of New Era Retention Plans](https://cantruck.ca/carrier-health-wellness-must-be-part-of-new-era-retention-plans/) - Carriers must do more in helping drivers get healthy if they hope to recruit and retain veteran drivers, says a fleet operator in the U.S. The trucking industry has lost more than 150,000 drivers to elevated blood pressure and blood sugar levels since 2014, says Bob Perry, the president and founder of Rolling Strong. As
- [OTA-inGauge Partner to Provide Canadian Fleets With Business Benchmarking Tool](https://cantruck.ca/ota-ingauge-partner-to-provide-canadian-fleets-with-business-benchmarking-tool/) - Benchmarking is a common practice in many sectors throughout North America. The trucking industry, dominated by many privately held firms, has typically not been a sector where benchmarking has flourished. The Ontario Trucking Association, through a new partnership with inGauge, is encouraging its members in 2016 to explore the benefits of utilizing benchmarking tools. inGauge
- [APTA Donates to Industry Programs](https://cantruck.ca/apta-donates-to-industry-programs/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) made a generous contribution of $5,000 to College of the North Atlantic as part of their Diesel Tooling Funding initiative. The funds will go towards the purchase of tooling and equipment requirements at three CNA campuses that offer truck, transport and heavy equipment related programming. Executive Director of the
- [Atlantic Truckers Welcome Gov’t Decision Against Hwy Tolls](https://cantruck.ca/atlantic-truckers-welcome-govt-decision-against-hwy-tolls/) - The New Brunswick government is to be applauded for determining “tolls are not an appropriate revenue mechanism at present for the province,” says Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. “They also realized that consumers can’t afford both an HST hike and highway tolls at once,” APTA said in a statement. “We know the province is facing financial
- [Large Truckload Driver Turnover Spiked in 2015](https://cantruck.ca/large-truckload-driver-turnover-spiked-in-2015/) - The annualized turnover rate at large U.S. truckload carriers rose 13 points to 100% in the third quarter of 2015 – the highest it has been in three years, according to the American Trucking Associations. However, during the same period, the turnover rate fell to 68% for smaller truckload carriers. That matched the lowest point
- [One in Three Million: Bison Driver Honoured for Safety Milestone](https://cantruck.ca/one-in-three-million-bison-driver-honoured-for-safety-milestone/) - Bison Transport’s Roger Maltman of Winnipeg has become the company’s first driver to complete three million consecutive accident-free miles. Maltman has been a driver with Bison, an OTA and CTA carrier member, since September 1994 and reached the milestone on his way to Calgary last month. “Ultimately it’s me behind the wheel, but there are
- [Canada Regains Top Trade Spot With US; But Freight Still Down](https://cantruck.ca/canada-regains-top-trade-spot-with-us-but-freight-still-down/) - Canada regained its historical rank as top trade partner with the U.S. after previously falling behind Mexico. However, the U.S. DOT reported the value of U.S.-Canada freight totaled $45.1 billion in November 2015, down 13.8% from a year earlier as all modes of transportation also carried a lower value. Lower crude oil prices contributed to
- [‘Anti-harassment’ Provisions Set Within ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/anti-harassment-provisions-set-within-eld-mandate/) - The final version of the U.S. DOT’s rule to mandate the use of electronic logging devices published in December maintained the major anti-harassment provisions previously proposed by FMCSA. As reported by CCJ magazine, the new mandate, which is slated to take effect Dec. 18, 2017, devotes key components to “harassment” prevention measures and implements penalties
- [BCTA Backs 10-lane Replacement Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-backs-10-lane-replacement-bridge/) - The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) announced its support for the province’s proposed improvements to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a 10-lane bridge which would include a dedicated truck lane. The 10-lane bridge that would replace the George Massey Tunnel would see five lanes in each direction, an HOV/transit lane and separate lane for trucks
- [CCMTA Releases 10-Year Transportation Safety Strategy](https://cantruck.ca/ccmta-releases-10-year-transportation-safety-strategy/) - Canada’s leading transport officials released their latest long-term vision to improve safety on Canada’s highways and reduce traffic fatalities. The Road Safety Strategy (RSS) 2025 is “aligned with international best practices in road safety” and aims to help “make Canada’s roads the safest in the world,” says the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA)
- [Automatic Border Fee Payment App Could Reduce Crossing Delays](https://cantruck.ca/automatic-border-fee-payment-app-could-reduce-crossing-delays/) - An upcoming pilot project which would automatically collect border-crossing fees from commercial trucks travelling to the U.S. at the Peace Bridge will reportedly reduce wait times by 6.5 percent. According to the Buffalo News, the automated system would be used to collect the US$13.05 user fee that truck operators who do not have an annual
- [Feds Confirm Commitment to Introducing e-Logs and e-Stability Control for Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/feds-confirm-commitment-to-introducing-e-logs-and-e-stability-control-for-trucks/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says officials from Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s office have confirmed media reports suggesting the new government is moving forward to replace current requirements for truck drivers to complete paper log books with a mandate that trucks be equipped with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) as the standard mechanism for monitoring, auditing
- [Deadline Approaching for Top Fleet Employers Applications](https://cantruck.ca/deadline-approaching-for-top-fleet-employers-applications/) - There’s only two weeks left to apply for a spot in Trucking HR Canada’s third annual list of Top Fleet Employers, which recognizes fleets that offer the top workplaces in Canada’s Trucking Industry. Online submissions will be accepted at www.truckinghr.com until 4 p.m. EST on Monday, February 29, 2016. “This is the only Canadian program
- [California Proposing New Restrictions to Diesel-powered Transport Refrigeration Units](https://cantruck.ca/california-proposing-new-restrictions-to-diesel-powered-transport-refrigeration-units/) - The California Air Resources Board is developing yet another regulation designed to limit emissions from transport refrigeration units (TRUs), which could further impact carriers that operate reefers into California. The California Regulation Development for Transport Refrigeration and Cold Storage is expected to outline control measure concepts for TRUs operating at a wide variety of facilities
- [Report: Driver Shortage, Labour Demographics Concerning for Atlantic Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/report-driver-shortage-labour-demographics-concerning-for-atlantic-trucking/) - A new report that profiles truck drivers in Atlantic Canada concludes that the professional truck driver shortage will be felt most sharply on the East Coast and, demographically, the capacity crunch is worsening at a faster rate than many other parts of the country. The report by the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table that a
- [TC Seeks Feedback on Potential Training Amendments to TDG Regulations](https://cantruck.ca/tc-seeks-feedback-on-potential-training-amendments-to-tdg-regulations/) - Transport Canada has developed a number of options for potential amendments to the training requirements in the TDG regulations that may be considered in the next few years. These options are described in a series of four short discussion papers attached to this web story. Transport Canada has noted that while these options are currently
- [Pilot Hours Announced at Raymond Port of Entry](https://cantruck.ca/pilot-hours-announced-at-raymond-port-of-entry/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced test hours for the Raymond Port of Entry at the Raymond–Regway, Sask. border crossing will begin on April 18 and run for 60 days. During the test period, the port will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. The port will close at midnight
- [FTR Economist: Four Disruptions Facing US Freight Industry](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-economist-four-disruptions-facing-us-freight-industry/) - During a session titled, The Future of Trucking: Quantifying an Unknown Future, FTR Truck & Transportation Expert Noël Perry outlined four “exogenous” or outside “exposures” facing the U.S. freight economy. “In some cases, great opportunities, and in some cases really nasty things that people don’t want to talk about,” Perry said. “These could all throw a monkey
- [Technician Shortage Reaching  ‘Catastrophic’ Level?](https://cantruck.ca/technician-shortage-reaching-catastrophic-level/) - The heavy-duty trucking sector should begin recruiting future technicians in grammar schools, says the new chairman of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC). Doug White, who is VP of maintenance for national armored car fleet Dunbar Armored, told Fleet Owner magazine at the TMC’s annual meeting that the shortage of heavy-duty technicians is growing and
- [STA Calls On US to Maintain 24/7 Open Border at Port of Raymond](https://cantruck.ca/sta-calls-on-us-to-maintain-247-open-border-at-port-of-raymond/) - The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) today joined Premier Brad Wall in calling for the border portal at Raymond, Montana, to remain open on a 24-hour daily basis. "Maintaining the only 24-hour commercial access point on the Saskatchewan-Montana is integral to the continuous movement of trade goods," says the STA's executive director. "More than 70% of
- [CTA Presents Roadmap For Future GHG Trucking Rules](https://cantruck.ca/cta-presents-roadmap-for-future-ghg-trucking-rules/) - CTA joined government officials, equipment suppliers and environmentalists in Toronto today to discuss how upcoming rules governing carbon emissions in the trucking industry should be specifically drafted for Canadian operations. One of the central issues on the agenda is how the rules could potentially effect truck engine, tractor and trailer performance. “We support rules that
- [NACFE Report Delves Into Trailer Aerodynamic Market](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-report-delves-into-trailer-aerodynamic-market/) - A new Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says claims of fuel economy benefits from trailer aerodynamic devices could be as high as 10 percent, but how well they work depends on the products and users’ operating conditions. During a briefing prior to the opening of the Technology & Maintenance
- [US Driver Training Rule Published](https://cantruck.ca/us-driver-training-rule-published/) - FMCSA has issued its long-awaited entry-level driver training proposal, which calls for a minimum of 30 hours of training with "demonstrated proficiency" behind the wheel, along with an unspecified amount of classroom time. The federal standards for commercial, entry-level driver training (ELDT) was published in the Federal Register this week, reports Fleet Owner. FMCSA’s proposal
- [CSA Raw Data Back Online; ‘High Risk” Carrier Redefined](https://cantruck.ca/csa-raw-data-back-online-high-risk-carrier-redefined/) - As of March 7, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has restored the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) "raw data" on its website, making it once again publicly visible. As reported by U.S. trade media, the agency said it has made the necessary modifications to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) website to make it compliant
- [CARB Announces Public Workshop To Discuss TRU Control Concepts](https://cantruck.ca/carb-announces-public-workshop-to-discuss-tru-control-concepts/) - The California Air Resources Board has scheduled the first of its series of public workshops to discuss its latest regulatory proposal to introduce control measure concepts for transport refrigeration units (TRUs) operating at a wide variety of facilities and properties across the state. The workshop will take place April 13 at 10 am PST. It
- [FMCSA Issues ‘Pre-Rule’ on Truck Driver Sleep Apnea](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-issues-pre-rule-on-truck-driver-sleep-apnea/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation has taken what is been called a “first step” to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Thursday will jointly publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that calls for public input during the next
- [Trucking Perspective on Trudeau-Obama Summit: Leaders Restate Intentions on Pre-Clearance, Entry-Exit and Phase 2 GHG Regs](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-perspective-on-trudeau-obama-summit-leaders-restate-intentions-on-pre-clearance-entry-exit-and-phase-2-ghg-regs/) - Following their meeting this morning in Washington, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Barack Obama highlighted the need to continue to build on and accelerate the work of existing bilateral agreements to facilitate trade between the two countries, enhance security of the shared border and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Canadian
- [Panel: Shippers Taking Note of Carrier ELD Conversions](https://cantruck.ca/panel-shippers-taking-note-of-carrier-eld-conversions/) - Shippers are keeping a close eye on how carriers plan on integrating electronic logging devices (ELDs) into their operations ahead of a North American mandate that would require the duty record keeping technology on all trucks. Representatives of Walmart, Owens Corning and Armada Supply Chain Solutions spoke about carrier relationships at a panel on supply
- [US Speed Limiter Proposal Expected in April](https://cantruck.ca/us-speed-limiter-proposal-expected-in-april/) - US DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx said the department will publish its long-awaited speed limiter rule proposal within “the next month or so.” At a Senate Appropriations transportation subcommittee, Foxx explained the speed-limiter Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) has run into delays since being scheduled for release last fall, but assured it remains “a top priority.” Foxx
- [Analyst: Reg Wave to Usher New Round of Capacity Tightness 2017-18](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-reg-wave-to-usher-new-round-of-capacity-tightness-2017-18/) - Sluggish North American freight volumes in recent months may not turnaround right away, but a new capacity crunch phase next year could swing leverage back in carriers’ favour, according to a panel of freight market analysts. The expected shortage in 2017 is expected to be driven in large measure by the mandated adoption of electronic
- [HR Panel: Trucking Needs a Millennial Strategy](https://cantruck.ca/1474-2/) - If you think that filling your workforce with Millennials is going to be a challenging, if not problematic task, then perhaps it’s time to look in the mirror, says George Arrants, director of training and recruitment for the WheelTime Network. “We created this generation and we expect them to understand the way we think,” he
- [Fed Budget Offers Support for LNG/Electric Vehicles/Infrastructure](https://cantruck.ca/fed-budget-offers-support-for-lngelectric-vehiclesinfrastructure/) - Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s first budget tabled today is aimed tax cuts and programs for the “middle class”, battling climate change though green technology and carbon pricing, and boosting infrastructure for cities. Below are some of the main highlights of the 2016 Budget as they could relate to the trucking industry, directly or indirectly:
- [CTA Names New Executive Committee for 2016-18](https://cantruck.ca/cta-names-new-executive-committee-for-2016-18/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance elected at its annual general meeting today a new Executive Committee for the 2016-18 term. Seven new faces are featured amongst the 14 officers and at-large carrier members on the committee. The new lineup of CTA officers is: Chairman: Gene Orlick, President, Orlicks Transport Inc., Rocky View County, AB 1st Vice
- [Alberta’s Gene Orlick Named Canadian Trucking Alliance Chairman](https://cantruck.ca/albertas-gene-orlick-named-canadian-trucking-alliance-chairman/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has chosen from the ranks of the small family business for its latest chairman, naming Gene Orlick, owner (along with his wife Nancy) and president of Orlicks Transportation Inc., of Calgary to the position for a two-year term. The announcement was made today at the CTA’s annual general meeting. CTA is
- [ATRI Seeks Real-World Data on Truck Parking Challenges](https://cantruck.ca/atri-seeks-real-world-data-on-truck-parking-challenges/) - The American Transportation Research Institute says it is seeking real-world information on the daily challenges facing drivers in locating appropriate and safe parking. ATRI, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, is launching a research initiative that involves asking recruiting drivers to keep a 14-day diary of their truck parking issues. The drivers are
- [CTA Urges Western Ministers to Make Wide Base Single Tires Happen](https://cantruck.ca/cta-urges-western-ministers-to-make-wide-base-single-tires-happen/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance reached out to federal and provincial officials in Transportation and Environment, urging them to work together to modernize size and weight rules and remove constraints on technologies that would assist carriers in reducing their fleet’s GHG emissions while complying with upcoming national fuel efficiency rules. Namely, CTA asked the ministers to
- [Study: Sleep Apnea Treatment Reduces Crash Risk](https://cantruck.ca/study-sleep-apnea-treatment-reduces-crash-risk/) - Drivers who suffer from untreated sleep apnea face a greater risk of being involved in a severe crash, according to a study co-authored by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, researchers found drivers with obstructive sleep apnea who not adhere to a mandated treatment program had 70 preventable serious truck
- [Truckmaker Outlines Vision of Future Truck Connectivity, Platoon System](https://cantruck.ca/truckmaker-outlines-vision-of-future-truck-connectivity-platoon-system/) - Imagine a supply chain with a instantaneous digital information exchange between driver, carrier and shipper – a Formula 1car-like service and information sharing environment where all relevant data about the vehicle, routing, weather etc. is analyzed in real-time and reactions are determined immediately. In a trucking environment, this could include parts and technicians on-hand to
- [Canadian Reefer Carriers Pose Example of How to Deal With Upcoming Food Safety Rules](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-reefer-carriers-pose-example-of-how-to-deal-with-upcoming-food-safety-rules/) - Carriers across North America are shifting their operations to comply with customer demands over more stringent requirements related to food safety transportation and a group of Canadian reefer fleets are leading by example, according to one industry expert. The transportation requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in the U.S. are expected released March
- [EPA Phase 2 Rules Likely To Include Glider Kits](https://cantruck.ca/epa-phase-2-rules-likely-to-include-glider-kits/) - It’s been well known that trailers will be included in the EPA’s Phase 2GHG/MPG mandate, and a recent “Notice of Data Availability” on the proposed rule also points to tractor glider kits falling under the rule. Directed at those choosing to provide comment on the proposed rule, the agencies said that new “data and memoranda”
- [‘Reshore’ Manufacturing Could Boost NA Freight Volumes](https://cantruck.ca/reshore-manufacturing-could-boost-na-freight-volumes/) - Reshoring – the idea to bring back so-called “advanced manufacturing” back to North America –could create a "multiplier effect" for freight flows, leading to more “freight touches” and translating into greater need for capacity, according to some freight market analysts. As reported by Fleet Owner: The logistics system may “touch” freight once or twice if
- [Panel: Industry Has Seen Only ‘Tip Of Iceberg’  On Connected Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/panel-industry-has-seen-only-tip-of-iceberg-on-connected-trucking/) - Commercial truck technology experts disputed the notion that connected, autonomous vehicles are still many years away from everyday reality. Connected trucks in platoon operation could be on U.S. roadways within three years, according to experts on Fleet Owner’s The Connected Truck panel at the Mid-America Trucking Show. “I think we will see platooning in the
- [Biz Consultants: M&A Activity Set for Take Off](https://cantruck.ca/biz-consultants-ma-activity-set-for-take-off/) - Mergers and acquisition deal making among global transportation and logistics companies is expected to soar past the $73 billion mark this year, according to consulting firm KPMG. That’s up from about $67 billion posted for last year, and the fourth straight year of increased M&A activity in this sector, according to Fleet Owner. “We expect
- [FTR: US Economy Safe, but Inventories Hold Back Demand](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-us-economy-safe-but-inventories-hold-back-demand/) - The pavement isn't cracking underneath the freight economy, but expect demand to only rise modestly over the next several months, said Eric Starks, president of FTR Transportation Intelligence, at a Fleet Forum business conference, co-sponsored by Heavy Duty Trucking. He said, overall, the U.S. economy is robust and "nowhere near” slipping into recession, despite some
- [Shippers Pushing Early Migration to ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/shippers-pushing-early-migration-to-elds/) - Trucking companies that don’t have ELDs yet are being urged by their customers to speed up technology deployment efforts for keeping current freight business as well as earning more in the near future. Fleet Owner reports, many shippers are deciding it’s too risky to wait until the December 2017 compliance deadline in the U.S. to
- [Report: Future Enviro Rules to Refocus on NOx Control?](https://cantruck.ca/report-enviro-rules-to-refocus-on-nox-control/) - As heavy truck and engine makers continue to plan for EPA’s phase 2 emission reduction and fuel efficiency rules in 2018, some engineers are already thinking beyond that – specifically how suppliers continue to balance fuel economy and NOx reduction compliance for future benchmarks. From CCJ: “As people get more and more fixated about CO2
- [ATRI Launches Driver Survey on Sleep Apnea](https://cantruck.ca/atri-launches-driver-survey-on-sleep-apnea/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched an online survey seeking commercial driver input on a number of issues related to sleep apnea. ATRI – the research arm of the American Trucking Associations – says the survey results will be synthesized with other sleep apnea and driver fatigue research analyses, and then analyzed by
- [ATRI: Highway Congestion Costing Trucking $50B a Year](https://cantruck.ca/atri-highway-congestion-costing-trucking-50b-a-year/) - Traffic congestion on the U.S. National Highway System (NHS) added nearly $50 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2014, according to research by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). ATRI, of which OTA is a member, utilized a variety of data sources as well as a revised methodology which facilitated the expansion
- [CTA Appears Before Gov’t Agri-Forestry Committee](https://cantruck.ca/cta-appears-before-govt-agri-forestry-committee/) - CTA Vice President Stephen Laskowski and VP of Trade & Security Jennifer Fox today appeared before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in Ottawa to provide insight into the food transportation system in Canada and inform the committee on the issues affecting the related sectors in the trucking industry and the food supply chain.
- [DOT: Not Enough Data to Make Decision on Truck Size/Weight Changes](https://cantruck.ca/dot-not-enough-data-to-make-decision-on-truck-sizeweight-changes/) - A U.S. federal study of heavier and larger trucks says greater analysis and fewer data limitations are necessary to gauge impact on the transportation system. As reported by CCJ magazine, congress received the Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study that the Federal Highway Administration started in 2012. “At the conclusion of the Technical Reports,
- [Business as Usual on Use of Restart Provisions in US HoS Regs](https://cantruck.ca/business-as-usual-on-use-of-restart-provisions-in-us-hos-regs/) - There has been quite a bit of discussion in the trade press stemming from some recent hours of service discussions taking place within the U.S. Senate’s Appropriations Committee to address concerns related to the hours of service restart provision. While these discussions are taking place and the legislative process continues, it is important for carriers
- [Survey: Loading and Unloading Flatbed Trucks at Shipping Sites](https://cantruck.ca/survey-loading-and-unloading-flatbed-trucks-at-shipping-sites/) - CTA is looking for input from flatbed carriers. Recently, the Occupational Health and Safety Directorate (Federal Labour Program at ESDC) issued a Hazard Alert (see below) regarding loading and unloading flatbed trucks at shipping and receiving site. However, for many this is not a new issue and has been a source of concern for some
- [FMCSA Considers Adding Eighth CSA BASIC to System](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-considers-adding-eighth-csa-basic-to-system/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could add a new element to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) system by including a voluntary safety compliance program similar to how the SmartWay Transport Partnership is geared to incentivizing environmental technology and practices among carriers. CCJ magazine reports the proposal is part of the so-called “Beyond Compliance” system
- [In-Transit Shipments Through U.S. Restored](https://cantruck.ca/in-transit-shipments-through-u-s-restored/) - At long last, after fifteen years of high level negotiations between the trucking industry and border officials from Canada and the United States, the US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agency is moving forward on a plan to restore Canadian shipments in-transit through the United States. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) welcomes the publication of
- [Describe & Deliver? Trucking HR Canada Recognizes Driver Skills in Job Ads](https://cantruck.ca/describe-deliver-trucking-hr-canada-recognizes-driver-skills-in-job-ads/) - The high level of skill required to be a truck driver has never been formally recognized, says Trucking HR Canada, which has released job ads it says can help clarify what it takes to be a trucker. The Canadian trucking industry wants truck drivers to be recognized for the skills they bring to the job.
- [MTO Releases Draft Training Standard for Class A Mandatory Entry-Level Training](https://cantruck.ca/mto-releases-draft-training-standard-for-class-a-mandatory-entry-level-training/) - A formal announcement regarding the introduction of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for Class A drivers in Ontario is expected this spring or early summer. In advance of this announcement, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released a draft training standard for public comment by May 13. OTA members are encouraged to review the document
- [Trucking Chief Ponders the Good, Bad and the Ugly of Canada-US Border](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-chief-ponders-the-good-bad-and-the-ugly-of-canada-us-border/) - Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley evoked a spaghetti western theme in a speech to the Canadian-American Border Trade Alliance this week by describing the “good, bad and the ugly” of Canada-US border and trade issues. The good, according to Bradley: The Free & Secure Trade (FAST) program and the e-Manifest programs in both countries,
- [Fort McMurray Disaster: Canadian Trucking Alliance Calling on Industry to Help](https://cantruck.ca/fort-mcmurray-disaster-canadian-trucking-alliance-calling-on-industry-to-help/) - The trucking industry is responding to help the tens of thousands of Canadians whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastating fires in Alberta. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is asking its membership of 4500 Canadian motor carriers to help these Canadians in need by making donations to the Red Cross. To kick-off
- [NACFE: Aero Add-ons Good On Day Cabs Too](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-aero-add-ons-good-on-day-cabs-too/) - Aerodynamic devices won’t benefit day cabs? Think again, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. As reported by CCJ magazine, NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth announced that its latest fleet study reveals that aerodynamic devices on day cabs result in fuel efficiency gains, even though the trucks frequently travel below 50 mph and do
- [Bradley: ELDs, Environmental Compliance  Are Trucking 'Game Changers'](https://cantruck.ca/bradley-elds-environmental-compliance-are-trucking-game-changers/) - Mandated technologies like Electronic Logging Devices and an increasing focus on environmental standards will be among “game changers” for Canada’s trucking industry, Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley said in an address to the Alberta Motor Transport Association. As reported by Today’s Trucking’s John G. Smith: Bradley, who has announced he is leaving the job
- [Report Makes Business Case For Diversifying Industry](https://cantruck.ca/report-makes-business-case-for-diversifying-industry/) - Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a new report making the sound business case for increased diversity in the nation’s trucking industry. Changing Workforce draws on a combination of labour data and best practices already introduced in many workplaces. Profiled fleet programs include those at Bison Transport, Canada Cartage, Kriska Transportation, Northern Resource Trucking, Trimac Transportation,
- [CTA Presses for National Trucking Harmonization](https://cantruck.ca/cta-presses-for-national-trucking-harmonization/) - CTA Senior Vice President Stephen Laskowski appeared in Ottawa this week before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking Trade and Commerce to provide insight on how indispensable the trucking industry is to the well-being of Canada’s economy and competitiveness. “Trucking is a derived demand industry. As such, it’s a leading indicator of economic activity in
- [Trucking HR Canada Announces New Board of Directors](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-announces-new-board-of-directors/) - Trucking HR Canada has announced a new slate of Directors, having held its first meeting this week in Toronto. Following a year-long strategic review and Board enrichment process, the Board has expanded by two positions, is more regionally representative, and is reflective of the skills needed to ensure Trucking HR Canada continues to be a
- [Truck Cargo Thefts on The Rise](https://cantruck.ca/truck-cargo-thefts-on-the-rise/) - The number of truck cargo thefts in the U.S. increased in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International. It recorded a total of 221 cargo thefts, an increase of 13% from the fourth quarter of 2015 and up 8% compared to the first
- [Coquihalla Highway Gets Truck Parking Improvements](https://cantruck.ca/coquihalla-highway-gets-truck-parking-improvements/) - B.C. recently announced a major highway upgrade to the Coquihalla Highway that will provide additional safety for the commercial trucking industry, according to officials. The Box Canyon chain-up area, located approximately 30 kilometres north of Hope on Highway 5, will undergo a significant expansion to accommodate up to 70 commercial trucks. This project will also
- [Trucks For Change Looking for Carrier Help in Ft. Mac Clean-Up Support](https://cantruck.ca/trucks-for-change-looking-for-carrier-help-in-ft-mac-clean-up-support/) - With the announcement that many residents of Fort Mac will begin returning to their homes on June 1, Trucks For Change is reaching out to the trucking industry to assist in the next stage in the recovery. To support returning evacuees, Red Cross and other relief agencies will be providing tools and supplies to help
- [Survey: Poor Health Contributing to Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/survey-poor-health-contributing-to-driver-shortage/) - A recent survey of 3,500 human resources, recruiting, security, and management professionals found that “health issues” is a major reason truck drivers leave the industry, with 41% saying they’re quitting the profession to spend more time at home. The survey, by HireRight noted that transportation companies are recognizing the importance of truck driver health and
- [Legal Marijuana: Impacts Worker Shortage and … Real Estate?](https://cantruck.ca/legal-marijuana-impacts-worker-shortage-and-real-estate/) - As the Canadian government moves toward marijuana legalization, Canadian carriers might want to look at how similar policies in legalized marijuana states impact the trucking industry and its legal responsibilities. Colorado’s experience, for example, has been a mixed with both anticipated and unforeseen developments, writes Greg Fulton, president of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, in
- [First Truck Moves In-Transit Across US Border Under Pilot Program](https://cantruck.ca/first-truck-moves-in-transit-across-us-border-under-pilot-program/) - After much anticipation, the first commercial truck completed an actual in-transit run between Canada and the U.S. this past weekend. The move marked the launch of a six-month pilot project, promised under the Beyond the Border Action Plan, to restore Canadian carriers’ ability to conduct in-transit shipments while using a limited set of data when
- [Biz Conditions Survey: Carriers Predict Better Days Ahead Despite Headwinds](https://cantruck.ca/biz-conditions-survey-carriers-predict-better-days-ahead-despite-headwinds/) - Economic uncertainty continues to muddle freight market prospects for Ontario carriers, who, despite stagnant volumes in most lanes, seem to be reasonably optimistic going forward. The good news, according to the Ontario Trucking Association’s second quarter 2016 business conditions survey for the bellwether sector, is that a majority of carriers (55%) remain optimistic about the trucking
- [Amended TDG Incident Reporting Requirements in Canada](https://cantruck.ca/amended-tdg-incident-reporting-requirements-in-canada/) - Transport Canada (TC) has amended the reporting requirements found in PART 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations for incidents involving Dangerous Goods Shipments in a Canada Gazette II issued June 1, 2016. The amendments change the focus of TC’s reporting requirements for releases or anticipated releases of dangerous goods from a simple
- [EDITORIAL: Carbon Pricing Will Be a Key to Fighting Climate Change](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-carbon-pricing-will-be-a-key-to-fighting-climate-change/) - By: David Bradley Recently, Canada became a signatory to the Paris agreement on climate change. Signing the agreement is not the same as ratification, but that is expected to occur this fall after the federal and provincial governments reach their own accord on how to move forward on a joint, or at least coordinated basis.
- [CBP Announces a New Payment Option for Commercial Truck User Fee](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-announces-a-new-payment-option-for-commercial-truck-user-fee/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection began a pilot program this month allowing commercial trucks that do not use transponders to prepay the single-crossing user fee online prior to arrival at a port of entry. The pilot will begin at the Buffalo, Detroit and El Paso ports of entry and last for approximately one year. CBP
- [US Requires Seat Belts for Passengers in Large Trucks Starting Aug 8](https://cantruck.ca/us-requires-seat-belts-for-passengers-in-large-trucks-starting-aug-8/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule in the Federal Register requiring that all passengers traveling in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles wear seat belts. While it already requires that drivers wear seat belts, the agency has been silent on whether passengers riding in large trucks must use seat belts. “The only quantifiable
- [GHG Phase 2: Final Rule Could See August Release](https://cantruck.ca/ghg-phase-2-final-rule-could-see-august-release/) - The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration submitted its proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel-economy rule for trucks and trailers to the Office of Management and Budget for required regulatory review. That’s the last step before the expansive rulemaking can be finalized. As of now, the two agencies project that
- [US-Canada Truck Freight Crossings to Keep Increasing?](https://cantruck.ca/us-canada-truck-freight-crossings-to-keep-increasing/) - Rebounding truck volumes are a welcome sign of economic improvement south of the border and perhaps an indication of a ‘rebalancing’ cross-border freight market, says the president of the Ontario Trucking Association. Trucks crossings in Detroit-Windsor alone rose 8 percent year-over-year in the fits quarter of 2016. Total U.S.-Canada truck crossings rose 3.2 percent in
- [BC Trucking Association Announces 2016-17 Board and Exec Committee](https://cantruck.ca/bc-trucking-association-announces-2016-17-board-and-exec-committee/) - The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2016 – 2017 at its Annual General Meeting and Management Conference last week in Kelowna. Members of the Board of Directors: Phil Bandstra, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd., Smithers Mike Bissell, Langley Freight Line ('90) Ltd., Vernon Ben Boon, Chevron Canada Limited, Vancouver John Bourbonniere, Harbour
- [CTA Study: Truck Driver Shortage Accelerating](https://cantruck.ca/truck-driver-shortage-accelerating-according-to-new-cta-study/) - The shortage of professional truck drivers in the Canadian for-hire trucking industry is escalating more rapidly than industry analysts previously thought, according to a new study prepared for the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The new study – Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap – was conducted by transportation consultants, CPCS. It’s an update to
- [CTA Advances Issue of Accounting for Electronic and Triage Inspections](https://cantruck.ca/cta-advances-issue-of-accounting-for-electronic-and-triage-inspections/) - After years of negotiations, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has made some important headway regarding the need for roadside enforcement to give credit for electronic and triage inspections. CTA has reopened discussions with CVSA Region V representatives concerning this longstanding issue. In addition, CTA requested the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), Standing Committee on
- [Senators: Tear Down Barriers to Truck Configurations, Single Tire Uniformity](https://cantruck.ca/senators-tear-down-barriers-to-truck-configurations-single-tire-uniformity/) - Provincial discrepancies in truck configuration standards and limits on the use of high-tech, fuel-efficient single tires are among two of the most “mind-boggling” policies “sapping billions of dollars” from the Canadian economy each year, according to the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce. Senators released a report on internal barriers to trade, called Tear
- [NHTSA Study: Collision Avoidance Tech Reduces Truck Crashes](https://cantruck.ca/nhtsa-study-collision-avoidance-tech-reduces-truck-crashes/) - A year-long field study of collision avoidance systems (CAS) conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) found that collision avoidance systems (CAS) can reduce, if not eliminate some crashes. Furthermore, a majority of fleet managers participating in the study – entitled Field Study of Heavy-Vehicle Crash Avoidance Systems: Final Report – called for
- [CTA Carriers Make Up Trucking HR Top Fleet Employers List](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carriers-make-up-trucking-hr-top-fleet-employers-list/) - Thirty-nine of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry have earned honours through the third annual Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada has announced. Fleets of every size were rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention. The 2016 honours are awarded to (In alphabetical order)
- [Ottawa Introduces Entry-Exit Legislation](https://cantruck.ca/ottawa-introduces-entry-exit-legislation/) - Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, introduced legislation that will allow the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to collect routine biographic information on all travellers exiting Canada. This initiative builds off discussions and commitments that began under the previous government regarding ways to improve efficiencies at the border while maintaining
- [Police, Agency Ask For Truckers’ Help Locating Abducted Kids](https://cantruck.ca/police-agency-ask-for-truckers-help-locating-abducted-kids/) - Manitoba police are reporting that two children have been abducted by their non-custodial mother and are believed to have left the province. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is working with police to locate them and we believe the children are in imminent danger in the care of their mother, who also has a Canada-wide
- [Expert: Start Planning Now for ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/expert-start-planning-now-for-elds/) - If they haven’t done so already, now is the time for Canadian carriers to start planning for the implementation of an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, which is coming in the US by December 2017 and in Canada at some point thereafter. That was the message from Tom Cuthbertson, vice-president of regulatory compliance with Omnitracs
- [Game-Changer: Ont Implementing Mandatory Entry Level Training for Tractor-Trailer Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/game-changer-ont-implementing-mandatory-entry-level-training-for-tractor-trailer-drivers/) - The Ontario Trucking Association is hailing this morning’s announcement from provincial transportation minister Stephen Del Duca that all new drivers wishing to take the tractor-trailer (Class A) road test in Ontario will first be required to successfully complete a mandatory entry level training course through an approved training provider. The rule will take effect July
- [New Resources Focus on Women in Canadian Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/new-resources-focus-on-women-in-canadian-trucking/) - Trucking HR Canada has unveiled three new resources as part of its Women with Drive initiative – a national initiative focused on supporting and increasing women’s participation in the trucking workforce. My Toolbox for Mentoring Women will help trucking employers, association groups, female drivers and others learn effective and practical approaches to mentorship, says Trucking
- [Used Class 8 Sales, New Trailers Down](https://cantruck.ca/used-class-8-sales-new-trailers-down/) - Used Class 8 same-dealer truck sales volumes took a steep downturn in May, declining by 18% compared to April, according to ACT Research. Year-to-date comparisons were more favorable, but still negative, as used Class 8 truck sales volumes fell by 5% compared to the same five-month period in 2015. Sales were down by as much
- [Cargo Theft Risk Increases July 4 Weekend](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-theft-risk-increases-july-4-weekend/) - CargoNet has analyzed cargo theft data in Canada and the US from 2012 to 2015 and found that between July 2-9, nonalcoholic beverages, major appliances and copper were some of the more popular targeted items. The 2016 July 4 holiday weekend is expected to be a particularly bad time for cargo thefts, according to CargoNet,
- [FMCSA Adjusts Truck Violation Fines](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-adjusts-truck-violation-fines/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had adjusted fines for violations of federal safety regulations during the adjustment for inflation process. Some fines are higher than previous years, and some are lower. An interim final rule, published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 27, announced the changes to the fines. The new penalties will
- [US Regulators Begin Reviewing Shipper Delay Tactics](https://cantruck.ca/us-regulators-begin-reviewing-shipper-delay-tactics/) - U.S. regulators are taking further steps toward a rulemaking on the detention of truck drivers by shippers and their customers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is set to begin an audit focused on loading and unloading delays at shipper and consignee docks, reports the Journal of Commerce. The audit, required by the Fixing America’s
- [Western Transport Sectors Face Worker Shortage Crisis](https://cantruck.ca/western-transport-sectors-face-worker-shortage-crisis/) - More than 177,375 jobs will need to be filled in four transportation sectors across the four Western Canadian provinces, according to findings released today from the Asia Pacific Gateway Corridor Labour Market Information Project, an initiative of the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table. The project examined future labour supply needs in 34 occupations in the
- [FMCSA Proposes Taking Closer Look at Crash Accountability](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-proposes-taking-closer-look-at-crash-accountability/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to pilot-test a program to determine the preventability of certain types of “less complex” truck crashes, reports Heavy Duty Trucking. Findings from the demo program could lead to FMCSA allowing the removal of certain non-preventable crashes so they do not count against a carrier’s crash-indicator score. The
- [Draft Canadian ELD Technical Standard Released; CTA Unveils ELD Animation Video & Infographic](https://cantruck.ca/draft-canadian-eld-technical-standard-released-cta-unveils-eld-animation-video-infographic/) - To assist CTA members and others in understanding the upcoming ELD regulation, as well as helping them transition to an ELD environment, CTA has created the infographics below in English and French (scroll to the bottom of the page) Imbedded in the infographic is a link to an informative whiteboard animation video that could assist
- [NatGas Truck Sales Recover](https://cantruck.ca/natgas-truck-sales-recover/) - Retail sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks in the U.S. and Canada improved in May, after getting off to a slow start earlier in the year, according to a report published by ACT Research. The majority of natural-gas vehicle sales were attributed to repeat sales as well as purchases made by transit bus and
- [Clean Diesel Nearly Half of Total Truck Population](https://cantruck.ca/clean-diesel-nearly-half-of-total-truck-population/) - About 43% of all medium- and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the U.S. – 4 million of 9.5 million diesel trucks – are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines, according to new Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) analysis of IHS Automotive vehicles in operation statistics. The new analysis includes IHS Automotive vehicles
- [Survey: Carriers, Drivers Shortchanged by Shipper Detention](https://cantruck.ca/survey-carriers-drivers-shortchanged-by-shipper-detention/) - A new survey takes a close look at the problem of how long truck drivers are detained by shippers and consignees and finds that nearly 63% of commercial truck drivers spend more than three hours waiting for their vehicle to be loaded and unloaded. As reported by Today’s Trucking, the DAT Solutions survey found that out
- [Lower Diesel Prompting Short-Haul Rail Switch to Trucks?](https://cantruck.ca/1715-2/) - There could be a link in the prolonged decline in diesel prices and the drop in demand for intermodal traffic moving by rail, says Donald Broughton, Avondale managing director and chief investment strategist. As reported by DC Velocity magazine, Broughton argues that falling diesel prices have led rail users to shift some of their intermodal
- [Crossing into US at Detroit or Port Huron?](https://cantruck.ca/crossing-into-us-at-detroit-or-port-huron/) - The latest Information Notice from US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Detroit Field Office outlines requirements for the use of the FAST Lanes at Detroit and Port Huron. Interested OTA members are encouraged to review the details of the Information Notice in the linked PDF - CBP Detroit-PortHuron FAST_public OTA members interested in more detailed
- [CBSA Update for Carriers Crossing at Windsor-Detroit](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-update-for-carriers-crossing-at-windsor-detroit/) - Information provided to OTA by CBSA Windsor outlines new procedures in place to begin accepting electronic RMD packages for goods that have arrived in Canada but have not been cleared. Interested OTA members are encouraged to review the details in the attached PDF - CBSA Windsor 2215EDI-RMD OTA members interested in more detailed information concerning
- [Cargo Theft Incidents Down Slightly](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-theft-incidents-down-slightly/) - Cargo theft incidents dropped 15 percent in the second quarter of 2016 when compared to the same time period last year, but the value of the thefts increased when compared to 2015’s second quarter, according to a quarterly report from cargo theft reporting firm CargoNet. According to CargoNet, 61 percent of reported thefts had a loss
- [Canada Takes Another Step Towards an ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/canada-takes-another-step-towards-an-eld-mandate/) - The Government of Canada has taken another important step towards the introduction of a mandate to require the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by federally-regulated motor carriers and commercial vehicle drivers. The mandate would apply to those federally-regulated bus and truck carriers and drivers who are currently required to carry a log book and demonstrate
- [E-cigs Potential Hazard Around Trucks?](https://cantruck.ca/e-cigs-potential-hazard-around-trucks/) - The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory for those who use battery-powered e-cigarettes or vaporizers around commercial vehicles, citing potential hazards including explosions, serious personal injuries and fires. The warning extends to any battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices. “The explosions regularly involved the ejection of a burning battery case or
- [How 3D Printing is (Quietly) Revolutionizing Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/how-3d-printing-is-quietly-revolutionizing-trucking/) - 3D printing is already influencing trucking and transportation in a number of ways, even if trucks yet don’t have the ability – as some predict they will – to 3D print products onboard as they are being delivered. As Fleet Owner explains in this article, Amazon’s patent for 3D printing on trucks has been talked
- [‘Uber’ Trucking? Not So Fast](https://cantruck.ca/uber-trucking-not-so-fast/) - Despite talk of investment capital being funneled into ‘Uber for trucking’ startups these days, a new study concludes that the trucking industry is way too complex to become an Uber type of business even though Digital Freight Matching (DFM) services are common in matching a shipper’s freight with available carrier capacity. From Material Handling &
- [Transport Canada Analysis Shows 2:1 Benefit to Cost Ratio for ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-analysis-shows-21-benefit-to-cost-ratio-for-eld-mandate/) - Momentum continues to build towards the implementation of a federal ELD mandate in Canada. Late yesterday, Transport Canada released its long-awaited Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for a proposed mandate that would apply to all federally-regulated vehicles where the driver is currently required to complete a paper logbook. The CBA looked at two scenarios: One included all
- [CBSA Seeking Feedback on Consultations Regarding Trusted Traveller Programs](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-seeking-feedback-on-consultations-regarding-trusted-traveller-programs/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is in the process of seeking feedback from industry regarding proposed amendments to Regulations under the Customs Act governing Trusted Traveller Programs (TTPs). The changes would amend the Government of Canada’s Presentation of Persons Regulations which would apply to trusted traveler programs utilized by commercial drivers (e.g. FAST and
- [Canadian GHG Process to Ramp Up As Official Phase II Rule Released in US](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-ghg-process-to-ramp-up-as-official-phase-ii-rule-released-in-us/) - The US federal government has finalized its heavy truck GHG Phase 2 rule, which introduces tougher emission standards for heavy trucks and engines as well as establishes the first set of standards for certain trailer designs (box vans, flatbeds, tankers and container chassis). The rule (check out a synopsis here: GHG Emissions Brief_public ) will require
- [Uber Buys Autonomous Truck Tech Company](https://cantruck.ca/uber-buys-autonomous-truck-tech-company/) - Ride sharing giant Uber is upping its efforts in the AV market by acquiring Otto, a technology startup that’s developing autonomous technology for Class 8 trucks. Anthony Levandowski, who left Google's self-driving cars project to found Otto with other former Google employees, will reportedly lead Uber’s self-driving efforts. Otto is already road testing a “suite”
- [JOC: Top Truck Companies Reversed Expansion](https://cantruck.ca/joc-top-truck-companies-reversed-expansion/) - Economic slowdown reversed expansion at the 100 largest U.S. and Canadian trucking companies in 2015, pulling down their combined revenue 3.1 percent to $72.4 billion after strong growth in 2014, research by SJ Consulting Group shows. According to the Journal of Commerce, the long-term trend for those carriers is still positive. Since the 2009 recession,
- [Annual Brake Inspection Program Set for Next Month](https://cantruck.ca/annual-brake-inspection-program-set-for-next-month/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week will take place Sept. 11-17. Law enforcement agencies will conduct inspections on commercial vehicles across North America to look for out-of-adjustment brakes, and brake system and anti-lock braking system violations. Specifically, CVSA says inspectors will be looking for “loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks,
- [FMCSA Medical Board Recommendations Could Preview Sleep Apnea Rule](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-medical-board-recommendations-could-preview-sleep-apnea-rule/) - The Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlined its official recommendations to the agency on screening and disqualification criteria for truck drivers who are suspected of having moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. As reported by CCJ magazine, the board’s preliminary recommendations, which have not yet been approved, encourage FMCSA to
- [Phase 2 GHG Rule Could Usher More Aluminum, Lighter-Weight Parts](https://cantruck.ca/phase-2-ghg-rule-could-usher-more-aluminum-lighter-weight-parts/) - One emissions-cutting solution cited in the U.S. EPA’s Phase 2 Truck GHG rules officially released last week is to promote aluminum components including wheels and extrusions to be part of the strategy to cut overall weight from commercial vehicles. The agencies’ Phase 2 rule requires trucking efficiencies to improve up to 25 percent by 2027 in
- [BC Announces Border Corridor Improvements to Hwy. 13](https://cantruck.ca/bc-announces-border-corridor-improvements-to-hwy-13/) - The B.C. provincial government recently announced a $25.5 million project to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements at the Aldergrove/Lynden crossing. The upgrades will include widening Hwy. 13 southbound from one to three lanes to accommodate a separate Nexus and truck lane, as well as adding a northbound truck-climbing lane. A new two-lane east-west
- [NACFE: Investing in Fuel-Efficient Tech Saves Fleets $](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-investing-in-fuel-efficient-tech-saves-fleets-big/) - Seventeen green-conscious fleets across the U.S. and Canada – operating more than 62,000 combined tractors and 217,000 trailers – save more fuel than the national average, reporting a 3-percent jump in fuel economy, according to the Annual Fleet Fuel Study released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). In total, NACFE’s study shows
- [US Issues Speed Limiter Proposal](https://cantruck.ca/us-issues-speed-limiter-proposal/) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have issued a long-awaited proposal to require heavy-duty vehicles be equipped with speed limiting devices and set engines to a maximum speed on U.S. roadways. The proposal options three maximum speed settings – at 60, 65, and 68 miles per
- [Canada-US Freight Flow Keep Slowing](https://cantruck.ca/canada-us-freight-flow-keep-slowing/) - The latest US Transportation Department figures show U.S.-Canada freight flows fell 7.2% to $48.2 billion between June 2015 and June 2016 as all modes of transportation except air carried a lower value than a year earlier. Lower crude oil prices contributed to a year-over-year decrease in the value of freight moved between the two countries.
- [Happy National Trucking Week!](https://cantruck.ca/happy-national-trucking-week/) - Canada’s trucking industry is gearing up for National Trucking Week. This year’s event runs from September 4 – 10. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the country’s national trucking group, in conjunction with the provincial trucking associations, launched National Trucking Week many years ago to spotlight the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadians who work
- [Phase 2 GHG Rule Curtails Glider Kits for Newer Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/phase-2-ghg-rule-curtails-glider-kits-for-newer-trucks/) - New trucks that are equipped with older engines and drivetrain component, commonly known as glider kits, will for the most part be outlawed by 2021 as part of EPA’s federal Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy rules. Heavy Duty Trucking reports that the rules stipulate that starting in January of ‘21, glider kits will
- [CTA TDG Webinar - Overview of New Incident reporting Requirements Covered by PART 8 of the Regulations](https://cantruck.ca/cta-tdg-webinar-overview-of-new-incident-reporting-requirements-covered-by-part-8-of-the-regulations/) - As previously reported by CTA, Transport Canada (TC) amended the reporting requirements found in PART 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations for incidents involving Dangerous Goods Shipments on June 1, 2016. The amendments change the focus of TC’s reporting requirements for releases or anticipated releases of dangerous goods from a simple volume
- [OEM: Flexibility Key to EPA Phase 2 Emissions Rule](https://cantruck.ca/oem-flexibility-key-to-epa-phase-2-emissions-rule/) - Daimler Trucks North America’s director of compliance and regulatory affairs said signaled optimism over the upcoming EPA Phase 2 GHG rules and praised the long lead time and “flexibility” built into the regulations. Sean Waters said complying with the rules will be a challenge for OEMs – “these are tough standards that will cost a
- [Last Call for Industry Input on ATRI Critical Trucking Issues Survey](https://cantruck.ca/last-call-for-industry-input-on-atri-critical-trucking-issues-survey/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), of which OTA is a member, is asking trucking industry stakeholders in North America to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue. The popular survey is in its 12th year and participation by trucking stakeholders has grown each year.
- [FMCSA Seeks Comment on Medical Review Report for Proposed Diabetes Rule](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-seeks-comment-on-medical-review-report-for-proposed-diabetes-rule/) - Another step has been completed in a proposed rulemaking that would allow commercial vehicle drivers with controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce without first obtaining an individual exemption for that medical condition from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, reports Heavy Duty Trucking. Sixteen months ago, the agency
- [Analyst: Rates Won’t Rebound Until Mid ‘17](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-rates-wont-rebound-until-mid-17/) - Pricing pressure in the truckload and intermodal sectors was the theme for 2016 and carriers are not expected to see any relief until 2017, according to Stifel Capital Markets As reported by Fleet Owner, John Larkin, managing director and head of transportation capital markets research for Stifel, warned that trucking companies expecting to see a
- [CRA Memo on Federal Excise Tax](https://cantruck.ca/cra-memo-on-federal-excise-tax/) - Budget 2016 removed the generation of electricity exemption for diesel fuel used in or by a vehicle, including a conveyance attached to the vehicle, of any mode of transportation. This measure applied to fuel delivered or imported after June 2016, and to fuel delivered or imported before July 2016 that is used, or intended to
- [Trucking HR Canada Calling Female Truck Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-calling-female-truck-drivers/) - Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive initiative, will host Driver Connect & Share – a networking industry event targeted at truck drivers. The event will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at the Sandman Signature Hotel Toronto Airport. Joanne Millen-Mackenzie will open the event, sharing her perspectives, knowledge and learnings
- [FTR Conference: Trucking Drives Toward the Future](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-conference-trucking-drives-toward-the-future/) - Drones, self-driving trucks, so-called “Uber” freight, the “internet of things” are among the emerging factors vying to reshape the North American trucking landscape, according to Steve Sashihara, CEO of the information technology and management firm Princeton Consultants. Speaking at the recent FTR Transportation Conference, Sashihara said it will be less than 10 years before the
- [ATA Questions DOT Federal Autonomous Vehicle Policy](https://cantruck.ca/ata-questions-dot-federal-autonomous-vehicle-policy/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation this week release a Federal Automated Vehicles Policy document, which outlines the government’s regulatory blueprint for regulating autonomous vehicles and infrastructure planning going forward. The policy is expected to be published in the Federal Register this week. A 60-day comment period will follow the posting. Regulators from the Department of
- [U.S.-Canada Freight Falls By Double Digits](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-canada-freight-falls-by-double-digits/) - From July 2015 to July 2016, the value of U.S.-Canada freight flows fell 10.7% to $42.4 billion as all modes of transportation carried a lower value of U.S.-Canada freight than a year earlier, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures. The total value of truck freight moved between the two countries fell 7.2%. The value
- [FMCSA Final Rule Allows Windshield Mounted Technology](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-final-rule-allows-windshield-mounted-technology/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to allow the voluntary mounting of certain devices on the interior of the windshields of commercial motor vehicles. According to Heavy Duty Trucking, the rule includes technology placed within the area that is swept by the windshield
- [Labour Costs Surpass Fuel Costs, says ATRI](https://cantruck.ca/labour-costs-surpass-fuel-costs-says-atri/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says due to lower fuel prices, the trucking industry’s operational costs declined in 2015. And, for the first time, driver costs represent a higher percentage of overall costs than fuel. Releasing the findings from the 2016 update to ‘An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, the ATRI said
- [NACFE: Double Truck Platoon Can Reduce Fuel Consumption by 4-10%](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-double-truck-platoon-can-reduce-fuel-consumption-by-4-10/) - Two-truck platoons have the potential to reduce fuel consumption by about 4%, averaged across both vehicles, according to a report by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). As reported by Truck News, the reviewed previous testing and then adjusted for on-track test results which took account real-world, on-road realities such as traffic congestion
- [Bradley Gives Americans Snapshot of Trucking in Canada](https://cantruck.ca/1899-2/) - Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley recently painted a picture of the trucking life in Canada to an American audience, explaining that despite many similarities, the two industries are still quite distinct. Bradley was in Nashville this week giving a presentation at the joint PeopleNet/TMW user conference. He covered the challenges, regulations and future of
- [Trucking Industry Survey on Roundabouts](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-industry-survey-on-roundabouts/) - GHD, a Roundabout Engineering firm, wants tobetter understand how truck drivers prefer to drive roundabouts and opinions on roundabout design. It asking carriers and truck drivers to complete the short survey below. http://tinyurl.com/roundaboutsurvey
- [PQ Investigation Calls for Mandatory Basic Truck Training](https://cantruck.ca/pq-investigation-calls-for-mandatory-basic-truck-training/) - The Quebec Coroner’s Office is calls for increased heavy-duty truck driver training in the province after investigating the 2013 death of a truck driver who lost control of his cement truck. As reported by Today’s Trucking, coroner Andrée Kronström’s report concluded the driver lacked the skills necessary to react properly when he came upon a
- [Canadian Transport Ministers Announce Plan to Move Forward on ELDs, Rules Harmonization](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-transport-ministers-announce-plan-to-move-forward-on-elds-rules-harmonization/) - Canada’s transportation ministers met in Toronto this week to discuss a broad array of initiatives including mandating Electronic Logging Devices as well as harmonizing transportation rules across the country. A government press release and a Today’s Trucking report quoted Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau as saying the ministers will create a task force to harmonize
- [ATRI Survey Pegs ELD Mandate as Trucking’s Top Concern](https://cantruck.ca/atri-survey-pegs-eld-mandate-as-truckings-top-concern/) - The impending electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is the trucking industry’s top concern, according to an annual survey by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). More than 65% of respondents cited the ELD mandate, and the impact it will have on the industry’s productivity, as their top concern. More than 3,200 motor carrier and commercial
- [ATA Boss: Trucking Must Have Role in Creating Autonomous-Driving Policy](https://cantruck.ca/ata-boss-trucking-must-have-role-in-creating-autonomous-driving-policy/) - Autonomous vehicles, including commercial trucks, are already a reality, but the trucking industry must have a “seat at the table … to develop a [policy] framework without stymying innovation,” Chris Spear, president of the American Trucking Associations, said at the ATA’s Management Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas. He said technology for autonomous trucks is
- [CTA Taps Laskowski to Succeed Bradley](https://cantruck.ca/cta-taps-laskowski-to-succeed-bradley/) - The Board of Directors of the Canadian Trucking Alliance reached into its current ranks by announcing Stephen Laskowski will become its next President and CEO on January 1st, 2018, after the alliance's current chief retires. The Board made its decision today in Vancouver at the annual CTA fall meeting. Laskowski, who is currently CTA's Senior
- [EDITORIAL: Going to Pot](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-going-to-pot/) - By: David Bradley The federal government has pledged to introduce legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana (its already available by permit for medical use) sometime in 2017. This is a much more complicated issue than meets the eye and perhaps more than the government bargained for. So, it’s not surprising, I guess, that
- [CTA Core Principals to be Enshrined in Final GHG Rule](https://cantruck.ca/cta-core-principals-to-be-enshrined-in-final-ghg-rule/) - CTA’s view that upcoming Canadian GHG truck rules must reflect the reality of specific Canadian operating conditions and equipment is taking hold in Ottawa. CTA has long supported the reduction of carbon emissions from trucking equipment through reasonable and efficient policies and programs. CTA’s core message to Ottawa has been trucking equipment mandated under the
- [CBSA Announces Upcoming Changes, Penalties in Third Phase of ACI Program](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-announces-upcoming-changes-penalties-in-third-phase-of-aci-program/) - Earlier this month, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released an information update on Advance Commercial Information (ACI) compliance to industry. The document outlines CBSA’s introduction of eManifest, the third phase of the ACI program, and the new penalties for non-compliance. The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) sets out the penalties for non-compliance with the Customs Act,
- [EDITORIAL: What I Didn’t Know About Truck Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-what-i-didnt-know-about-truck-drivers/) - By: Karen Hazan I’ve worked in the office at Canada Cartage for a few years now, but recently decided to take our truck driver orientation/training program to gain some more insight into Canada Cartage and our various safety procedures and requirements. I showed up at 6:30 a.m. on a Monday morning, pen and paper in
- [Longer Tractors to Be Included in National MOU](https://cantruck.ca/longer-tractors-to-be-included-in-national-mou/) - The Council of Ministers Responsible for Highway Safety announced it has approved in principle changes to the national Memorandum of Understanding on Interprovincial Weights and Dimensions (the MoU) to allow use of longer tractors. Finalization of the changes is subject to Cabinet approval in certain jurisdictions. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has lobbied for longer tractors
- [US Court Rejects Claim High BMI Should Not Require Sleep Apnea Study](https://cantruck.ca/us-court-rejects-claim-high-bmi-should-not-require-sleep-apnea-study/) - A US appeals court has rejected claims by an obese truck driver that he should not have been required by his employer to submit to a sleep study to determine if he had sleep apnea. As reported by Transport Topics, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Crete Carrier Corp. did not violate
- [Trucking HR Canada Crowns 2016 Top Fleet Employers](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-crowns-2016-top-fleet-employers/) - Trucking HR Canada’s third annual Top Fleet Employers program shined the spotlight on 39 of the best workplaces in the country at their gala awards dinner this Wednesday. Held at the Palais Royale in Toronto, several new awards were presented in front of a sold out crowd. New awards included top private, small, medium, and
- [Drivers to Share Insights at Driver Connect & Share event](https://cantruck.ca/drivers-to-share-insights-at-driver-connect-share-event/) - Trucking HR Canada’s first ever Driver Connect & Share event will include a panel discussion that sheds more light on the topic of mentorship, directly from driver mentors and mentees. The event will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at the Sandman Signature Hotel Toronto Airport. Moderated by Stan Campbell,
- [CTA Webinar: Overview of CBSA’s New Regime for Administrative Monetary Penalties](https://cantruck.ca/cta-webinar-overview-of-cbsas-new-regime-for-administrative-monetary-penalties/) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be moving into a new era with the introduction of a graduated Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPs) on November 1, 2016. CBSA’s direction follows a year of educational enforcement while their ACI (Advanced Commercial Information) program developed and carrier participation and readiness for ACI compliance stabilized. The webinar
- [CTA and CCOHS Sign MOU to Enhance Trucking Health & Safety](https://cantruck.ca/cta-and-ccohs-sign-mou-to-enhance-trucking-health-safety/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) today signed the first-ever memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two organizations. The MOU is meant to increase awareness for improved workplace safety in the trucking industry, which, despite ongoing efforts among carriers to heighten health and safety, continues to
- [Butler: Update Your Alcohol and Drug Policy](https://cantruck.ca/butler-get-a-pot-policy-now/) - Carriers who don’t have a policy in place for how to address and deal with employees who use medical marijuana or plan on using marijuana recreationally once the federal Liberal government introduces its plan to legalize the drug, need to get one and fast. That was the message from Barbara Butler, president of Barbara Butler
- [Study: Fuel Savings Come in Many Forms](https://cantruck.ca/study-fuel-savings-come-in-many-forms/) - A study by the American Transportation Research Institute determined that the median fleet-wide fuel economy is 6.5 miles per gallon, and that the number was achieved through the use of a variety of fuel saving technologies. For truck-tractors, aluminum wheels, speed limiters and low rolling resistance tires were reported as the most common fuel saving
- [CTA to Minister: Truck Driving Jobs Not Disappearing](https://cantruck.ca/cta-to-minister-truck-driving-jobs-not-disappearing/) - Although it’s likely the job of the over-the-road truck driver may evolve somewhat, it will not be eliminated or disappear in the age of autonomous vehicle technology, Canadian Trucking Alliance President David Bradley wrote in a letter to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, who was reported as saying certain occupations – namely trucking – would
- [Otto’s Autonomous Beer Run](https://cantruck.ca/ottos-autonomous-beer-run/) - Otto, the Uber-owned self-driving vehicle operation, recently completed its first major commercial delivery in an autonomous truck. The company hauled a load of 2,000 cases of Budweiser beer from Fort Collins, Colo., to Colorado Springs, a roughly 120-mile trip on Interstate 25, without a driver behind the wheel for the majority stretch. A trained truck
- [Economists: Conditions Pave Way for Rate Rebound](https://cantruck.ca/economists-conditions-pave-way-for-rate-rebound/) - Economic growth should accelerate and impending regulations should give carriers the ability to increase rates next year, according to speakers at Newcom’s Surface Transportation Summit last week. Carlos Gomes, senior economist with Scotiabank, predicted global economic activity will strengthen in 2017, as will GDP growth here in Canada. “Canada and the US will see increased
- [NAFTA Freight Posts First Hike in a Year](https://cantruck.ca/nafta-freight-posts-first-hike-in-a-year/) - The total value of U.S. freight moved between Canada and Mexico during August posted its first year-over-year increase since December 2014, according to new Transportation Department figures. The resulting 0.7% increase from August 2015 also came as just two transportation modes, truck and air, carried more cross-border freight by value. The value of commodities moving
- [DOT Forming Autonomous Transport Advisory Committee](https://cantruck.ca/dot-forming-autonomous-transport-advisory-committee/) - U.S. Department of Transportation announced this week he will establish an advisory committee on automated transportation, meant to help regulators frame policy around the development and deployment of automated vehicles. “This committee will help determine how, when, and where automated technology will transform the way we move,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “The Department
- [CTA Delivers on In-Transit Port Expansion](https://cantruck.ca/cta-delivers-on-in-transit-port-expansion/) - CTA has received confirmation from USCBP that the agency has agreed to expand the in-transit pilot initiative for another year to November 28, 2017. The plan also includes expanding the list of participating ports of entry as well as the number of qualifying carriers who would have the ability to enter the pilot at some
- [US ELD Mandate Upheld in Court](https://cantruck.ca/us-eld-mandate-upheld-in-court/) - A federal mandate requiring nearly all truck operators operating in the U.S. to use electronic logging devices to comply with hours of service rules has been upheld in court, meaning the scheduled December 18, 2017 compliance date remains effective, CCJ magazine reports. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal court overseeing the case, voted
- [Applications Open for 4th Annual Top Fleet Employers Program](https://cantruck.ca/applications-open-for-4th-annual-top-fleet-employers-program/) - Do you have what it takes to be one of the top workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry? Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in their human resources practices. Applications and online submissions will be accepted
- [Morneau Banks on Infrastructure in Fall Economic Statement](https://cantruck.ca/morneau-banks-on-infrastructure-in-fall-economic-statement/) - Canada’s minister of finance, Bill Morneau, is banking on infrastructure investment to promote long-term growth and job creation. This week's Fall Economic Statement proposes an additional $81 billion in infrastructure spending through to fiscal year 2027-28 and the establishment of a $35 billion Canada Infrastructure Bank – an arm's-length organization dedicated to increasing public-private investment in
- [Westcan Named Safest Employer in Canada](https://cantruck.ca/westcan-named-safest-employer-in-canada/) - Westcan Bulk Transport was recognized as Canada’s Safest Employer by Canadian Occupational Safety. The winners were selected based on a wide range of occupational health and safety elements including employee training, OHS management systems, incident investigation, emergency preparedness and innovative health and safety initiatives. “This award is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of
- [Bison’s Jack Fielding Named Canada’s Top Trucker](https://cantruck.ca/bisons-jack-fielding-named-canadas-top-trucker/) - A year after being named the top truck driver in Ontario, Bison Transport’s Jack Fielding notched the title of National Truck Driver of the Year. The award, established by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and sponsored by Volvo Trucks Canada, is the highest honour bestowed upon a truck driver in Canada who has maintained a collision-free
- [Thanks David! OTA Honours its Leader With Prestigious Award](https://cantruck.ca/thanks-david-ota-honours-its-leader-with-prestigious-award/) - Ontario Trucking Association CEO David Bradley was honoured last night by the industry he has tirelessly led for over 30 years. Bradley spent more than three decades handing out the OTA-Shaw Tracking Service to Industry Award to a long line of trucking leaders, but this time it was his turn to receive the most prestigious
- [CTA Carriers Recognized By Canadian Red Cross For Fort McMurray Fire Response](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carriers-recognized-by-canadian-red-cross-for-fort-mcmurray-fire-response/) - CTA Chairman Gene Orlick accepted a commemorative plaque from Canadian Red Cross senior director of Philanthropy, Susan Larkin, to recognize the key role played by many CTA carriers during the Red Cross’ response to the devastating Alberta fires this spring. Orlick was visiting Toronto for the OTA’s 90th executive conference last week when he was
- [Reminder: Amended TDG Incident Reporting Requirements Kick in Dec. 1](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-amended-tdg-incident-reporting-requirements-kick-in-dec-1/) - As previously reported by CTA Transport Canada (TC) amended the reporting requirements found in PART 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations for incidents involving Dangerous Goods Shipments in a Canada Gazette II issued June 1, 2016 and provided a six month transition period to the new requirements. The amendments change the focus
- [CTA’s SMART Approach to GHG Phase II Regs Results in Gov’t Research on Tires](https://cantruck.ca/ctas-smart-approach-to-ghg-phase-ii-regs-results-in-govt-research-on-tires/) - CTA’s white paper on Phase II GHG which outlined the Alliance’s SMART Plan for Green Trucking continues to guide government action to ensure future regulations take into account the necessity for a Made-in-Canada approach. Transport Canada’s latest efforts, in co-operation with Environment and Climate Change Canada, will focus on the availability, performance and market trends
- [Permanent In-Transit Program One Step Closer](https://cantruck.ca/permanent-in-transit-program-one-step-closer/) - CTA recently received confirmation from USCBP that the agency is currently working on changing legislation in the U.S. in order to make the in-transit pilot a permanent program moving forward. As previously reported by CTA, USCBP agreed to expand the in-transit pilot initiative for another year starting on November 28, 2016, which will also include expanding the
- [Co-CEO of Women of Influence to Open Women with Drive](https://cantruck.ca/co-ceo-of-women-of-influence-to-open-women-with-drive/) - Stephania Varalli, the co-owner and co-CEO of the Women of Influence organization, will open the third annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit, being held on March 2, 2017, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre. The Women of Influence organization is dedicated to women’s advancement in the workplace. The group offers a variety
- [HDT Puts Groupe Robert on Greenest Fleets List](https://cantruck.ca/hdt-puts-groupe-robert-on-greenest-fleets-list/) - Groupe Robert of Boucherville, Que. has been named one of the 50 greenest fleets in North America by the American trade magazine, Heavy Duty Trucking. “We primarily focus on U.S. fleets, but their [Robert’s] work with natural gas has been so ahead of the curve we felt they deserved recognition. Other factors in our decision
- [FTR: Too Early To Tell How Trucking Will Fare in Trump’s America](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-too-early-to-tell-how-trucking-will-fair-in-trumps-america/) - Much has been written and said about how businesses – in the U.S. and internationally -- will be affected by a Donald Trump presidency. But, like the election itself proved, no one really knows how things will shake out. Long term, Donald Trump could possibly try to rework regulations that affect the trucking industry, says
- [ATRI Report on Autonomous Vehicles Examines Industry Concerns](https://cantruck.ca/atri-report-on-autonomous-vehicles-examines-industry-concerns/) - Hours of service, CSA scores and the driver shortage are all areas identified as being impacted by autonomous vehicle technology, in a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, ATRI (the research arm of the American Trucking Associations and to which CTA is a member) surveyed carriers, executives,
- [CTA: Fairness and Use of Volumetrics Key in AMPS Penalty System](https://cantruck.ca/cta-fairness-and-use-of-volumetrics-key-in-amps-penalty-system/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for greater fairness and the use of “volumetrics” in the AMPs (Administrative Monetary Penalties) system used for Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) compliance. Following an extended period of penalty mitigation, and the issuing of zero-rated AMPS to allow carriers to adjust to these new processes, CBSA stated an intent
- [Truckers: Border Fees Creating Economic Wall Between Canada and US](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-border-fees-creating-economic-wall-between-canada-and-us/) - While pundits debate whether President-elect Donald Trump will in fact build a wall between America and its NAFTA neighbours, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reminding politicians in both Canada and the U.S. how escalating costs and redundant fees imposed by governments at the border can be just as stifling as any physical barrier. “Trade
- [Big 3PL: More Shippers Demanding ELDs Ahead of Deadline](https://cantruck.ca/big-3pl-more-shippers-demanding-elds-ahead-of-deadline/) - Fleets slow to adopt ELDs may well find themselves penalized by customers even before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, according to some supply chain experts. Ben Cubitt, vice president of engineering, procurement and consulting for billion-dollar 3PL Transplace, said shippers are increasingly adopting ELD deadlines for their carrier suppliers ahead of the December 2017
- [CTA: Feds Must Crack Down on Truck Emission Control Tampering](https://cantruck.ca/cta-feds-must-crack-down-on-truck-emission-control-tampering/) - In an appearance yesterday before the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Canadian Trucking Alliance called on the federal government to broaden its oversight powers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) similar to those contained in the US Clean Air Act to prevent tampering of mandatory emission control devices on heavy trucks.
- [OEMs Focusing on Making Driver Assist Technology More Friendly](https://cantruck.ca/oems-focusing-on-making-driver-assist-technology-more-friendly/) - Advanced truck safety – such as “look ahead” camera-radar systems, crash avoidance alerts or ’smart’ braking – are becoming more popular as fleets attempt to mitigate costly crashes and insurance increases. Now, if only they weren’t so darn annoying to truck drivers. The point is not lost on many commercial vehicle and component manufacturers, who
- [Auditor General: Ottawa Unsure of Effectiveness of Beyond the Border](https://cantruck.ca/auditor-general-ottawa-unsure-of-effectiveness-of-beyond-the-border/) - Auditor-General of Canada, Michael Ferguson, assessed the current state of the Beyond the Border Action Plan in a recent report to Parliament, critiquing the government’s job thus far to qualify results and appraise costs of the program. The $1.1-billion plan announced in 2011 aims to enhance border security and accelerating the legitimate flow of people,
- [Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur Headlines Women with Drive Event](https://cantruck.ca/canadas-top-female-entrepreneur-headlines-women-with-drive-event/) - Mandy Rennehan, one of the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women two years in a row, will be a guest speaker at the third annual Women with Drive summit on March 2, 2017 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre. As one of the country’s top female entrepreneurs, Mandy has built
- [Bison One of Canada’s Most Admired’ Companies](https://cantruck.ca/bison-one-of-canadas-most-admired-companies/) - For the second time, Waterstone Human Capitol has named CTA member Bison Transport as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, making it the only trucking company to earn the honor. “Bison’s Mission Statement of empowering our people, enabling our customers and elevating our business, and our core values of safety, spirit, service, sustainability
- [Trump Official: Administration Won’t Gut NAFTA](https://cantruck.ca/trump-official-administration-wont-gut-nafta/) - Members of the Trump transition team are trying to quell concerns that the incoming administration is bent on sparking a protectionist trade war with Canada, Mexico and other trading partners over the next four years, reports the U.S. political and government policy news site, The Hill. During the election campaign Donald Trump called NAFTA “the
- [Truck Market Poised For Breakthrough in 2018-2020](https://cantruck.ca/truck-market-poised-for-breakthrough-in-2018-2020/) - After a bit of a slump next year, the North American Class 8 market will turn up in 2018 based on a combination of factors, according to Kenny Vieth, president of ACT Research, in a Stifel Capital Markets call Friday. The North American Class 8 market was considerably weaker during the first 10 months of
- [TC Seeking Feedback on UN TDG Harmonization and Training Concepts White Paper](https://cantruck.ca/tc-seeking-feedback-on-un-tdg-harmonization-and-training-concepts-white-paper/) - Transport Canada continues to move forward on a number of TDG related issues and is seeking feedback on two new initiatives. These include: Further International Harmonization (Gazette I Notice - issued November 26, 2016); and a Consultative White Paper (issued December 6, 2016) on how further enhancements to TDG training could be addressed at a
- [EDITORIAL: We Need Bridges, Not Walls](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-we-need-bridges-not-walls/) - By David Bradley Canada is a trading nation. We have to be. Our domestic market is simply too small to sustain our standard of living. We are good at producing some things. We are blessed with an abundance of the natural resources – regardless of the recent softness in commodity markets – the rest of
- [Michigan Law Opens a Door for Platooning](https://cantruck.ca/michigan-law-opens-a-door-for-platooning/) - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) has signed S.B. 995 into law on Dec. 9, authorizing electronically coordinated truck platooning on Michigan roads by creating an exception to the state’s minimum following distance for commercial vehicles. Originally there was a minimum of 500 feet of following distance required by commercial vehicles, which presented a hindrance to
- [Congress Completes HOS Fix](https://cantruck.ca/congress-completes-hos-fix/) - Special legislation to fix the legislative glitch that threatened use of a 34-hour restart as part of the hours-of-service rule for truck drivers passed the Senate by a 63-36 vote margin. According to US trade media, the bill, passed in the form of a Continuing Resolution, requires that DOT “follow the existing 34-hour restart hours
- [ATA Doesn’t Support Speed Limiter Rule as Currently Proposed](https://cantruck.ca/ata-doesnt-support-speed-limiter-rule-as-currently-proposed/) - The US Dept. of Transportation asked for public input to determine the setting in the proposed heavy-duty truck speed limiter mandate, with a majority of fleets favouring 65 mph, reports Fleet Owner. Many carriers also urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make the rule applicable to
- [CTA Chair Reaches Out to Virden Responders for Aiding Stranded Truckers](https://cantruck.ca/cta-chair-reaches-out-to-virden-responders-for-aiding-stranded-truckers/) - Emergency responders and other volunteers from the community of Virden, Man. nobly came to the aid of hundreds of truck drivers last week after a blast of winter weather closed Hwy. 1 and left many of the truckers stranded without food or water for more than 24 hours. This week, CTA chairman Gene Orlick penned
- [Transport Canada conducting additional Pre-Consultations on TDG Regulations](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-conducting-additional-pre-consultations-on-tdg-regulations/) - In addition to the Dangerous Good proposals issued last week by Transport Canada, a further set of pre-consultation documents was forwarded to CTA for comment. In short, this latest pre-consultation termed the “Canadian Update” focuses on proposed changes to Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16 of the Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as
- [NHTSA Proposes 'Driver Mode’ to Lock Cell Phone Features While Driving](https://cantruck.ca/nhtsa-proposes-driver-mode-to-lock-cell-phone-features-while-driving/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released proposed guidelines to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles. The announcement covers the second phase of voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on U.S. roads. The first phase focused on devices or systems built into the vehicle at the
- [CTA Pre-Budget Submission Goes Green](https://cantruck.ca/cta-pre-budget-submission-goes-green/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance remains soundly committed to reducing the trucking industry’s carbon footprint; but there’s more Ottawa can do to help carriers reach their goals and not impede environmental progress. In its federal pre-budget submission, CTA outlined how the environment is a clear priority for the industry, which is currently engaged in preparing for
- [RIP: Reynold (Ren) Thomas McCarron](https://cantruck.ca/rip-reynold-ren-thomas-mccarron/) - It is with sadness OTA reports the father of long-time serving OTA/CTA Board member Mike McCarron, has passed away. Our hearts and prayers are with the McCarron family. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Avenue), Weston, on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will
- [Tell Ottawa Green Trucking Doesn’t Include Scrapping Excise Tax Rebate](https://cantruck.ca/tell-ottawa-green-trucking-doesnt-include-scrapping-excise-tax-rebate/) - The federal government wants to cancel truck and fleet operators’ ability to apply for refunds for diesel tax used to generate electricity from temperature-controlled trailers; power take-off units; and auxiliary power units (APUs)/in-cab heaters. Tell Ottawa what you think about this and how this change would affect your operations and well-being of your drivers. These
- [Parking Searches Can Cost Drivers $4,600 Annually](https://cantruck.ca/parking-searches-can-cost-drivers-4600-annually/) - Truck parking availability is a top concern of the trucking industry, according to ATRI, which, in new research, highlighted the anxiety that truckers feel in finding a place to stop and rest. A 'truck parking diary' conducted by ATRI collected detailed data from commercial truck drivers who agreed to provide documentation of their challenges in
- [National Task Force on W&D and CTA Priorities on GHG SMART Approach](https://cantruck.ca/national-task-force-on-wd-and-cta-priorities-on-ghg-smart-approach/) - At its annual meeting with the trucking industry held in Montreal, the Task Force on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Policy highlighted the many efforts achieved and/or underway that tie in with CTAs SMART approach to forthcoming GHG regulations. "The key to CTA’s strategy from a weights and dimensions standpoint is to keep as many options
- [ACT: Aerodynamic Improvements Boost Fuel 8%](https://cantruck.ca/act-aerodynamic-improvements-boost-fuel-8/) - According to ACT Research’s N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook potential aerodynamic improvements could increase fuel efficiencies by up to 8 percent. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook presents historical trends, current activity and forecasts of engine demand in on-highway commercial vehicles. The report analyzes significant trends in engine displacement, engine type, captive versus non-captive engines, and
- [Amazon Looks to Develop Uber-Like Trucking Broker App](https://cantruck.ca/amazon-looks-to-develop-uber-like-trucking-broker-app/) - Amazon.com is reportedly developing mobile technology so it can schedule and track truck shipments of its products with a few taps or clicks. According to the Wall Street Journal, this represents the next step in the e-commerce giant’s bid to become its own global freight broker and compete with companies in the $150 billion business of booking transportation.
- [Merry Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year](https://cantruck.ca/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-new-year/) - CTA would like to extend a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all carrier members, allied trade suppliers and the industry at large. Please see the following for holiday office hours: Thursday, Dec. 22 - 8:30 am – noon Friday, Dec. 23 - Closed Monday, Dec. 26 - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 27 -
- [Wes Armour Named to Order of Canada](https://cantruck.ca/wes-armour-named-to-order-of-canada/) - Wes Armour of Moncton-based Armour Transportation Systems, was one of 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced by Governor General David Johnston. Armour, a member of the CTA and APTA, is just one of four recipients from the trucking industry to receive the prestigious honour. Established by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order
- [Youth in Trucking Survey Launched](https://cantruck.ca/youth-in-trucking-survey-launched/) - Trucking HR Canada has launched its Youth with Drive survey, as a next step in developing a national employment strategy for youth in the trucking industry. The goal of the survey is to gather information about young people (18-35) currently employed in the trucking industry from both an employer and employee perspective. The survey questions
- [Bison Transport Driver Earns Highway Angel Wings](https://cantruck.ca/bison-transport-driver-earns-highway-angel-wings/) - Taljinder Sohi, a professional truck driver for CTA carrier member, Bison Transport, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for helping another professional truck driver whose truck jackknifed in British Columbia. In the early morning of May 6, 2016, Sohi left brake check and began heading
- [Cross-Border Truck Freight Value Falls Again](https://cantruck.ca/cross-border-truck-freight-value-falls-again/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows fell 2.5% to $46.5 billion between October 2015 and the same month in 2016. Truck shipments were down 3.1%. The top commodity category transported between the U.S. and Canada by all modes was vehicles and parts, of which $5.2 billion, or 56.9%, moved by truck and $3.8 billion, or
- [Court Finds Contract Truck Drivers Were Employees For Major Carrier](https://cantruck.ca/court-finds-contract-truck-drivers-were-employees-for-major-carrier/) - Yet another court in the U.S. has ruled that independent-contractor drivers from a large freight carrier are effectively and legally employees. The Arizona court ruling was made in a class-action lawsuit against Swift Transportation. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, the District Court in Arizona granted a partial summary judgment to the five drivers involved
- [Analyst: US Freight Recession is ‘Over’](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-us-freight-recession-is-over/) - The freight recession is over, writes DAT freight market rate expert Mark Montague in the first line of his latest column. That 18-month malaise was triggered by the worldwide collapse of oil prices at the end of 2014, he writes, with accompanying freight drying up. To add insult to injury, line haul rates fell, too,
- [CAA: Hwy 401 Near T.O. One of North America’s Worst Bottlenecks](https://cantruck.ca/caa-hwy-401-near-t-o-one-of-north-americas-worst-bottlenecks/) - Hwy. 401 across the top of Toronto is the most congested artery in Canada and one of the worst bottlenecks in North America, costing travellers time and money, according to a new study by the Canadian Automobile Association. Canada’s top 20 most congested traffic bottlenecks cover just 65 km, but they collectively cost drivers over
- [FMCSA: Driver Detention Rule Shelved For Now](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-driver-detention-rule-shelved-for-now/) - A rule regulating driver detention could be shelved for the foreseeable future, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Policy Director Robert Miller said this week. While a report on excessive driver detention time will be released in the spring, a rulemaking will not follow as FMCSA is expected to forgo extending regulations to shippers, reports JOC.com,
- [Deadline Approaching for Top Fleet Employers Applications](https://cantruck.ca/deadline-approaching-for-top-fleet-employers-applications-2/) - Only two weeks remain to apply for a spot in Trucking HR Canada’s 4th annual list of Top Fleet Employers, which recognizes fleets that offer the top workplaces in Canada’s Trucking Industry. Online submissions will be accepted at truckingHR.com until 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. “Our Top Fleet Employers Program brings together
- [Amazon Patent Hints at Autonomous Roadway System](https://cantruck.ca/amazon-patent-hints-at-autonomous-roadway-system/) - Amazon has been granted a patent proposing a centralized roadway management system that communicates with self-driving vehicles to help coordinate their movement at a large scale and deal with complex task of navigating reversible lanes. As reported by media outlets, the patent, filed in November 2015 and granted this week, covers the problem of how
- [Truck Freight Outlook: ‘Maximum Impact’ in 2018](https://cantruck.ca/truck-freight-outlook-maximum-impact-in-2018/) - Truckload rates will increase about 4% in the U.S. this year, with capacity pressure brought on by the looming ELD mandate more than compensating for an economic recovery that’s become “stale,” contends transportation economist Noël Perry, as reported by Fleet Owner magazine. “Our economy has shifted from a high-growth, high-cyclical economy to a slower-growth, more
- [EDITORIAL: 2017 Federal Budget Should Focus on Shift to Low Carbon Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-2017-federal-budget-should-focus-on-shift-to-low-carbon-trucking/) - By: David Bradley The 2017 budget will likely be tabled sometime in February or March. The focus of CTA’s submission this year is on GHG-reduction. The industry wants to transition to lower carbon heavy trucks, trailers and fuel. Why wouldn’t it? Diesel is the second largest component of operating costs. But, there are significant obstacles
- [NAFTA Freight Value Up for Only Second Time in Nearly 2 Years](https://cantruck.ca/nafta-freight-value-up-for-only-second-time-in-nearly-2-years/) - Newly released US DOT figures show the value of cross-border freight moved between the U.S. and its neighbours increased in November for the only the second time in nearly two years, but trucking had the smallest gain. According to the U.S. Transportation Department, $91.1 billion in freight moved between here and North American Free Trade
- [Fact Finding: Marijuana and Impending Legislation](https://cantruck.ca/fact-finding-marijuana-and-impending-legislation/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), in collaboration with Trucking HR Canada, is engaging trucking employers across the country in a coordinated effort to identify support for the industry as it faces new challenges resulting from the impending legislation on the legalization of marijuana. This effort will also look to address the existing challenges brought forth by
- [CTA Encouraged Gordie Howe Bridge Makes Trump’s ‘Priority’ List](https://cantruck.ca/cta-encouraged-gordie-howe-bridge-makes-trumps-priority-list/) - Despite strongly worded criticism of NAFTA from US president Donald Trump, an internal document listing the White House’s top infrastructure priorities suggests some people close to the president do in fact consider trade with their northern neighbours to be an important issue. President Trump’s transition team has reportedly compiled a list of 50 potential transportation
- [Canadian Business Groups Meet to Discuss Potential Approach to US Trade](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-business-groups-meet-to-discuss-potential-approach-to-us-trade/) - At the recommendation of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce this week called a meeting of national business associations to discuss strategies and a common approach to deal with the Trump administration and potential trade issues. The meeting consisted of 20 associations, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses, who pledged to explore
- [FTR: ELD Rollout Will lead to "Substantial” Capacity Crunch](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-eld-rollout-will-lead-to-substantial-capacity-crunch/) - American transportation consultants FTR Associates is forecasting "steadily-deteriorating conditions” for shipping capacity through 2017, in reaction to stronger demand and the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate." This year will carry upside risks to truckload rates because of a tightened market, possible oil price inflation, and the chance of general inflation. “Although many shippers are saying,
- [OTA Talks Trucking at Focus Group Meeting on Gordie Howe Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/ota-talks-trucking-at-focus-group-meeting-on-gordie-howe-bridge/) - OTA recently took part in a Canadian focus group meeting held by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) in Windsor regarding the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The meeting was attended by a cross-section of industry stakeholders including business, environment, tourism, trade and transportation sectors. During the meeting, OTA expressed the trucking industry’s interest
- [US Trade Experts: Carving NAFTA Bad for American Truckers Too](https://cantruck.ca/us-trade-experts-carving-nafta-bad-for-american-truckers-too/) - While Canadian carriers in an export-based economy benefit mightily from the North American Free Trade Agreement, their U.S. counterparts stand plenty to lose as well, according to several American trade experts who spoke to Heavy Duty Trucking. In his first full week in office, President Donald Trump has made reexamination of international trade agreements a
- [Mag: Despite Questions, Autonomous Vehicles Rolling Sooner than Expected](https://cantruck.ca/mag-despite-questions-autonomous-vehicles-rolling-sooner-than-expected/) - The potential for autonomous trucks to disrupt freight transportation—or at least the recognition, by carriers and shippers, of that possibility—has surged in the past year, according to an updated survey by Princeton Consultants. But the industry still might not fully appreciate the pace of the changes that are coming, reports Fleet Owner. “Our firm believes self-driving
- [CTA Seeks Feedback on Marijuana and Impending Legislation](https://cantruck.ca/cta-seeks-feedback-on-marijuana-and-impending-legislation/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), in collaboration with Trucking HR Canada, is engaging with trucking employers across the country in a coordinated effort to identify supports for the industry as it faces new challenges resulting from the impending legislation on the legalization of marijuana. This effort will also look to address the existing challenges brought
- [Govs' report: Public Skepticism of Autonomous Vehicles ‘High’](https://cantruck.ca/govs-report-public-skepticism-of-autonomous-vehicles-high/) - Autonomous vehicles are emerging faster than many people expected, but perhaps things should slow down a bit, suggests the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests As reported by Fleet Owner, a report from the group representing state and territorial highway safety offices says various states have many issues and rules to consider before AVs are allowed unfettered
- [BCTA Hires New Director of Policy, Cory Paterson](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-hires-new-director-of-policy-cory-paterson/) - The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) is pleased to announce that Cory Paterson will be joining our team as Director of Policy on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Cory will be responsible for, among other duties, advancing BCTA’s policy positions and the interests of our members with governments, the business community and key stakeholders. Cory brings to
- [FTR: NAFTA Doubts Cast Cloud Over US Trucking?](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-nafta-doubts-cast-cloud-over-us-trucking/) - Experts at trucking consultants FTR & Associates say industry conditions in the U.S. are on the mend but unpredictable international trade flows are creating a cloud of uncertainty in the trucking business. “The U.S. economy remains on stable footing, but there are several risks that are creating uncertainty in the transportation sector. First on everyone’s
- [CTA Signatory to Statement on Canada-US Relations Ahead of Trump-Trudeau Meeting](https://cantruck.ca/cta-signatory-to-statement-on-canada-us-relations-ahead-of-trump-trudeau-meeting/) - As U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet in Washington today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance joined a group of about 40 leading Canada-U.S. business associations, companies, and policy experts in issuing a joint statement laying out the general principles that should guide the management of the world’s largest security, trade, and
- [Trump & Trudeau Commit to Cargo Pre-Clearance, Gordie Howe International Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/trump-trudeau-commit-to-cargo-pre-clearance-gordie-howe-international-bridge/) - The inaugural meeting today between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared cordial and constructive, which was the desired outcome for many Canadian business groups, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance. There was no specific mention of NAFTA in the joint release issued by the two leaders. Instead, it affirmed “the importance
- [CTA Excise Tax Campaign Captures Attention of Dissenting Members of Federal Finance Committee](https://cantruck.ca/cta-excise-tax-campaign-captures-attention-of-dissenting-members-of-federal-finance-committee/) - The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance issued its 145-page report on the pre-budget consultation process. Although the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s (CTA) request to restore federal excise tax refunds did not make the list of recommended items in that report, it was mentioned as part of the official opposition’s dissenting report to the Finance
- [Last Call to Complete Youth in Trucking Survey](https://cantruck.ca/last-call-to-complete-youth-in-trucking-survey/) - Trucking HR Canada is calling on all employers and employees in the Canadian Trucking industry to have their say and be part of the solution, as they work to develop a national employment strategy for youth in the industry. The short survey covers three main themes, including: attraction, engagement and challenges; your participation will help
- [US Subcommittee Considers Future of Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/us-subcommittee-considers-future-of-autonomous-vehicles/) - The Congressional Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade said recently that autonomous vehicles will save lives on the highways, with Mark Rosekind, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator, claiming that autonomous vehicles hold “the potential to eliminate traffic fatalities altogether.” The hearing was part of the subcommittee’s “disrupter series,” and Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro said these
- [CTA Webinar: Overview of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - March 22](https://cantruck.ca/cta-webinar-overview-of-fda-food-safety-modernization-act-march-22/) - (Feb. 22, 2017) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be introducing new rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STF) beginning in April 2017. The objective of the rule is to ensure food is being properly refrigerated, vehicles and equipment are properly cleaned/sanitized,
- [CTA Supports Amending Livestock Transport Rules to Introduce Level Playing Field](https://cantruck.ca/cta-supports-amending-livestock-transport-rules-to-introduce-level-playing-field/) - The Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA) is doing the right thing by modernizing the rules for transporting livestock, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). However, CTA’s main concern is not the modernization of these rules but rather the exclusion of certain livestock truck transporters from key aspects of the proposed regulations. CTA recently outlined
- [Canadian Carriers on Forbes Top Employer List](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-carriers-on-forbes-top-employer-list/) - Several CTA member fleets have been recognized in Forbes Magazine’s list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2017. Recognized in the transportation and logistics category are FedEx (44), Rosedale Group (92), Armour Transportation Systems (14), TransForce (169), Canada Cartage (177), Bison (196), Purolator (225) and UPS (268). The publication surveys more than 8,000 workers to determine,
- [Congressman Calls for Tighter Mexican Truck Restrictions in ‘New’ NAFTA](https://cantruck.ca/congressman-calls-for-tighter-mexican-truck-restrictions-in-new-nafta/) - A guidance introduced by a U.S. congressman says any replacement of NAFTA should tighten restrictions on Mexican carriers entering the U.S. Specifically, Rep. Peter DeFazio’s (D-Oregon) “Blueprint for America’s New Trade Policy,” lays principles for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. The resolution stipulates that a NAFTA replacement “should require all foreign service providers’
- [Trucking Groups Gear Up for Autonomous Technology](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-groups-gear-up-for-autonomous-technology/) - American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear says widespread acceptance of autonomous technology is still 20 to 25 years away, but until then the trucking industry needs to take a seat at the table in developing the regulatory and roadmap and market conditions. “My team is working very hard to ensure that we are providing the
- [FMCSA Boss Stresses ELD Preparedness](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-boss-stresses-eld-preparedness/) - Carriers should already be prepared and focused for the US’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate set to come into effect this December, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) director Joe DeLorenzo who addressed the Omnitracs Outlook 2017 conference this week. AS reported by Truck News, DeLorenzo said the number one issue he would
- [ATRI Publishes New Truck Parking Studies](https://cantruck.ca/atri-publishes-new-truck-parking-studies/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which CTA is a member, posted two new truck parking studies on its website. The studies, completed for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, examine the lack of truck parking as well as new approaches for identifying available truck parking capacity. In the first, “Utilizing
- [Small Carriers, Fear Not ELDs: Panel](https://cantruck.ca/small-carriers-fear-not-elds-panel/) - Although there are some hurdles to overcome for small carriers making the transition to electronic logging devices, there is no reason to be intimidated, according to small fleets and suppliers speaking at an ELD panel during Omnitracs Outlook 2017 Compared to most larger carriers, which often operate with a significantly larger staff, each dedicated to
- [Fort Erie Border Crossing Gets FAST, Emerson Coming Soon](https://cantruck.ca/fort-erie-border-crossing-gets-fast-emerson-coming-soon/) - The Canada Border Services Agency has installed a dedicated Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lane and inspection booth. Another FAST lane is planned for the crossing in Emerson, Manitoba, the CBSA says. Trucks can use FAST lanes when the driver is a member of FAST or Commercial Driver Registration programs; the carrier and importer are
- [National Coalition Releases Action Plan to Combat Distracted Driving](https://cantruck.ca/national-coalition-releases-action-plan-to-combat-distracted-driving/) - The Traffic Injury Research Foundation today released a National Action Plan created by the Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving (CCDD). The Canadian Trucking Alliance, is a member of this coalition. The multi-sectoral group includes members from various levels of government, enforcement, academia, health, industry and communities. The National Action Plan contains 15 action items organized
- [OTA Proud to be Part of Successful Women with Drive Summit](https://cantruck.ca/ota-proud-to-be-part-of-successful-women-with-drive-summit/) - The third annual Women with Drive Summit from Trucking HR Canada was another huge success and the Ontario Trucking Association was thrilled to take part and support the increasingly popular event. The Toronto event featured human resources, marketing and operations professionals and focused on strategies for recruiting and retaining women in the trucking industry. The
- [DOT Study Concludes ‘No Net Benefit' Found in 34-Hour Restart Provisions](https://cantruck.ca/dot-study-concludes-no-net-benefit-found-in-34-hour-restart-provisions/) - The US DOT says its study regarding the 34-hour restart of the hours of service rule failed to “explicitly identify a net benefit” from two suspended provisions. The acknowledgement effectively solidifies the current HoS rule. As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued hours-of-service regulations in 2013 that featured two
- [Data: Higher Driver Turnover Can Lead to Poorer CSA Scores](https://cantruck.ca/data-higher-driver-turnover-can-lead-to-poorer-csa-scores/) - The Vigillo data firm, which has about 2,000 trucking fleet customers for its compliance data mining and monitoring services, found that fleets with the highest turnover rates generally have higher crash rates and poorer CSA scores than fleets with better driver turnover rates. Speaking at Conversion Interactive Agency’s Recruiting and Retention conference last week, Steve
- [FMCSA Increasing Focus on Cargo Tank Inspection, Repair](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-increasing-focus-on-cargo-tank-inspection-repair/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been taking a harder look at cargo tank manufacturing, inspection, and repair facilities since January 2015. And based on what it has found, the agency plans to intensify its scrutiny. As Bulk Transporter magazine reported recently, Paul Bomgardner, chief of the FMCSA’s Hazardous Materials Division, discussed the
- [CTA Lauds Legislation to Strengthen Canadian Vehicle Recall Process](https://cantruck.ca/cta-lauds-legislation-to-strengthen-canadian-vehicle-recall-process/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is pleased the federal government is adopting the Alliance’s recommendation that Ottawa strengthens how it manages vehicle recalls. In 2015 the Canadian Trucking Alliance met with over 400 members from coast-to-coast to discuss the upcoming second phase of the green-house gas regulation. One of the leading issues discussed was the issue
- [CTA Carriers Have Strong Showing in Canada's Best Managed Companies list](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carriers-have-strong-showing-in-canadas-best-managed-companies-list/) - Canadian transport companies, transport equipment manufacturers and logistic service providers were among many of the winners named on Tuesday in this year's Canada's Best Managed Companies list. Since the program's launch in 1993, Deloitte's Canada's Best Managed Companies awards have been bestowed to Canadian companies that display outstanding and courageous business performance, in addition to
- [Connected Truck, Disruptive Truck](https://cantruck.ca/connected-truck-disruptive-truck/) - Efforts to electronically link all the disparate components on trucks with each other as well as the outside world will disrupt the industry, according to experts at the Technology & Maintenance (TMC) annual meeting. As reported by Fleet Owner: Troy Clarke, president and CEO of Navistar, explained that boosting truck utilization via various technological systems
- [CTA Call to Action: Help Make the Case to CBSA for Changes to AMPS Penalty System](https://cantruck.ca/cta-call-to-action-help-make-the-case-to-cbsa-for-changes-to-amps-penalty-system/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) have been working cooperatively to put Advanced Commercial Information requirements (ACI) in place. The second phase of ACI compliance was introduced in 2015, and included the introduction of the Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) regime. Under AMPS, penalties are issued to carriers who do
- [Sandberg: US ELD Rule on Schedule; Other Proposed Regs Could Be in ‘Limbo’](https://cantruck.ca/sandberg-us-eld-rule-on-schedule-other-proposed-regs-could-be-in-limbo/) - While major trucking regulations such as the electronic logging device mandate are on schedule, other proposed rules will be subject to review as part of the Trump administration’s regulatory freeze – and some could be dropped altogether, says former FMCSA administrator Annette Sandberg. Featured in the latest Fleet Owner/Omnitracs webinar, Sandberg, now principal at TransSafe Consulting
- [CTA’s ‘Canadian Advantage’ Reflected in Federal GHG Reg](https://cantruck.ca/ctas-canadian-advantage-reflected-in-federal-ghg-reg/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) advocates that any new carbon targets for new heavy-duty vehicles must be based the recognition Canadian and US trucking industries operate very different fleets, with Canadian trucks being more efficient than the U.S. in carrying capacity and configuration allowances. With its release of the proposed Phase II regulation, Environment and
- [More Technology Considered as Part of EPA Phase 2 Emission Rule](https://cantruck.ca/more-technology-considered-as-part-of-epa-phase-2-emission-rule/) - With Phase 2 of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas emission standards currently being ironed out, for the first time, upfitters will see opportunities to gain emissions credits, reports Truck News. During a panel discussion at the Green Truck Summit, Matthew Spears, center director of heavy-duty diesel standards for the EPA, outlined the
- [ATA Wants Washington to Set Hair Testing Standards](https://cantruck.ca/ata-wants-washington-to-set-hair-testing-standards/) - American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear wrote a letter to the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Tom Price this week calling for the federal government to quickly release guidelines and standards for the use of hair samples in mandatory drug testing of truck drivers. ATA spearheaded efforts to allow carriers to use
- [FTR: ‘Better Year Ahead’ Despite Threat of Trade Conflicts](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-better-year-ahead-despite-threat-of-trade-conflicts/) - Productivity and capacity are projected to take a hit as a result of the upcoming ELD mandate but FTR stated in its latest its Trucking Conditions Index that early adopters will be ahead of the curve. A big issue for the upcoming year is the longstanding driver shortage, which could cause companies to struggle to
- [Bradley: Sky Not Falling on NAFTA … For Now?](https://cantruck.ca/bradley-sky-not-falling-on-nafta-for-now/) - While Canada may not be the primary target of any NAFTA renegotiation between the U.S. and its North American trade partners, it’s possible we could still get caught in the crosshairs. That’s the gist of an in-depth feature by the UK-based international publication, Automotive Logistics. The centerpiece of the article is CTA’s CEO David Bradley,
- [Federal Budget Keeps Freight Transportation in Mind](https://cantruck.ca/federal-budget-keeps-freight-transportation-in-mind/) - Budget 2017 provided some much-needed attention to freight transportation planning in Canada, including a new National Trade Corridors Fund to help address capacity constraints and freight bottlenecks at major ports of entry as well as improve connections between rail and highway infrastructure. The budget proposes $2 billion over 11 years to support the Fund’s activities.
- [CTA-Transport Canada Looking for Feedback on Heavy Duty Tire Market](https://cantruck.ca/cta-transport-canada-looking-for-feedback-on-heavy-duty-tire-market/) - Transport Canada (TC) and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) are requesting input from CTA members to support a national Heavy Duty Vehicle Tire Market Study. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recently proposed a second phase of regulations to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, and one of the technology options available
- [Tech Firm Envisions Drone-Operating Truckers](https://cantruck.ca/2315-2/) - Even if autonomous trucks were to hit the highways today they would still require a driver behind the seat – at least for last mile deliveries when the truck must negotiate more complex trips to-and-from the interstates. One company is trying to change that for the future, however. Starsky Robotics' goal is to retrofit trucks
- [BCTA Lauds Parking & Oversize Permitting Plans](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-lauds-parking-oversize-permitting-plans/) - British Columbia announced plans to build a new 150-truck parking facility on Highway 17 as well as streamline the permitting process for over-dimensional loads. Construction on the parking facility will begin this summer at the site on the north side of the highway, just east of the Port Mann Bridge, and should be completed by
- [Truckmaker Shines Light on Truck Cab Comfort](https://cantruck.ca/truckmaker-shines-light-on-truck-cab-comfort/) - A group of Daimler AG researchers have been observing the effects of artificial daylight on the mental state and performance of truck drivers, reports Today’s Trucking. In a series of experiments in Rovaniemi, Finland, set in the Polar Circle’s winter darkness, eight test truck drivers were examined for the benefits of artificial daylight in their
- [Bison’s Big Day at TCA -  Penner Named Chair](https://cantruck.ca/bisons-big-day-at-tca-penner-named-chair/) - Rob Penner, president and Chief Executive Officer of CTYA and OTA member, Bison Transport, has been named chairman of the Truckload Carrier Association (TCA) for the 2017-2018 term. Penner, the second Canadian to ever hold a chairman position with the TCA, took the stage at the association's annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. With over 30
- [FTR: Capacity Tight, but Rates Still Poised to Rise](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-capacity-tight-but-rates-still-poised-to-rise/) - Analysts at FTR are reporting tighter freight capacity for shippers this year, but believe that “regulatory drag” will likely be slowed under the Trump Administration. “The economy is beginning to show signs of some acceleration. Manufacturing is attempting to shrug off its inventory woes, and business confidence has certainly improved, although it hasn't translated into
- [NTEA Boss Keen on Canada-US Relations](https://cantruck.ca/ntea-boss-keen-on-canada-us-relations/) - Despite some anti-trade rhetoric in the U.S., the relationship between the Canadian and the U.S. trucking industries is poised to get even stronger, says the newly-appointed National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) president Adam Keane. “With the globalization of vehicle platforms, there is a need to better align North American regulations so that we have a
- [Association Boss: Autonomous Vehicles Won't Replace Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/association-boss-autonomous-vehicles-wont-replace-drivers/) - It will be still be quite awhile before autonomous vehicles become an active part of the trucking industry; and even then, the technology won’t replace truck drivers, says the president of the Ohio Trucking Association during a panel discussion at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention. “I think one of the big issues is the
- [Trump’s DHS Chief Wants ‘Less Restrictive’ Canadian Border](https://cantruck.ca/trumps-dhs-chief-wants-less-restrictive-canadian-border/) - Addressing the Senate Homeland Security committee this week, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly commended Canada’s role in protecting the northern border. And despite calls in the U.S. to clamp down harder on border security, he unexpectedly suggested it should become less restrictive. Prodded by two senators about his concerns with the northern border, the retired
- [CTA Takes Next Step in Succession Plan by Naming Laskowski President](https://cantruck.ca/cta-takes-next-step-in-succession-plan-by-naming-laskowski-president/) - The transition to new leadership at the Canadian Trucking Alliance moved one step closer as Stephen Laskowski, previously announced as successor to David Bradley when the latter steps down at the end of 2017, was officially named president of the Alliance at the CTA annual board meeting in Arizona last week. Laskowski had served as
- [Highlights: What the Amalgamated Transit Union v TTC Decision Means for Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/highlights-what-the-amalgamated-transit-union-v-ttc-decision-means-for-trucking/) - On April 3, 2017, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice rendered its decision with regard to a request for injunction presented by the Amalgamated Transit Union. The court effectively quashed the union’s request for an injunction to prevent the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), from implementing its “Fitness for Duty Policy” which involves random testing, pending
- [Truckers Give Cautious Thumbs Up to New Canadian Free Trade Agreement](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-give-cautious-thumbs-up-to-new-canadian-free-trade-agreement/) - The spokesgroup for the industry that is often characterized as the posterboy for the lack of regulatory harmonization in Canada, says it welcomes the new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) announced today in Toronto by the provincial and federal governments. It will come into force on July 1, 2017. But the CEO of the Canadian
- [Trucking HR Canada Launches New Webinar Series](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-launches-new-webinar-series/) - Trucking HR Canada’s new professional development webinar series is specifically designed for HR personnel, and anyone in the trucking and logistics sector looking to learn practical insights and tips to help address key HR Challenges. The first webinar in the series is scheduled for April 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET, on the topic of Youth in Trucking. Millennials,
- [CTA: All Hands on Deck in Promoting Driver Safety](https://cantruck.ca/cta-all-hands-on-deck-in-promoting-driver-safety/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance produced a stylish multimedia toolkit to assist industry, governments as well as injury prevention stakeholders in promoting truck driver safety at workplaces and shipping facilities. The media toolkit features ‘whiteboard’ animation videos and digital infographics in English and French, which provide facility operators helpful tips on improving safety and reducing injury
- [Women with Drive Rolls West](https://cantruck.ca/women-with-drive-rolls-west/) - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is taking Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit to a western audience – with the first Western Women with Drive to be held on May 10. The event will be at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel. “The Women with Drive Leadership Summit has been effective at
- [Workplace/Public Safety Key Consideration for Truckers as Feds Introduce Legislation to Legalize Marijuana](https://cantruck.ca/workplacepublic-safety-key-consideration-for-truckers-as-feds-introduce-legislation-to-legalize-marijuana/) - The Federal Liberal government introduced its long-awaited legislation today which lays out the parameters for ending the century-old prohibition on cannabis and regulates it for recreational use. The bill checks off a major Liberal campaign promise. In introducing the legislation, the government said it is committed to developing a roadside testing protocol to combat impaired
- [Trucking HR Canada Launches Compensation Benchmarking Study](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-launches-compensation-benchmarking-study/) - Trucking HR Canada has developed an industry specific compensation benchmarking study. The data gathered through the study will assist employers in developing competitive compensation packages for all occupations from truck drivers to dispatchers and fleet managers. The study will look at average annual incomes, benefits packages, retirement plans, rewards and recognition programs, and much more.
- [Survey: Driver Recruiting Getting More Tech-Savvy](https://cantruck.ca/survey-driver-recruiting-getting-more-tech-savvy/) - A benchmark survey from U.S.-based background-screening firm, HireRight, finds the importance of developing innovative recruitment and retention strategies is becoming paramount and more technology-based for trucking firms. HireRight said its 2017 Transportation Spotlight report indicates trucking companies are seeking to improve “the candidate experience” to better their chances of recruiting top talent and replacing retiring
- [Appeals Court Rules Commercial Driver Held to Much Higher Liability Standard](https://cantruck.ca/appeals-court-rules-commercial-drivers-held-to-much-higher-liability-standard/) - An Ontario Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision which ruled a professional commercial driver is partly liable for a collision caused by an intoxicated driver of another vehicle. The case serves as a warning to commercial operators that professional drivers appear to be held to a much higher legal standard by the
- [Survey: Different Reasons Why Women and Men Leave Trucking Jobs](https://cantruck.ca/survey-different-reasons-why-women-and-men-leave-trucking-jobs/) - A survey has found that their dissatisfaction with tractors and the type of equipment is the top reasons women drivers leave a motor carrier, according to Stay Metrics. The annual driver survey included responses from 12,502 drivers from 78 different carriers, of whom 1,122 were women. “We consistently find that women drivers expect to be
- [Cargo Thefts Soar in Ontario](https://cantruck.ca/cargo-thefts-soar-in-ontario/) - Ontario was the second most common region in North America for commercial cargo theft, second only to California, in the first quarter of 2017. According to CargoNet, there were 358 ‘supply chain risk incidents’ across Canada and the United States to start of 2017. Of those, 58 percent involved theft of a trucking vehicle, while
- [Top Fleet Employers Honoured By Trucking HR Canada](https://cantruck.ca/top-fleet-employers-honoured-by-trucking-hr-canada/) - Forty-eight of the “best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry” have been named by Trucking HR Canada as part of the fourth annual Top Fleet Employers program. Fleets of every size were rated on topics including recruitment and retention practices, workplace culture, compensation, training and skills development, and innovative HR practices. The 2017 honours are awarded
- [CTA Provides Comments on Clean Fuel Standard Discussion Paper](https://cantruck.ca/cta-provides-comments-on-clean-fuel-standard-discussion-paper/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently provided comments to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on the Clean Fuel Standard discussion paper. CTA reiterated that overall it has been supportive of ECCC’s Heavy Truck Greenhouse Gas regulations in both phases I and the current Phase II proposal. The reduction of greenhouse gases from heavy trucks
- [FMCSA Session: Govt and Stakeholders Attempt to Unclog Road to Automated Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-session-govt-and-stakeholders-attempt-to-unclog-road-to-automated-trucks/) - A public listening session sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on autonomous vehicles addressed issues related to driver training, public safety, and cybersecurity; but, according to attendees and media present, many questions about the future technology remain unanswered. While daily media reports hype new breakthroughs in highly automated commercial vehicles, the reality is
- [Musk Provides First Glimpse of Tesla Electric Big Rig](https://cantruck.ca/musk-provides-first-glimpse-of-tesla-electric-big-rig/) - Tesla founder Elon Musk recently shared a sneak peek – and really, just a glimpse – of his company's promised fully electric class 8 tractor at a TED talk in Vancouver. The truck, which is expected to launch in September, is considered a fully electric over-the-road tractor. As Fleet Owner reported, there have been several
- [Trucking HR Canada to honour Top Fleet Employers of 2017 at Gala Event](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-to-honour-top-fleet-employers-of-2017-at-gala-event/) - Trucking HR Canada’s 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program will shine the spotlight on 48 of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry at their Gala Awards dinner set to take place at Toronto’s Grand Palais Royale, on October 12, 2017. Ticket sales for the event are now open and everyone is welcome
- [Laskowski Charts Trucking’s Path Toward Change](https://cantruck.ca/laskowski-charts-truckings-path-toward-change/) - The trucking industry is facing a time of significant change and the Canadian Trucking Alliance is in the midst of it all, the Alliance’s newly named president told member carriers of the Alberta Motor Transport Association. From Today’s Trucking magazine: [otaTextBox padding="20"] “Is this our future?” president Stephen Laskowski asked, pointing to the image of
- [Congestion, Distracted Driving, Top ATRI's Research Priorities](https://cantruck.ca/congestion-distracted-driving-top-atris-research-priorities/) - The American Transportation Research Institute has decided on its research priorities for 2017, approving studies on congestion, driver distraction, and hours of service, among others. ATRI’s board of directors approved the 2017 Top Research Priorities that was developed by the Research Advisory Council at its March meeting. Several of ATRI’s 2017 top priority studies will
- [Senators Want Study on Impact of Autonomous Trucks on Workers](https://cantruck.ca/senators-want-study-on-impact-of-autonomous-trucks-on-workers/) - US Senators Susan Collins (R-Me.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have asked the Government Accountability Office to look how autonomous truck technology could have the potential to displace transportation industry workers. According to CCJ magazine, the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development subcommittee of the broader Senate appropriations committee want GAO
- [NatGas Regaining Traction in Trucking?](https://cantruck.ca/natgas-regaining-traction-in-trucking/) - Although North American fuel prices are still well below record highs of a decade ago, the natural market – driven by a new set of market forces – keeps inching forward, a panel of industry insiders said at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. As reported by Fleet Owner magazine, the spotlight on natural gas
- [OTA Attends Border Processing Workshop on Gordie Howe Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/ota-attends-border-processing-workshop-on-gordie-howe-bridge/) - OTA recently took part in a Border Processing Workshop run by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) in Windsor, Ont. The workshop featured presentations from WDBA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) representatives. The presentations included information on the bridge being constructed with Nexus and Trusted Trader processing centres on
- [Help the Canadian Truckers Support Victims of Spring Flooding](https://cantruck.ca/help-the-canadian-truckers-support-victims-of-spring-flooding/) - Persistent rain has led to flooding in several areas of Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia – putting many Canadians at risk. The Canadian trucking industry is once again taking the lead to help communities in need. Through Trucks For Change Network and the Canadian Trucking Alliance, highway carriers are currently working with Red Cross
- [Truck Tech Experts Reveal Safety Impact of Platoon Following Distance](https://cantruck.ca/truck-tech-experts-reveal-safety-impact-of-platoon-following-distance/) - A team of vehicle technology experts at the US DOT’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center studying truck following behaviour, on behalf of the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), recently provided baseline statistics for researchers to determine the optimum following distances in automated truck platoons. The team used naturalistic driving datasets – taken from prior field
- [US Trucking Regulatory Update](https://cantruck.ca/us-trucking-regulatory-update/) - Washington, D.C.-based transportation law and policy attorney Richard P. Schweitzer, PLLC, recently provided attendees at the National Private Truck Council's annual conference a rundown of the status of several U.S. trucking regulations: As reported by Fleet Owner, they include: 34-hour Restart Schweitzer touched on the U.S. Congress' "fix" to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's
- [CTA Challenges Trucking Industry to Go Plaid](https://cantruck.ca/cta-challenges-trucking-industry-to-go-plaid/) - Leading up to Father’s Day, a time when the focus is already on men and families, the Canadian Trucking Alliance will be working with Prostate Cancer Canada on Wear Plaid for Dad – the increasingly popular campaign to raise awareness and funds to help protect men from prostate cancer. One in eight men – dads, husbands, brothers, sons
- [Trucking HR Canada Adds New Director to Board](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-adds-new-director-to-board/) - Trucking HR Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Young, VP of Human Resources and People Development for Bison Transport, to its board of directors. “Linda brings extensive HR expertise, experience, and is recognized within the industry for her valued contributions,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “She has served as
- [National Carbon Tax & US Triggers Process to Begin NAFTA Talks](https://cantruck.ca/national-carbon-tax-us-triggers-process-to-begin-nafta-talks/) - A discussion paper released today by Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna reveals the federal government’s potential strategy for imposing a national minimum price on carbon by the end of 2018 for those provinces that do not have their own system place. Currently, four provinces – British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec – have
- [Cantruck Goes Live with Diesel Price Mapping Tool](https://cantruck.ca/cantruck-goes-live-with-diesel-price-mapping-tool/) - CTA has unveiled an exclusive online diesel price mapping tool for trucking industry members to look up and compare current wholesale diesel prices across Canada. The interactive map – cantruck.ca/fueldata – is built on Google Maps’ API. It displays the weekly wholesale rack price by major Canadian city. Each point on the map also shows
- [CTA Front and Centre at Plaid for Dad Launch](https://cantruck.ca/cta-front-and-centre-at-plaid-for-dad-launch/) - Prostate Cancer Canada and tireless Plaid for Dad advocate, Rocco Rossi, officially launched the popular fundraising campaign to kick prostate cancer in the butt. CTA was proud to take part by doing some media interviews at Toronto’s City Hall to promote the event. Meanwhile, CTA’s Plaid for Dad efforts are in full swing. Driven by
- [CTA Call to Action: Let Government Know You Want Fix to Recurrent Border Blackouts](https://cantruck.ca/cta-call-to-action-let-government-know-you-want-fix-to-recurrent-border-blackouts/) - Since January 1, 2017, there have been about 30 outages of CBSA’s EDI/portal systems due to an antiquated computer system. Despite CBSA’s best efforts to mitigate these incidents, the system crashes keep happening with no easily-attainable solution in sight. Meanwhile, trucking companies, their drivers, as well as customers are being significantly impacted by these outages.
- [U.S.-Canada Freight Surges More Than 10%](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-canada-freight-surges-more-than-10/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 10.4% to $51.2 billion between March 2016 and March 2017 as the value of freight on all five major modes increased from a year earlier. The value of freight carried on pipeline increased by 87.3%, vessel by 42.9%, air by 8.4%, rail by 5.1%, and truck by
- [Trump Aims to Ease US Tolling Restrictions](https://cantruck.ca/trump-aims-to-ease-us-tolling-restrictions/) - US President Donald Trump released a fiscal 2018 budget blueprint this week which seeks a 12.7 percent funding cut to $16.2 billion for the Department of Transportation. Included, reports Fleet Owner magazine, was a section into a $1 billion, 10-year infrastructure plan which calls for easing federal tolling restrictions and private investment into rest areas. “The
- [Autonomous Truck Symposium: ‘Driving a lot More Than Holding A Wheel’](https://cantruck.ca/autonomous-truck-symposium-driving-a-lot-more-than-holding-a-wheel/) - Trucking technology may one day evolve to the point that the tractor can drive itself, but that is likely to come in small steps rather than giant leap. Moderating a panel discussion at CCJ‘s Symposium in Asheville, N.C., Tuesday afternoon, Bishop Consulting Principal Richard Bishop downplayed the amount of obstacles in the path of autonomous trucking.
- [CTA Achieves Truck Turnaround Plan as Alternative to Major ACI AMPs Penalties](https://cantruck.ca/cta-achieves-truck-turnaround-plan-as-alternative-to-major-aci-amps-penalties/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed by CBSA that in recognition of the recurrent delays and system outages members have experienced over the last several weeks, the agency will be allowing trucks to turn around when arriving without ACI. This will alleviate the issuance of major ACI related penalties. Applicable only to the highway mode,
- [CVSA Level VIII Inspection Concept Opens Door for Canadian Pilot Programs](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-level-viii-inspection-concept-opens-door-for-canadian-pilot-programs/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) believes whenever a commercial vehicle is required to enter a truck inspection station, is stopped by mobile enforcement where a cursory review of compliance is completed, or is given an electronic inspection (e.g. weigh station by-pass), it should be recognized as having undergone an inspection. Accounting for such inspections gives
- [Car Makers to Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Fix What ‘Aint Broke](https://cantruck.ca/car-makers-to-trump-on-nafta-dont-fix-what-aint-broke/) - NAFTA works, so don’t mess with success. That essentially was the message U.S. automakers delivered to the Trump administration this week. According to a Politico.com, and as reported in U.S. trucking trade press, automakers are pushing President Trump "not to make any changes to NAFTA that would jeopardize production ties with Canada and Mexico that
- [Industry Groups Urge Policy Makers to ‘Soften’ Transition of Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/industry-groups-urge-policy-makers-to-soften-transition-of-autonomous-vehicles/) - A sweeping report released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the International Transport Workers' Federation and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) made several recommendations on easing the transition to autonomous vehicles for the transportation workforce. The report – “Managing the Transition to Driverless Road Freight Transport – warns autonomous vehicles could begin
- [CTA Assembles Biz Coalition Calling on Ottawa to Increase CBSA Funding](https://cantruck.ca/cta-assembles-biz-coalition-calling-on-ottawa-to-increase-cbsa-funding/) - Members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the rest of the supply chain have experienced delays and other challenges bringing goods into Canada from the US because of recurring Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) system degradation issues. In response to the high frequency of these outages, CTA has invited a host of business associations
- [ATRI Seeks Carrier Input for Operational Costs Survey](https://cantruck.ca/atri-seeks-carrier-input-for-operational-costs-survey/) - The American Transportation Research Institute, of which the Canadian Trucking Alliance is a member, is seeking carrier input for the annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report. An online questionnaire asks for basic cost information from for-hire motor carriers, such as driver pay, fuel costs, insurance premiums, and lease or purchase payments. Carriers
- [Just Weeks Left in Trucking HR Canada’s First Compensation Benchmarking Study](https://cantruck.ca/just-weeks-left-in-trucking-hr-canadas-first-compensation-benchmarking-study/) - Trucking HR Canada has announced that there are just a few weeks left to complete its first comprehensive industry compensation benchmarking survey – the deadline is July 14, 2017. Fleets and fleet services of all sizes from across the country are encouraged to participate. The data gathered through the study will assist employers in developing
- [BCTA Announces Board of Directors and Exec Committee for 2017-18](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-announces-board-of-directors-and-exec-committee-for-2017-18/) - The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2017 – 2018 at BCTA’s Annual General Meeting and Management Conference in Kelowna, BC. Members of the Board of Directors for this term: Phil Bandstra, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd., Smithers Mike Bissell, Langley Freight Lines ('90) Ltd., Vernon Ben Boon, Chevron Canada Limited,
- [CTA Seeking Feedback For NAFTA Consultations](https://cantruck.ca/cta-seeking-feedback-for-nafta-consultations/) - The Government of Canada has announced the opening of its consultation on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and is now seeking views on Canadian interests on trade and harmonization as well as any issues in need of clarification or updating, such as customs procedures, investment priorities, cross-border trade, and emerging
- [Atlantic Truck Show Rolls into Moncton; Women in Trucking, Plaid For Dad Drive Included](https://cantruck.ca/atlantic-truck-show-rolls-into-moncton-women-in-trucking-plaid-for-dad-drive-included/) - The Atlantic Truck Show -- the region's largest and most-inclusive -- the returns to the Moncton Coliseum this week. Taking place June 9-10, 2017, this key trade event is presented by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. Considered the go-to event for industry stakeholders to research and purchase the latest trucks and related products on the
- [CTA Outlines Carbon Reduction Path to Senate Committee](https://cantruck.ca/cta-outlines-carbon-reduction-path-to-senate-committee/) - The Canadian trucking industry is supportive of current and future carbon reducing regulations, but decision makers should heed lessons from the past when considering future environmental policy direction and regulatory language. That was essentially the message delivered by Canadian Trucking Alliance President Stephen Laskowski today in Ottawa to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and
- [FMCSA Proposes Split Sleeper Berth Pilot Program](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-proposes-split-sleeper-berth-pilot-program/) - Hoping to develop “statistically reliable evidence” on whether split-sleeper-berth time affects driver safety performance and fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program that would give a limited number of CDL holders temporary relief from the existing sleeper-berth regulation of the hours of service rule, reports Heavy Duty Trucking: During the
- [US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Lawsuit Against ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-lawsuit-against-elds/) - The US Supreme Court will not hear OOIDA’s lawsuit against the DOT’s ELD mandate, effectively ending the court bid to overturn the impeding regulation. The Supreme Court’s June 12 decision leaves in place a lower court ruling upholding the mandate and its Dec. 18 compliance deadline. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which spearheaded the lawsuit,
- [FTR: ‘Disruptions ‘Ahead’](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-conference-disruptions-ahead/) - Uncertainty over international trade – combined with impeding electronic logging device mandates as well as automation and on-demand servicing in the transportation industry – are the key potential disruptions which will shake up the North American Trucking industry. During FTR’s most recent webinar on the key issues in transportation, Eric Starks, CEO & chairman of
- [Truckers Take the Lead in Plaid Campaign; Last Lap to Raise Donations](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-take-the-lead-in-plaid-campaign-last-lap-to-raise-donations/) - With Father’s Day less than a week away, Canadian truckers are once again in pole position to win the Plaid for Dad fundraising race. So far the Canadian Trucking Alliance and member carriers have raised over $8,000 for the popular campaign to raise awareness and funds to help protect men from prostate cancer. Arnold Bros.
- [CTA Pleased with Direction of Proposed ELD Rule](https://cantruck.ca/cta-pleased-with-direction-of-proposed-eld-rule/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance says many clarifications it asked for in the pre-consultation phases leading up to Canada’s proposed ELD rule are expected to be incorporated once Transport Canada issues its Gazette I Notice – slated for sometime this summer. Based on recent presentations at the CCMTA annual meeting last week, the next phase of
- [CTA NAFTA Survey](https://cantruck.ca/cta-nafta-survey/) - The Government of Canada has announced the opening of consultations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The government is seeking views from Canadian interests on cross-border trade harmonization, policies in need of clarification such as customs procedures, establishing investment priorities, and how to deal with emerging trade areas such as
- [CVSA Issues Bulletin on Securing Intermodal Containers](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-issues-bulletin-on-securing-intermodal-containers/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) has posted details of its latest inspection bulletin on securing intermodal containers on chassis vehicles. CVSA’s board of directors approved the new bulletin and updated four others during its recent workshop in Atlanta. The group said containers are usually secured to the chassis with twist-locks or pin-locks meeting the
- [CTA Materials on Marijuana Legalization](https://cantruck.ca/cta-materials-on-marijuana-legalization/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has produced a new suite of guidance materials on the legalization of marijuana and developing drug and alcohol policies for carriers. The materials developed by Trucking HR Canada for CTA includes a white paper on marijuana legalization, a FAQ section for employers, discussion on human rights guidelines, along with a
- [Transport Minister: Feds to Play Role in Facilitating Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/transport-minister-feds-to-play-role-in-facilitating-autonomous-vehicles/) - Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Canada is on the brink of an automotive revolution not seen since the introduction of the automobile – and the federal government has a vital role in ushering in the technology safely while mitigating disruption. Speaking at Michelin’s Movin’ On conference on mobility and sustainability, Garneau pointed out not everyone
- [Freight Recession's Over: Analyst](https://cantruck.ca/freight-recessions-over-analyst/) - Spot truckload freight availability in May reached its highest point since September, 2015, increasing 7.3% compared to April and 63% year-over-year, reported DAT Solutions, which operates the industry's largest on-demand exchange for spot truckload freight. A steady increase in van and reefer freight volume, combined with higher rates and load-to-truck ratios, are signs that “we are leaving the freight recession
- [Govt Report Recommends Improvements to CSA Scoring System](https://cantruck.ca/govt-report-recommends-improvements-to-csa-scoring-system/) - A congressionally mandated study of how CSA scores are determined recommends improvements to the program, ranging from better collection of data on things such as driver compensation and vehicle miles traveled by state, to replacing the system. The Safety Measurement System is used to identify commercial motor vehicle carriers at high risk for future crashes
- [Senate Report Supports Made-in-Canada Emissions Rule; Crack Down on Tampering](https://cantruck.ca/senate-report-supports-made-in-canada-emissions-rule-crack-down-on-tampering/) - A report of the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development supported three key recommendations of the Canadian Trucking Alliance to smooth the transition to cleaner engines in the trucking sector. The report, titled Healthy Environment, Healthy Canada, Healthy Economy: Strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, captures CTA’s first key recommendation related to
- [Report: Collisions Increasing in Legal Pot States](https://cantruck.ca/report-collisions-increasing-in-legal-pot-states/) - After legalizing recreational use of marijuana, the states of Colorado, Oregon and Washington saw collision claim frequencies rise about 3% higher overall compared to neighbouring states, according to a new analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). “The combined-state analysis shows that the first three states to legalize recreational marijuana have experienced more crashes,”
- [CBSA Reviewing AMPS Penalties Associated with System Outages](https://cantruck.ca/cbsa-reviewing-amps-penalties-associated-with-system-outages/) - The introduction of monetary penalties for ACI AMPS has been an ongoing compliance issue for cross-border carriers over the last several months. Most recently, carriers have been challenged by system outages and substantial monetary AMPS penalties associated with the filing of ACI data. This led to discussions between CTA and CBSA regarding the fairness of
- [Truckers Are Defending Champs in Fight Against Prostate Cancer](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-are-defending-champs-in-fight-against-prostate-cancer/) - For the second consecutive year, truckers led the battle against prostate cancer by raising the most money of any organization in Canada during Prostate Cancer Canada’s increasingly popular #PlaidForDad fundraising campaign. Canadian Trucking Alliance carrier members took the reigns from the Ontario Trucking Association (which led all organizations in 2016 with over $31,000) and raised
- [CTA & OTA Promote New Policy Team](https://cantruck.ca/cta-ota-promote-new-policy-team/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association are announcing three key policy staff – Geoffrey Wood, Jonathan Blackham and Lak Shoan – have been promoted, effective July 1. Geoffrey Wood will become Senior VP, Policy for both CTA and OTA. Geoffrey is a 14-year employee of OTA, the last nine serving as VP,
- [CTA Webinar : GHG Regulations Phase II, Trailer Focus - July 26](https://cantruck.ca/cta-webinar-ghg-regulations-phase-ii-trailer-focus-july-26/) - The final rule has been introduced in the U.S. and Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued its proposed rule in March. Join CTA, ECCC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this session focusing on the impact the Phase II regulations will have on Canadian and US trailer fleets starting in 2018, as
- [ELDs Could Significantly Impact Reefer Market](https://cantruck.ca/elds-could-significantly-impact-reefer-market/) - Increasing demand for more ‘organic’ produce will further complicate the logistics of the fresh foods freight sector in an ELD environment, according to Tom Finkbiner and Theodore Prince, co-founders of Tiger Cool Express LLC, an intermodal refrigerated carrier. As reported by Fleet Owner, the intermodal experts said small fleets and owner-operators – who provide a
- [Complimentary Passes for Inaugural NACV Show](https://cantruck.ca/complimentary-passes-for-inaugural-nacv-show/) - CTA Team Canada Elite member, Newcom Business Media, is offering CTA members exclusive complimentary passes to its inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 26-27. The event is one of the biggest trucking shows in North America and features exhibitors from around the world. Key partners include the American Trucking Associations (ATA),
- [Paul Albrechsten Invited to Join Order of Canada](https://cantruck.ca/paul-albrechsten-invited-to-join-order-of-canada/) - Paul Albrechsten of Winnipeg-based Paul’s Hauling has been invited to join the Order of Canada. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, made the announcement today. Albrechsten was among 99 new appointments and the news comes one year after Albrechsten was named to the Order of Manitoba. Albrechsten was invited for
- [CTA Highlights Challenges with Federal Carbon Pricing Approach](https://cantruck.ca/cta-highlights-challenges-with-federal-carbon-pricing-approach/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a submission highlighting the administrative and competitive challenges created by the proposed federal pricing system contained in the federal government’s technical paper released last month. While CTA is not conceptually opposed to market-based solutions like carbon pricing, contending that since diesel fuel is the second largest operating cost component
- [So, You Think You Can Drive Distracted?](https://cantruck.ca/so-you-think-you-can-drive-distracted/) - CTA carrier Bison Transport has created an eye-opening video that debunks the myth that you can drive while distracted and still drive safely. “Whether you are a professional truck driver or just part of the general motoring public, distracted driving is probably something we've all done, likely even without thinking about it,” read a blog
- [Uber Unveils Latest Autonomous Truck Design](https://cantruck.ca/uber-unveils-latest-autonomous-truck-design/) - Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group has released a video of its latest autonomous heavy-duty truck design, shown operating on the streets of San Francisco. The truck features new sensors and upgraded components, including a new spinning 64-channel lidar design, according to a report by TechCrunch. The new lidar (light detection and ranging) sensor design appears to
- [NACFE Updates 6x2 Confidence Report](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-updates-6x2-confidence-report/) - A report by Heavy Duty Trucking’s Jim Park highlights the latest Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, showing 6x2 drivetrains are still viable options for fleets looking for fuel and weight savings. This latest report shows 6x2 technology is evolving as product refinements emerge and fleets continue to work around some
- [Disruptions, Uneven Shipping Patterns Changing ‘Peak Season’](https://cantruck.ca/disruptions-uneven-shipping-patterns-changing-peak-season/) - E-commerce freight is causing strains on last-mile capacity. Uneven shipping patterns are playing havoc with freight forecasts. Inventory-to-sales ratios are falling as manufacturers abhor keeping excess inventory for very long, reports Modern Materials Handling magazine. All this is causing uneven shipping patterns and volumes that vary month-to-month, the magazine said, citing a number of transportation
- [CTA Carriers Urged to Help in BC Fire Relief Efforts](https://cantruck.ca/cta-carriers-urged-to-help-in-bc-fire-relief-efforts/) - As nearly 200 fires continue to burn throughout B.C., the Red Cross, Trucks for Change Network, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the B.C. Trucking Association are reaching out to the Canadian transportation industry to assist families affected by the disaster. More than 78,000 hectares have been scorched so far during this year’s fire season. Thousands
- [Transport Canada’s International Harmonization Update for Dangerous Goods Regulations](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canadas-international-harmonization-update-for-dangerous-goods-regulations/) - The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette July 12, 2017. The purpose of the amendment is to more closely align Transport Canada’s Regulations with those in the United States as well as the United Nations Standards. Compliance with the updated
- [ATRI Updates Online Guide to Sustainable Freight Practices](https://cantruck.ca/atri-updates-online-guide-to-sustainable-freight-practices/) - The American Transportation Research Institute has updated the compendium of sustainable freight practices on its website. The compendium identifies a number of sustainable practices being used by the trucking industry, ranging from driver training, idle reduction, and speed management, to vehicle aerodynamics, tires, and engine systems. The compendium also provides research findings on the costs
- [FMCSA Posts ELD File-Checker Tool Online](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-posts-eld-file-checker-tool-online/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released an ‘ELD File Validator’” on its ELD website to help suppliers “ensure their ELD output file conforms to the technical specifications in the ELD rule,” reports Heavy Duty Trucking. The rule, which takes effect in the U.S. in December, requires that ELDs to transmit hours-of-service information to portable
- [Clean Diesel Trucks Make up 30% of U.S. Fleet](https://cantruck.ca/clean-diesel-trucks-make-up-30-of-u-s-fleet/) - Clean diesel truck engines and emissions control systems now make up on average 30% of all heavy-duty commercial vehicles in operation in the U.S. as a result of adoption by fleets over the past five years, according to a recent report commissioned by the Diesel Technology Forum. Nearly 3 million heavy-duty diesel commercial vehicles introduced
- [CTA Submits Comments on NAFTA Negotiations](https://cantruck.ca/cta-submits-comments-on-nafta-negotiations/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) submitted its comments to Global Affairs Canada to help frame Ottawa’s discussions with the US involving the modernization of cross-border trucking in upcoming NAFTA trade negotiations. The submission covers eleven areas of interest involving NAFTA, cross-border transportation and international commerce, including: in-transit truck moves, cargo pre-clearance, government investment at ports of
- [Rising Volumes Could Lead to Capacity Crunches: ATA](https://cantruck.ca/rising-volumes-could-lead-to-capacity-crunches-ata/) - American Trucking Associations (ATA) is projecting U.S. freight volumes to grow 2.8% this year, followed by 3.4% annual growth through 2023 – a trend that could lead to potential capacity shortages. The findings, released today through ATA Freight Transportation Forecast 2017, also project a modest 2.3% annual growth rate beyond 2023. About 15.18 billion tons
- [US Trade Reps Say Streamlined Border Among NAFTA Wish List](https://cantruck.ca/us-trade-reps-say-streamlined-border-among-nafta-wish-list/) - The U.S. is looking to automate and streamline customs and border procedures among a list of objectives that it has for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The negotiation objectives were released on July 17 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The 18-page document asks for “automation of import, export,
- [Minister Goodale Responds to CTA Coalition Letter](https://cantruck.ca/minister-goodale-responds-to-cta-coalition-letter/) - The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recently responded to a CTA-led coalition letter outlining concerns with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT systems and the lack of resources being dedicated to staffing at the border. The 15-member trade industry coalition urged the government to take immediate action to address these recurring
- [US Truck Speed-Limiter Rule Stalls](https://cantruck.ca/truck-speed-limiter-rule-stalls-in-trumps-washington/) - The drive to mandate speed-limiters on trucks in the U.S. has sputtered out as the Trump Administration's continues to push to cut federal regulations. The revised “unified agenda,” published on July 20 by the Office of Management and Budget, reveals that a speed-limiter rule has fallen off the near-term agendas for both the Federal Motor
- [ATA Calls to Stay the Course on ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/ata-calls-to-stay-the-course-on-elds/) - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to stay on track toward a December rollout of mandated Electronic Logging Devices. U.S. Representative Brian Babin has introduced legislation to delay the mandate by two years. “Supporters of a delay are attempting to accomplish, almost at the 11th hour, what
- [FMCSA To Start Pilot to Dispute Crash Fault in CSA](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-to-start-pilot-to-dispute-crash-fault-in-csa/) - Carriers will soon be able to dispute preventable crash rulings for certain crash types to have the ruling potentially overturned to “not preventable” reports CCJ magazine. An overturned ruling would result in the crash being removed from a carrier’s CSA score. Beginning Aug. 1, trucking companies will be able to dispute certain crashes that were
- [ATA Predicts Continued Growth for Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/ata-predicts-continued-growth-for-trucking/) - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released its Freight Transportation Forecast report for 2017 through 2028 today and has projected continued growth for the transportation and trucking industry. “As the U.S. population grows and the economy increases with it, we will see continued gains in demand for freight transportation,” said ATA chief economist Bob Costello. In
- [Trucking HR Names McCarron chairman, Bradley Acting CEO](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-names-mccarron-chairman-bradley-acting-ceo/) - Trucking HR Canada CEO, Angela Splinter, has taken a temporary medical leave of absence. In the meantime, Mike McCarron of Left Lane Associates has been named chairman while CTA’s David Bradley, will serve as acting CEO. Isabelle Hétu is promoted from her role as program manager to director – programs and services, and will be responsible
- [U.S.-Canada Freight Flows Increase by Double Digits](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-canada-freight-flows-increase-by-double-digits/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 11.4% to $51.2 billion between May 2016 and May 2017 as the value of freight on all five major modes increased from a year earlier. The value of freight carried on pipeline increased by 66%, vessel by 26%, rail by 9.8%, air by 9.7%, and truck by
- [‘Take Our Kids to Work’ Day continues to Showcase Trucking as a Career of Choice](https://cantruck.ca/take-our-kids-to-work-day-continues-to-showcase-trucking-as-a-career-of-choice/) - Grade nine students across Canada will spend Nov. 1 in a parent’s, friend’s or volunteer’s workplace learning about a possible career path. Take Our Kids to Work day is a national program highlighting a range of careers to help students connect school, work, and their future plans. Trucking HR Canada has joined up with The
- [Supplier Urges US to Stay the Course on ESC Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/supplier-urges-us-to-stay-the-course-on-esc-mandate/) - A US mandate requiring new Classes 7-8 tractors at the sales level be equipped with electronic stability control systems has officially kicked in, but at least one manufacturer is urging the federal government not to abandon the policy. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems issued a statement on July 31 in support of electronic stability control, and urged against
- [FMCSA Withdraws Sleep Apnea Pre-Rule](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-withdraws-sleep-apnea-pre-rule/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on obstructive sleep apnea. Heavy Duty Trucking reports the so-called “pre-rule” was regarded by the agency as “the first step” in considering whether to propose specific requirements around OSA for commercial vehicle drivers and rail workers in “safety sensitive positions.” FMCSA
- [Suppliers Warn Carriers, Operators Not to Wait on ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/suppliers-warn-carriers-operators-not-to-wait-on-elds/) - Makers of electronic logs are warning carriers not to wait until the last moment to comply with the U.S. mandate scheduled for Dec. 18, 2017. Despite a measure last month by a House committee to review the rule, providers say they don’t expect any delays and warn of a supply crunch for electronic components later
- [Researchers Study benefits of Pedestrian Detection Systems on Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/researchers-study-benefits-of-pedestrian-detection-systems-on-vehicles/) - Fatalities involving vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, have increased over the past decade, with one out of three involving a pedestrian crossing the road, reports the US DOT’s Volpe Center. To prevent these crashes, many automakers now offer a “pedestrian detection” system in some models. If the system detects that a
- [ATRI Working on Tool to ID Young, Safe Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/atri-working-on-tool-to-id-young-safe-drivers/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the phase one findings of research investigating the potential for developing a Younger Driver Assessment Tool – one that would identify younger drivers who exhibit many of the same characteristics as safe, older commercial drivers. To assess the feasibility of identifying safe younger drivers, ATRI reviewed existing scientific
- [US Trucking Activity Up Nearly 40% Since Great Recession](https://cantruck.ca/us-trucking-activity-up-nearly-40-since-great-recession/) - Newly released U.S. Transportation Department figures show that trucking posting the second-highest increase of all freight modes since the end of the Great Recession. Trucking’s growth of 37.8% was bested only by rail intermodal, which rose 50.6% from June 2009 through December 2016, as measured by the department's freight Transportation Service Index. The index measures
- [ELDs Top ATRI's Trucking Issues List; Input on 2017 Wanted](https://cantruck.ca/elds-top-atris-trucking-issues-list-input-on-2017-wanted/) - The ELD mandate was the top industry issue on trucking fleets' minds last year, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual Top 10 list. ATRI's Rebecca Brewster ran down the list at the recent In.sight User Conference hosted by TMW and PeopleNet. CSA, driver retention and the driver shortage fell out of the top
- [BCTA Boss Stepping Down](https://cantruck.ca/bcta-boss-stepping-down/) - British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) president and CEO Louise Yako has announced she will be leaving the association at the end of the year. “I am so fortunate to have been able to work at this great organization that represents such a necessary industry,” said Yako. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to work
- [FTR: ELD Mandate to Put the Squeeze on Capacity](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-eld-mandate-to-put-the-squeeze-on-capacity/) - After the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is fully implemented at the end of this year, truck utilization could climb to 100%, squeezing capacity and creating demand for as many as 60,000 additional drivers. Such a scenario, outlined by industry forecaster FTR in a State of Freight Webinar called Preparing for the ELD future,
- [Trucks for Change, CTA Carriers Making a Difference](https://cantruck.ca/trucks-for-change-cta-carriers-making-a-difference/) - Through Trucks for Change Network, several CTA carriers have rolled into B.C. to help victims of the wildfires by delivering vital goods to residents and emergency crews. It’s just the most recent example of charitable truckers who answer the call when disaster strikes somewhere in Canada. See part of Today’s Trucking editor John G. Smith’s
- [NACFE: Fleet Fuel Economy Increased in 2016](https://cantruck.ca/nacfe-fleet-fuel-economy-increased-in-2016/) - The North American Council for Freight Efficiency reports overall fuel economy rose 1% in 2016, the ninth year in a row trucking fleets in the study have recorded an increase. In its 2017 Annual Fleet Fuel Study, NACFE’s covered 19 fleets operating more than 71,000 tractors and 234,000 trailers. According to NACFE, some 2017 model
- [FTR: Increased Costs Could Mean Less Favorable Trucking Conditions](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-increased-costs-could-mean-less-favorable-trucking-conditions/) - FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell by more than two points in June as a result of increased costs for labor, fuel, and equipment, reflecting less favorable conditions for trucking. FTR is maintaining a favorable freight forecast for the rest of the year, but does not expect as strong of a result for 2018. It is
- [The Textalyzer: Next Distracted Driving Police Tool?](https://cantruck.ca/the-textalyzer-next-distracted-driving-police-tool/) - Lawmakers in several U.S. states are considering legislation to allow law enforcement officers patrolling the highways to connect a device known as a “textalyzer” to a mobile phone to instantly learn if the driver was texting prior to a crash. Fleet Owner describes the proposals, including legislation introduced in New York, similar in scope to
- [Poll: Majority of Americans Support NAFTA](https://cantruck.ca/poll-majority-of-americans-support-nafta/) - A majority of Americans polled by customs brokerage firm Livingston International believe NAFTA helped support strong economic growth in the U.S. over the last two decades, and withdrawing from the deal would result in negative consequences for them. More than half believe a withdrawal from NAFTA is likely to result in a price increase on
- [More Details Emerge on Tesla Electric Transport Truck](https://cantruck.ca/more-details-emerge-on-tesla-electric-transport-truck/) - Reuters News Agency is reporting new details of Tesla's electric truck, revealing it will be day cab model without a sleeper. The new truck will have a working range of 200 to 300 miles, Reuters reports, a sign that the electric car maker is targeting regional hauling for its entry into the commercial freight market.
- [Hurricane Harvey Could Shut Down 7% of Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/hurricane-harvey-could-shut-down-7-of-trucking/) - Hurricane Harvey will “strongly affect” over 7% of U.S. trucking during the next two weeks, with some portion of that fraction out of operation entirely, according to analysis by freight research firm FTR Transportation Intelligence. As reported by Fleet Owner, FTR says almost 10% of all U.S. trucking will be affected – a number that
- [WBDA Denies Reports of Delays to Gordie Howe Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/wbda-denies-reports-of-delays-to-gordie-howe-bridge/) - The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) has issued a statement to clear up recent media reports of delays with the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. President Michael Cautillo said procurement partners are expected to be announced in 2018, along with construction the same year. Cautillo addressed reports that the bridge would not be completed until 2023.
- [CVSA Taking Phased-in Approach to Enforcing OOS Related to ELD Rule](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-taking-phased-in-approach-to-enforcing-oos-related-to-eld-rule/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced it begin enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate requirements on Dec. 18, 2017, but said it would take a phased-in approach to out-of-service criteria (OOSC), which will go into effect on April 1, 2018. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) congressionally mandated ELD compliance deadline is still
- [Truck Turnaround Plan for Major ACI AMPS Penalties Extended](https://cantruck.ca/truck-turnaround-plan-for-major-aci-amps-penalties-extended/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed that CBSA will be extending the 90-day truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties, until midnight on Dec 31, 2017 in the highway mode. CTA proposed several solutions which would help carriers avoid major monetary penalties, including giving drivers the option to return their truck to the U.S.
- [CBP Survey on Eliminating e-Manifest Exemptions](https://cantruck.ca/cbp-survey-on-eliminating-e-manifest-exemptions/) - CTA was contacted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) to discuss the impact of eliminating current exemptions for ACE e-Manifest for commercial vehicles. The removal of these exemptions will then require carriers to submit ACE e-Manifest for all southbound empty trailers/containers. The mandatory filing of ACE for empties has been a topic of discussion for
- [WDBA Extends Bridge Procurement Process by Four Months](https://cantruck.ca/wdba-extends-bridge-procurement-process-by-four-months/) - The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) released a statement that it has extended the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage of the procurement process by four months. “This extension does not impact our commitment to begin significant construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in 2018,” the statement said. With this extension, WDBA will receive Proponents’ proposals
- [Premier Wynne Responds to CTA NAFTA Submission](https://cantruck.ca/premier-wynne-responds-to-cta-nafta-submission/) - The office of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has responded to OTA regarding CTA’s submission on the modernization of NAFTA submitted to Global Affairs Canada. In the letter, the Premier’s office welcomed the opportunity to hear CTA’s view on NAFTA, stating it was important that trade keeps pace with the way business is being conducted. The
- [CTA Provides Transport Minister with Cross-Canada Trucking-Trade Priority Infrastructure Wish List](https://cantruck.ca/cta-provides-transport-minister-with-cross-canada-trucking-trade-priority-infrastructure-wish-list/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has reached out to its provincial associations across Canada to gather input on building stronger, more efficient trade corridors. CTA used the feedback to create a trade-trade priority wish list which was released today. In early July, Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced a $2.1 billion for the Trade and Transportation Corridors Initiative (TTCI),
- [Truckers Welcome Extra Capacity at North America’s Busiest Border Crossing](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-welcome-extra-capacity-at-north-americas-busiest-border-crossing/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance welcomed news the Government of Canada will permit the Detroit International Bridge Company to build a six-lane crossing to eventually replace the current Ambassador Bridge. Along with the planned Gordie Howe International Bridge set for construction a few kilometers away, the new span to be built next to the original Ambassador
- [US House Votes to Reject Delay of ELD Dec Start Date](https://cantruck.ca/us-house-votes-to-reject-delay-of-eld-dec-start-date/) - A last-ditch effort in the U.S. House to delay the Dec. 18 mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks was soundly defeated. Transport Topics reports 67 Republicans, including Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined 179 Democrats to reject a proposal that would have denied funding in fiscal 2018 to
- [CTA Calls Trucking Industry to Voice Concerns Against Proposed Tax Changes](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-trucking-industry-to-voice-concerns-against-proposed-tax-changes/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is cautioning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code. “While CTA understands the proposed changes are meant to affect a certain target audience – some of whom could unfairly be avoiding paying their fair share – CTA
- [Report Urges Actions to Limit Disruption from Autonomous Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/report-urges-actions-to-limit-disruption-from-autonomous-trucks/) - A new report issued by the International Transport Forum outlines the advantages – and challenges – that emerging autonomous vehicle technology will present in the coming years. ITF is an intergovernmental think tank with 59 member countries that focuses on global transport policies. According to the report, trucking companies in North America and Europe are
- [Panel: ELD ‘Foot Draggers’ Will Be Challenged](https://cantruck.ca/panel-eld-foot-draggers-will-be-challenged/) - A panel at 2017 FTR Transportation Conference concludes trouble is ahead for late adopters of electronic logging devices (ELDs). With legal challenges and legislative attempts at a rollback having run their course, the “wait-and-see” uncertainty about the Dec. 18 implementation date is finally past, explained carrier safety consultant and former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator,
- [CTA to Senate Committee: Truck Driver is Here to Stay](https://cantruck.ca/cta-to-senate-committee-truck-driver-is-here-to-stay/) - The Canadian Alliance told a senate committee in Ottawa it welcomes the progression of connected and driver assist technology in commercial vehicles, but that such innovation will not come at the expense of truck drivers. Appearing before the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, CTA VP of Communications & New Media, Marco Beghetto, said
- [FDA's Free Training Program Now Available](https://cantruck.ca/fdas-free-training-program-now-available/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced availability of a long-awaited free training module that meets the minimum requirements for carrier personnel under the sanitary transportation of food rule. This training is a requirement of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol. See details on the FDA training module at www.ufstp.com/training. The new FDA training module
- [Prostate Cancer Canada Awards ‘Plaid Jacket’ to CTA, Arnold Bros](https://cantruck.ca/prostate-cancer-canada-awards-plaid-jacket-to-cta-arnold-bros/) - Rocco Rossi of Prostate Cancer Canada was proud to present the Canadian Trucking Alliance the esteemed Plaid Jacket for raising the most money of any organization in Canada during Prostate Cancer Canada’s increasingly popular #PlaidForDad fundraising campaign. It was the second consecutive year the trucking industry finished at the top of the fundraising race. The
- [Safety Researcher: Truck Technology Saves Lives](https://cantruck.ca/safety-researcher-truck-technology-saves-lives/) - New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in The US suggests that large trucks equipped with advanced safety technologies can prevent tens of thousands truck-related crashes each year. AAA recommends that all large trucks get equipped with cost effective technologies that improve safety for everyone on the road. “There’s no question that truck
- [Survey: Fleets Waiting Until Last Minute to Deploy ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/survey-fleets-waiting-until-last-minute-to-deploy-elds/) - A study in the U.S. finds that even though the ELD mandate is just three months away, a majority of commercial fleets are still monitoring their drivers’ hours of service (HOS) with paper logs. According to a recent study conducted by C.J. Driscoll & Associates, 60 percent of 529 U.S. fleet operators said they were
- [Canadian Firms Part of EPA SmartWay High Performers List](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-firms-part-of-epa-smartway-high-performers-list/) - For the first time-ever EPA published a list of SmartWay High Performers – a select group of truck carriers, shippers and logistics companies that are achieving significant environmental and freight efficiencies in their transportation and logistics operations. SmartWay high performers are identified based on freight activity, fuel use and other data that partners annually compile and voluntarily provide to
- [US Study: Lack of Safe Truck Parking Comes at a Cost](https://cantruck.ca/us-study-lack-of-safe-truck-parking-comes-at-a-cost/) - A study from Oregon State University’s College of Engineering has drawn a link between specific types of at-fault truck crashes and inadequate truck parking. The study was conducted over a seven-year period on a 290-mile stretch of Hwy 97, which runs the entire north-south distance of the state along the eastern slope of the Cascade
- [Possible Photo of Tesla’s E-Tractor Leaked](https://cantruck.ca/possible-photo-of-teslas-e-tractor-leaked/) - A post on the Tesla "subreddit" of Reddit.com shows a concept vehicle that appears to be Tesla’s much anticipated electric road tractor. In the photo, reports Heavy Duty Trucking, an unidentified silver tractor or at least a cab is visible sitting on a flatbed trailer in a dirt lot. In an article on The Verge, Tesla
- [FMCSA Reinforces Dec Start of ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-reinforces-dec-start-of-eld-mandate/) - Putting to bed any final speculation the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will be delayed, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) confirmed it is proceeding with its plan to begin enforcing the rule on Dec. 18. “We won’t be putting drivers out of service for simply failing to have an ELD, but if they’re
- [Class 8 Orders Reflect Growing Market](https://cantruck.ca/class-8-orders-reflect-growing-market/) - Early numbers indicate a positive month for September’s North American Class 8 truck orders as the market continues to gain momentum heading into the fall order season, according to preliminary reports from FTR and ACT Research. Order volume for September met FTR’s expectations, hitting 22,100 units for the month – an increase of 7% from August
- [ELDs Will Put Pressure on JIT Supply Chain](https://cantruck.ca/elds-will-put-pressure-on-jit-supply-chain/) - Just-in-time delivery – the North American supply chain inventory strategy aimed at receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process – is expected to come under pressure once the ELD mandate takes effect in the U.S. and, later Canada. Shippers can expect JIT delivery costs to increase significantly once the ELD mandate
- [Trucking HR Report: Industry Has Challenges in Attracting Millennials](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-report-industry-has-challenges-in-attracting-millennials/) - Trucking HR Canada has launched its new Millennials Have Drive – A Roadmap for Canada’s Trucking Employers to Recruit and Retain Millennials, to support the industry in its efforts to better attract and retain Millennial employees. Through extensive research and surveys focused on Millennials currently in the industry as well as employees from other generations
- [APTA Announces Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2017-19](https://cantruck.ca/apta-announces-board-of-directors-and-executive-committee-for-2017-19/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2017–2019 at APTA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting Conference in Charlottetown, PEI. Members of the Board of Directors for this term are: OFFICERS Chair: Dave Miller, Pole Star Transport Inc. Vice-Chair: Doug Tingley, Day & Ross Transportation Group Treasurer: Ruby Murphy-Collins, Clarke Road Transport
- [Marijuana, ELDs, and NAFTA Top Issues Affecting Transport](https://cantruck.ca/marijuana-elds-and-nafta-top-issues-affecting-transport/) - The legalization of marijuana, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and the possible reworking of NAFTA were three of the biggest issues facing the Canadian transport industry, according to Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Ontario Trucking Association. Laskowski, speaking on a panel at the Surface Transportation Summit this week, said Canada
- [Trucking HR Canada Awards Top Fleet Employers](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-awards-top-fleet-employers/) - Trucking HR Canada held its second annual Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala Dinner this week, recognizing fleets, including top carriers, in various categories. Brenda Cuthbert of Siemens Transportation Group was named this year’s HR Leader of the Year. The Top Private Fleet award went to STG Fleet Services. One For Freight won for Small Fleet
- [CTA on Panel Discussing Future of Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/cta-on-panel-discussing-future-of-trucking/) - The transportation technology for modern-day society to look like an episode of The Jetsons is already here, but the infrastructure and public appetite to support that kind of environment is a long way off, reports Truck News in an article featuring a panel discussion at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit. Paul Kudla, regional v.p. of
- [NAFTA Freight Value Increases for Ninth Straight Month](https://cantruck.ca/nafta-freight-value-increases-for-ninth-straight-month/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 5.6% to $44.8 billion from July 2016 to July 2017, as the value of freight on four major modes increased. The value of freight carried on vessel increased by 29.7%, pipeline by 26.7%, rail by 4.7%, and truck by 2.5%. Air decreased by 1.3%. Trucks carried 57.9%
- [Article: Capacity Crunch Triggers ‘Unprecedented’ Spike in Some Markets](https://cantruck.ca/article-capacity-crunch-triggers-unprecedented-spike-in-some-markets/) - Carriers hare reporting very little friction in getting rate increases from shippers, suggesting that market sentiment is changing, according to a column in logistics news outlet, Freight Waves. Analyzing spot rate data and the aggregation of data of demand volume, the article says market pressures have triggered a capacity shortage mainly in the spot market
- [Digital Supply Chain Greater Upside Than Auto or e-trucks Trucks?](https://cantruck.ca/digital-supply-chain-greater-upside-than-auto-or-e-trucks-trucks/) - One truck manufacturer exec says the digital supply chain will be the next big breakthrough in trucking productivity – even more so than electric or autonomous trucks. Speaking to suppliers at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association Breakfast and Briefing at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show, Persio Lisboa, executive vice president and COO of
- [BC Campaign Urges Car Drivers to Mind Trucks on the Road](https://cantruck.ca/bc-campaign-urges-car-drivers-to-mind-trucks-on-the-road/) - BC launched a campaign today to help reduce collisions on provincial highways and urges car drivers to be aware of sharing the road with larger trucks. The “Be Truck Aware” campaign coincides with Operation Safe Driver Week, a continent-wide initiative where police and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) officers ticket drivers of both trucks and
- [ATRI: Increasing Driver Wages and Benefits Outpaced Lower Fuel Costs](https://cantruck.ca/atri-increasing-driver-wages-and-benefits-outpaced-lower-fuel-costs/) - The American Transportation Research Institute, which the Canadian Trucking Alliance is a member of, released the findings of its 2017 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2016 – providing trucking
- [CTA Pre-Budget Paper Addresses Enviro, Taxes, NAFTA, Roads](https://cantruck.ca/cta-pre-budget-paper-addresses-enviro-taxes-nafta-roads/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance submitted its 2018 Pre-Budget paper to the federal government, which prioritizes support and investment for enduring industry issues related to the environment, taxation, cross-border trade and highway infrastructure. On the environment and climate change, the Alliance reiterated that the trucking industry is firmly committed to reducing its carbon footprint; but for
- [Expert: US Food Safety Rules Could Spur Shorter Trailer Trade Cycles](https://cantruck.ca/expert-us-food-safety-rules-could-spur-shorter-trailer-trade-cycles/) - Refrigerated motor carriers may need to adjust their trailer trade cycles in light of new food safety transportation rules that went into effect this year, argues one US trailer leasing specialist. Don Durm, vice president of customer solutions for PLM Trailer Leasing, said during a presentation at the 2017 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) conference,
- [OTA: Carriers Need Gov’t Support for Mandatory Drug Testing Policies](https://cantruck.ca/ota-carriers-need-govt-support-for-mandatory-drug-testing-policies/) - While arguing for zero tolerance enforcement as Canada prepares to legalize marijuana, OTA president Stephen Laskowski also urged the government to make it easier for carriers to implement drug testing programs for commercial drivers. Speaking to CBC, Laskowski emphasized that the industry would like to ensure the sector maintains its stellar safety record for impaired
- [FMCSA to Allow Drivers Using Mobile ELDs to Change Duty Status Remotely](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-to-allow-drivers-using-mobile-elds-to-change-duty-status-remotely/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it will allow drivers using mobile device-based ELDs (those run on a phone or tablet) to change duty status outside of and away from their vehicle – at least for the next five years. According to Overdrive magazine, such changes in duty status will need to be annotated,
- [CTA, ATA and CANACAR Issue Joint Statement on NAFTA](https://cantruck.ca/cta-ata-and-canacar-issue-joint-statement-on-nafta/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance was joined by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and the Cámara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga (CANACAR) in support of trucking as an integral part of the NAFTA negotiations. In the joint statement, the national trucking associations explain how all three countries have enjoyed significant economic benefits from NAFTA. The groups
- [ATA Boss: Time for ELD Fighting is Over](https://cantruck.ca/ata-boss-time-for-eld-fighting-is-over/) - Truckers should focus on uniting over the critical issues facing the industry in the coming years rather than continue fight over the inevitable electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, said Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations (ATA). “This issue has been legislated, promulgated, and litigated. And it is now time to move forward.
- [Driver Shortage Industry Top Issue; Expected to Swell to 50k Drivers This Year](https://cantruck.ca/driver-shortage-industry-top-issue-expected-to-swell-to-50k-drivers-this-year/) - The shortage of qualified truck drivers in the U.S. is projected to hit an all-time high of 50,000 by the end of 2017, according to Bob Costello, chief economist of American Trucking Associations (ATA). “In addition to the sheer lack of drivers, fleets are also suffering from a lack of qualified drivers, which amplifies the
- [ATA Issues 21 Autonomous Truck Policy Guidelines](https://cantruck.ca/ata-issues-21-autonomous-truck-policy-guidelines/) - The American Trucking Associations has unanimously approved its first-ever policy for the development of automated trucks at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. ATA’s new policy covers a variety of topics including safety, the roles of the federal and state governments, uniformity across state lines, infrastructure, and education. The new policy is divided into eight key policy
- [DOT Proposal to Add Split Sleeper Pilot to HoS](https://cantruck.ca/dot-proposal-to-add-split-sleeper-pilot-to-hos/) - The U.S. DOT announced a plan to introduce a pilot program to study the feasibility of allowing truck drivers to split their off-duty sleeper berth time into segments, rather than having to take 10 straight hours off duty or use the limited 8-2 split. The agency also announced that 240 drivers have been selected to
- [US Court Halts GHG Phase 2 for Trailers](https://cantruck.ca/us-court-halts-ghg-phase-2-for-trailers/) - A federal court has put off indefinitely the implementation for trailers under the federal government’s heavy-duty truck fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards (GHG2). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the stay, as requested by the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) in its petition for a of review the trailer
- [CTA Video: Carrier-Customer Relations in an ELD World](https://cantruck.ca/2847-2/) - Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices – coming into effect in the U.S. in December 2017 and in Canada shortly after – are fundamentally changing carrier-shipper relations. As carriers gear up to comply with the rule, shippers need to consider the implications to their own businesses. Consequently, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has released a white board video
- [NA Class 8 Orders Surge](https://cantruck.ca/na-class-8-orders-surge/) - New class 8 truck orders defied expectations and “confirms confidence” in 2018 as a “strong rebound year” for North American heavy-duty truck production, reports Fleet Owner. Class 8 orders in October exceeded analyst expectations by a wide margin and indicates that, as long as freight volume and the broader U.S. economy hold up, conditions are
- [Technician Shortage Worse Than Thought](https://cantruck.ca/technician-shortage-worse-than-thought/) - In a new report, the TechForce Foundation is predicting that demand for new vehicle technicians from 2016 to 2026 will be three times higher than was previously projected for the 2014 to 2024 period. The TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit that supports technical education, has released its Transportation Technician New Entrant Demand report, which reveals the severity
- [FMCSA Seeks Comment on Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-seeks-comment-on-flexible-sleeper-berth-pilot/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now seeking public comment on its proposed pilot program to make more flexible the sleeper-berth provision within its hours-of-service rule for truck drivers. According to Heavy Duty Trucking, FMCSA said the pilot program, if approved by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would “allow temporary regulatory
- [Capacity Crunch to Propel Truck Driver Pay Upward](https://cantruck.ca/capacity-crunch-to-propel-truck-driver-pay-upward/) - An aging and shrinking labor pool coupled with rising demand for capacity is going to force fleets to increase, bonuses, and other benefits in order to recruit and retain enough drivers, reports Fleet Owner. In a conference call hosted by Stifel Capital Markets, trucking trends analyst, the National Transportation Institute (NTI), highlighted a variety of
- [Trucking M&A’s Accelerating](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-mas-accelerating/) - The consolidation of the U.S. trucking industry is picking up speed, with big trucking companies and private equity funds scooping up smaller firms, according to data complied by Thomson Reuters. Todd McMahon, managing director at investment bank Capstone Partners, told the media outlet publicly announced mergers and acquisitions are expected to keep rising as smaller
- [ELD Violations Won't Count Against CSA Scores During Transition](https://cantruck.ca/eld-violations-wont-count-against-csa-scores-during-transition/) - Federal officials in the U.S. recently confirmed that drivers who are cited at roadside for not complying with the ELD rule after Dec. 18 will be issued a “no points cite” which will not affect the Safety Measurement System that feeds into CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) until April 1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials
- [Mulroney Talks Trade, Leadership at Trucking Conference](https://cantruck.ca/mulroney-talks-trade-leadership-at-trucking-conference/) - From Today’s Trucking: Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney brought a message about the importance of leadership and free trade to fleet executives in Toronto last week – at a time when the trade agreements he championed are being challenged and renegotiated. In a speech to the Ontario Trucking Association’s annual meeting, Mulroney referred to NAFTA
- [Reminder: TC's International Harmonization Update for TDG Regs Kick in Jan 2018](https://cantruck.ca/reminder-tcs-international-harmonization-update-for-tdg-regs-kick-in-jan-2018/) - As previously reported by CTA, The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette July 12, 2017. The purpose of the amendment is to more closely align Transport Canada’s Regulations with those in the United States as well as the United Nations Standards. Compliance with the
- [Michigan State Police Begin Roadside Drug Testing Pilot](https://cantruck.ca/michigan-state-police-begin-roadside-drug-testing-pilot/) - Michigan State Police has begun a roadside drug testing pilot program in five counties, according to HDT. State troopers in five Michigan will participate in a year-long pilot program in which police can conduct roadside drug tests on suspected impaired drivers. The Preliminary Oral Fluid Analysis pilot program was established in 2016 and went into
- [Survey: Fleets Changing Routes to Attract Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/survey-fleets-changing-routes-to-attract-drivers/) - CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) conducted a survey of 50 fleets and found companies are shortening the average length of hauls, and implementing more regional hauls, in order to be more attractive to drivers. The shorter hauls allow drivers to be home each night, a major item on the wish lists of many, and fleets
- [More Than Half of Small Fleets Not ELD Compliant](https://cantruck.ca/more-than-half-of-small-fleets-not-eld-compliant/) - With less than six weeks until the Dec. 18 deadline for fleets to install mandatory electronic logging devices, one survey indicates there will be a lot of smaller fleets that are at risk for citations and fines – or who will give up on the industry altogether. “It looks like the run up to the deadline
- [Seat Belt Use by Commercial Drivers Hits All-Time High](https://cantruck.ca/seat-belt-use-by-commercial-drivers-hits-all-time-high/) - Seat belt use by truck and bus drivers has risen to 86 percent, compared to 65 percent in 2007, according to FMCSA survey. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says that safety belt usage by commercial truck and bus drivers rose to a new record level of 86% in 2016, compared to
- [Musk Unveils Tesla Electric Commercial Truck](https://cantruck.ca/musk-unveils-tesla-electric-commercial-truck/) - Tesla’s much anticipated “semi” was finally unveiled last week in Hawthorne, Calif. As reported by Truck News, CEO Elon Musk extolled the performance features of the semi: a range of 500 miles, zero to 60 mph of the tractor in just five seconds, zero to 60 of a fully freighted, 80,000-lb tractor-trailer in just 30
- [Bison Wins ATA Safety Award](https://cantruck.ca/bison-wins-ata-safety-award/) - Bison Transport has won first place in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Safety Contest for the seventh consecutive year. The carrier won the award for having the lowest U.S. Department of Transportation recordable accident rate in the 100 million miles category. “It is an honor that Bison’s safety record and longstanding history of quality
- [Canadian Truck Sales Market ‘Red Hot’](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-truck-sales-market-red-hot/) - October Class 8 vehicle orders hit a 35-month high of 36,033 units, according to ACT Research, as U.S. fleets stepped up their orders and the Canadian market remained “red hot.” The strong orders boosted backlogs by nearly 11,000 units to 105,200, ACT reported. “Coupled with a modestly slower October build rate, the Class 8 backlog-build
- [Analyst: 2018 a ‘Trucker’s Market’](https://cantruck.ca/analyst-2018-a-truckers-market/) - A “trucker’s market” is due to finally arrive in 2018, says Stifel Nicolaus trucking analyst John Larkin, although he cautions that supply and demand is tight across the industry as the domestic economy continues to grow at a slow, steady pace. “The primary driver of the supply/demand tightness is the economy-wide shortage of skilled, blue
- [Bring on Canadian ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/bring-on-canadian-eld-mandate/) - A Canadian regulation mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) can’t come “soon enough,” according to prominent trucking representatives. Truck News reported on a webinar hosted by Omnitracs where One For Freight CEO David Carruth said he would like to see Canada move more quickly to pass similar regulation as the U.S., which is
- [Entrepreneurs to Share Business Insights at Women with Drive Summit](https://cantruck.ca/entrepreneurs-to-share-business-insights-at-women-with-drive-summit/) - Successful women in the trucking and logistics industry will be sharing insights at the fourth annual Women with Drive summit on how they have made their respective businesses profitable, including some panelists featured in Profit Magazine's most recent Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs. The Power Panel will feature Margaret Hogg, general manager of JG Drapeau, Margaret
- [Cross-Border U.S.-Canada Freight Increases Again](https://cantruck.ca/cross-border-u-s-canada-freight-increases-again/) - Comparing September 2016 to September 2017, the value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 5% to $48.5 billion as the value of freight on four major modes increased from a year earlier, according to new Transportation Department figures. The value of freight carried on vessel increased by 52.4% due in part to an increase in
- [FMCSA to Study 'Excessive Commuting' by Truck Drivers](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-to-study-excessive-commuting-by-truck-drivers/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on a proposed survey of “excessive commuting” by truck drivers. The agency is defining as excessive any commuting to work that exceeds 150 minutes. According to Heavy Duty Trucking, the survey would focus on the prevalence of such commuting in a commercial motor vehicle; the number
- [ELD Mandate Sparking ‘Shipper of Choice’ Revolution](https://cantruck.ca/eld-mandate-sparking-shipper-of-choice-revolution/) - The electronic logging device mandate, set to go into effect in the U.S. Dec. 18, will focus attention on companies that habitually make drivers wait long hours to load or unload freight, experts say, adding that many motor carriers who are ELD-ready are becoming less hesitant to drop shippers that slow down freight movement and
- [CTA Calls for More Accountability from Physicians Prescribing Truckers Medical Pot](https://cantruck.ca/cta-calls-for-more-accountability-from-physicians-prescribing-truckers-medical-pot/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance told Health Canada the government should not make exceptions for commercial truck drivers using medicinal marijuana while on the job and suggested there should be more oversight on the medical community for prescribing the drug to workers in safety sensitive positions. In a letter to Health Canada, CTA reiterated its stance
- [Low Carbon Fuel Policies for Trucking Must Reflect Realities of Technology and Modern Supply Chain](https://cantruck.ca/low-carbon-fuel-policies-for-trucking-must-reflect-realities-of-technology-and-modern-supply-chain/) - As the federal government continues to explore policies around the use of low carbon fuels, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reminds policy makers that readily available alternative fuel technology and infrastructure has not kept pace with the trucking industry’s desire to reduce its carbon footprint further. “The trucking industry is not a monolithic entity,” said
- [ACT to Study Potential of Electric Truck Market](https://cantruck.ca/act-to-study-potential-of-electric-truck-market/) - ACT Research has announced that it is developing a multi-client study, examining the market potential in the U.S. and Canada for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles through 2035. A confluence of advances in electrical technology and tightening environmental regulations have moved the commercial vehicle industry toward new powertrains like battery electric vehicles, according to
- [EPA Proposal to Exempt Gliders from GHG Reg Draws Heavy Criticism](https://cantruck.ca/epa-proposal-to-exempt-gliders-from-ghg-reg-draws-heavy-criticism/) - Opponents of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to roll back the glider kit portion of its greenhouse gas emissions regulations says the plan would undermine environmental investments made in the industry and encourage the use of older, less efficient technologies. A public hearing in Washington, D.C., to comment on the EPA’s recent proposed rulemaking to
- [Cybersecurity Experts: Autonomous Trucks Ripe for Hacking](https://cantruck.ca/cybersecurity-experts-autonomous-trucks-ripe-for-hacking/) - Autonomous trucks are an especially attractive target for hackers, cargo thieves and cyber criminals, experts say. From Trucks.com: “If you move to autonomous navigation systems or even just the usual driver-controlled navigation systems, they’re all vulnerable to attack,” says Jeffrey Carr, a consultant and founder of the Suits and Spooks cybersecurity conference series. Once a
- [Industry Survey on Fuel Efficiency Spec’ing, Retrofit Technologies](https://cantruck.ca/industry-survey-on-fuel-efficiency-specing-retrofit-technologies/) - Certain fuel reducing technologies exist as aftermarket “retrofit” solutions to fleets and truck owners, while OEM fuel efficient options exist for spec’ing new vehicles. FPInnovations has partnered with NRCAN to determine the rate of adoption of retrofit technologies and discover potential barriers to the adoption of these new technologies. The ultimate goal is to help industry
- [Atlantic Trucking Industry Honours Award Recipients at Annual Banquet](https://cantruck.ca/atlantic-trucking-industry-honours-award-recipients-at-annual-banquet/) - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, board of directors, and members came together to celebrate the excellence of five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada. The annual event took place at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton on December 7th. Congratulations to the following recipients: Dispatcher of the Year:
- [US Bill Would Require Trailer Underride Guards, Bolster Rear Guards](https://cantruck.ca/us-bill-would-require-trailer-underride-guards-bolster-rear-guards/) - A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers announced intentions to introduce a bill in Congress to require tractor-trailers to be equipped with side underride guards as well as require the US DOT to bolster the standards for rear-impact underride guards, according to U.S. trade media. Senators introducing the bill say the standards already requiring rear guards
- [Truck Association: ELD Mandate Magnifies Parking Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/truck-association-eld-mandate-magnifies-parking-shortage/) - Truckers in Washington state are meeting with lawmakers to discuss options for addressing the state’s shortage of truck parking, an issue which is expected to face added pressure across the U.S. once the federal requirement for use of electronic logs takes effect next week. It’s an issue that will likely gain more attention across North
- [Survey Suggests Female Driver Outreach May Need Rethinking](https://cantruck.ca/survey-suggests-female-driver-outreach-may-need-rethinking/) - Authors of a new survey suggest efforts to attract more female drivers to trucking are facing headwinds, despite some organizations pushing hard to make the industry more open to women, according to HR trucking experts. Keera Brooks, CEO of Sawgrass Logistics, a fleet management company that co-sponsored with Women in Trucking a Best Practices survey
- [U.S. Chamber of Commerce Strongly Lobbying to Protect NAFTA](https://cantruck.ca/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-strongly-lobbying-to-protect-nafta/) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is strongly lobbying to tweak – not trash – NAFTA, with American transportation companies joining other business heavyweights in leading the charge, reports Logistics management magazine: Here’s a snapshot of the editorial: Since the talks opened in August, the Trump administration – to the chagrin of many trucking executives –
- [CTA Welcomes Fed ELD Announcement; Urges Uniform Support by All Provinces](https://cantruck.ca/cta-welcomes-fed-eld-announcement-urges-uniform-support-by-all-provinces/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is applauding federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s leadership in introducing language in Gazette I which mandates the use of electronic logging devices (ELDS) in the trucking industry. The Alliance will now continue consulting with the provinces on a strategy to roll out these imperative safety devices across Canada as soon as
- [CVSA: US ELD Mandate Enforcement Goes Smoothly](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-us-eld-mandate-enforcement-goes-smoothly/) - The ELD mandate in the U.S. took effect Dec. 18 and other then some minor, isolated software and server issues, it was business as usual for enforcement across the country, reports the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Executive Director Collin Mooney. "Jurisdictions around the country are implementing the ELD requirement," said Mooney in a CVSA news
- [Carbon Pricing Program in New Brunswick](https://cantruck.ca/carbon-pricing-program-in-new-brunswick/) - New Brunswick announced its carbon pricing model which will be in effect in the New Year. The province needed to announce something prior to 2018 or the federal government would impose its own carbon pricing system on the province. The program is basically a carbon levy that will be taken from the fuel and diesel
- [Automatic Emergency Braking Next Big Thing in Driver Assist Technology](https://cantruck.ca/automatic-emergency-braking-next-big-thing-in-driver-assist-technology/) - Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reached an agreement with U.S. automakers that will make automatic emergency braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new vehicles by the 2022 model year. An AEB system, which works on trucks equipped with disc or drum brakes, alerts the driver that corrective action is needed to avoid a rear-end collision.
- [CTA and QTA Submit Joint Letter on Proposed Changes to Hours at Port of Beecher Falls, Vt.](https://cantruck.ca/cta-and-qta-submit-joint-letter-on-proposed-changes-to-hours-at-port-of-beecher-falls-vt/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Quebec Trucking Association (QTA), submitted a joint letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding potential changes to the operating hours at the Port of Beecher Falls, Vt. The letter outlined members concerns with the significant economic and operational issues that would occur should agency proceed with
- [Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays](https://cantruck.ca/merry-christmas-happy-holidays/) - OTA and CTA management and staff would like to wish its membership and the trucking industry at large a warm and merry Christmas, happy holidays and joyous New Year. OTA and CTA offices will be closed between Monday Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, resuming full-time hours on Jan. 2.
- [Truck Turnaround for Major ACI AMPS Penalties Extended](https://cantruck.ca/truck-turnaround-for-major-aci-amps-penalties-extended/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was notified by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) the truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties, will be extended until December 31, 2018 in the highway mode. This will be the second extension of the truck turnaround, which was first put in place June of this year. The
- [FTR Predicts Strong Trucking Outlook for 2018](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-predicts-strong-trucking-outlook-for-2018/) - The trucking market in the U.S. is at nearly full active truck capacity, with truck orders continuing to rise, reports FTR Transportation Intelligence. While there is some expectation the market could soften a bit this year, 2018 still projects to be strong overall, said onathan Starks, COO of FTR’s in the firm’s State of Freight:
- [Early Bird Deadline for Women With Drive!](https://cantruck.ca/early-bird-deadline-for-women-with-drive/) - Don't miss Trucking HR Canada’s upcoming 2018 Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto! Early Bird deadline is Monday Jan 15. This year’s event features panels of experienced leaders, entrepreneurs and recruiters from across the country, as well as guest luncheon speaker Tanya van Biesen, Executive Director of Catalyst Canada, and speaker Ann Sperling of
- [Strong Class 8 Orders Create Backlogs](https://cantruck.ca/strong-class-8-orders-create-backlogs/) - ACT Research reports Class 8 truck build backlogs grew by 10,100 units to 115,200 units in November. “Coupled with a modestly slower per-day build rate in November, the Class 8 backlog rose an additional 11 days, to 102 days,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT Research’s president and senior analyst. “On a monthly basis, the backlog is
- [FMCSA Cuts UCR Fees for Motor Carriers](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-cuts-ucr-fees-for-motor-carriers/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that reduces annual registration fees collected the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement for the 2018, 2019, and subsequent registration years. FMCSA said that to ensure that fee revenues do not exceed the statutory maximum and to account for the excess funds held
- [Trucking Helps U.S.-NAFTA Freight Value Post 12th Straight Gain](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-helps-u-s-nafta-freight-value-post-12th-straight-gain/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 6.8% to $49.7 billion from October 2016 to October 2017, as the value of freight on all five major modes increased from a year earlier. The value of freight carried on vessel increased by 61.9% due in part to an increase in the unit value and a
- [ELDs, Driver Shortage Send Trailer Orders to All-Time: FTR](https://cantruck.ca/elds-driver-shortage-send-trailer-orders-to-all-time-ftr/) - Net trailer orders reached an all-time high of 47,000 units in December, according to preliminary data from FTR. December’s order intake was 10% above November levels and up 38% year-over-year. Total trailer orders for 2017 were 308,000 units. “Fleets are ordering thousands of dry vans to deal with exceptionally tight trucking capacity pushed to the
- [Feds Release Details on National Carbon Pricing System](https://cantruck.ca/feds-release-details-on-national-carbon-pricing-system/) - The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Finance Bill Morneau released draft legislative proposals for public comment relating to the proposed federal carbon pricing system. The federal government plans to introduce the legislation for the federal carbon pricing system after consultation on the draft legislative proposals. Ottawa is asking
- [Poll: Public Concerned Over Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/poll-public-concerned-over-autonomous-vehicles/) - The federal government needs to set more controls and standards for autonomous vehicles to ensure safest operation, according to a new poll by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. According to the poll of 1,005 adults in the U.S., about 64% said they're concerned about sharing the road with so-called self-driving vehicles. President Cathy Chase
- [CTA Submits Comments on Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework](https://cantruck.ca/cta-submits-comments-on-clean-fuel-standard-regulatory-framework/) - CTA recently submitted comments to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on the regulatory framework of the upcoming federal Clean Fuel Standard regulation. The Clean Fuel Standard will establish lifecycle carbon intensity requirements separately for liquid, gaseous and solid fuels that are used in transportation, industry and buildings, with the goal of reducing annual GHG
- [Connected Trucks Vulnerable to Cyber Threats](https://cantruck.ca/connected-trucks-vulnerable-to-cyber-threats/) - Modern electronics systems in class 8 trucks can open a virtual door to cyber criminals. A recent Today’s Trucking article details how several testing projects at universities have already demonstrated how hackers – with little difficulty – can take over a truck’s electronics, seize controls, and mine for sensitive company data in the ECM by
- [‘Truckable’ Economy Forecast Strong for 2018](https://cantruck.ca/truckable-economy-forecast-strong-for-2018/) - Looking ahead at what the U.S. trucking industry can expect for 2018, trucking analyst MacKay and Co. says Truckable Economic Activity is expected to continue at its current pace. TEA is a measure developed by MacKay and Co. to measure the part of the Gross Domestic Product that spends time in trucks. Speaking at Heavy
- [CVSA Bulletin Outlines Procedure for Roadside ELD Checks](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-bulletin-outlines-procedure-for-roadside-eld-checks/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance issued an inspection bulletin outlining officer and driver responsibilities during ELD inspections for hours of service compliance. The bulletin, available here, is intended for inspectors but also also outlines driver responsibilities for transferring data from an ELD to roadside software for analysis. CVSA says the new inspection bulletin came alongside
- [Capacity Crunch Propelling Trucking Rates in 2018](https://cantruck.ca/capacity-crunch-propelling-trucking-rates-in-2018/) - This year looks to be the strongest for North American truckload and less-than-truckload pricing since 2005 and 2010, reports the Journal of Commerce. "We could break records this year" in an economic cycle "unlike any other," said Benjamin Hartford, senior research analyst at investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co., at the SMC3 2018 JumpStart
- [CTA Addresses Trucking Harmonization Issues in Submission to Council of Transport Ministers](https://cantruck.ca/cta-addresses-trucking-harmonization-issues-in-submission-to-council-of-transport-ministers/) - In September 2016 the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety agreed to establish a new Federal/Provincial/Territorial taskforce to identify areas that would benefit from increased harmonization in the trucking sector. The taskforce’s mandate is to study interprovincial truck-related legislation, regulations and policies, with a goal of improving the efficiency of inter-provincial/territorial trucking,
- [Survey: Autonomous Vehicle Sales Could Reach 188,000 Units in 5 Years](https://cantruck.ca/survey-autonomous-vehicle-sales-could-reach-188000-units-in-5-years/) - Tractia, a global market research firm that focuses on human interactions with technology, found that worldwide revenue from sales of autonomous trucks and buses reached $84 million in 2017. A recent survey found the market will continue to develop at a strong pace over the next few years with more competition within the industry, providing
- [Fewer Cargo Thefts in US, Canada for 2017](https://cantruck.ca/fewer-cargo-thefts-in-us-canada-for-2017/) - CargoNet recorded a total of 741 cargo theft events in the U.S. and Canada last year, down from 836 in 2016. CargoNet also recorded 1,479 stolen tractors, trailers, or intermodal chassis and containers in the U.S. and Canada. The firm attributes the decline in cargo thefts last year to successful law enforcement investigations in 2016.
- [Carriers: ELDs Exposing Inefficiencies in Supply Chain, Save Small Fleets Money](https://cantruck.ca/carriers-elds-exposing-inefficiencies-in-supply-chain-save-small-fleets-money/) - Electronic logging devices can save fleets money and pay for themselves, says David Carruth CEO of 55-truck LTL fleet ONE For Freight. In an interview with Fleet Owner, he says ELDS have made make recording hours of service (HOS) information simpler and more accurate for both his full-time company drivers and contracted owner-operators. “One of
- [Senate: Canada Not Prepared for Advent of Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/senate-canada-not-prepared-for-advent-of-autonomous-vehicles/) - Canada’s Senate Committee on Transport and Communications delivered 16 recommendations to help prepare Canadians for the autonomous vehicles, adding the country should better plan for the impacts of emerging technologies. The report, titled Driving for Change, highlights the Senate’s concerns over lack of a national strategy to deal with such things as vehicle standards, infrastructure,
- [Angela Splinter Returns to Open Women with Drive](https://cantruck.ca/angela-splinter-returns-to-open-women-with-drive/) - Trucking HR Canada announced that its CEO, Angela Splinter, will bring opening remarks at the fourth annual Women with Drive summit on March 1, 2018, in Toronto. In the summer of 2017, Splinter was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer (Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma). On March 1, she will share both personal and professional insights –
- [Details Emerge Tesla's Planned Electric Truck Charging Network](https://cantruck.ca/details-emerge-teslas-planned-electric-truck-charging-network/) - According to a Reuters report, Tesla is working with several leading North American fleets to install a network of electric truck charging stations. Reuters has learned that Musk and Tesla are collaborating with several logistics leaders in North America to put the beginnings of that charging network in place. Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo and United Parcel Service
- [Roundtable with Federal Minister of Employment on the Canada Labour Code and Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/roundtable-with-federal-minister-of-employment-on-the-canada-labour-code-and-trucking/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) along with Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and local carriers met with the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour to discuss federal labour standards at a roundtable session in New Brunswick. One of the Minister’s stated priorities is to modernize the Canada Labour Code and federal labour
- [Uber: AVs Will Eliminate Driver Shortage, Not the Truck Driver](https://cantruck.ca/uber-avs-will-eliminate-driver-shortage-not-the-truck-driver/) - Mixed fleets with autonomous long-haul trucks and traditional human-driven regional routes could help the trucking industry address the problem of an aging driver workforce, said Uber in a recent company blog post. Uber argued that rather than a future of autonomous trucks replacing human drivers, the technology could be used to both alleviate the driver
- [DOT: Waiting at Loading Docks Costs Truckers Over $1 billion/Y](https://cantruck.ca/dot-waiting-at-loading-docks-costs-truckers-over-1-billion-y/) - A new report from the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General confirms that loading dock wait times hurting truck drivers and motor carriers in the pocketbook while also increasing the chances of collisions. In a report entitled “Estimates Show Commercial Driver Detention Increases Crash Risks and Costs, but Current Data Limit Further Analysis”, the
- [FTR: Full Impact of US ELD Rule Still Cloudy](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-full-impact-of-us-eld-rule-still-cloudy/) - It’s still relatively difficult to gauge the full impact of the electronic logging device mandate in the U.S. because of temporary exemptions and a phased-in enforcement period, according to FTR analysts, who added the true effect might not be realized until rates soften somewhat. In the forecasting firm’s monthly State of Freight webinar, Avery Vise,
- [FMCSA Clarifies How to Request a Non-Preventable Crash Data Review](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-clarifies-how-to-request-a-non-preventable-crash-data-review/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has clarified how carriers may go about requesting a data review of certain non-preventable crashes. The agency recently releasing “additional information to help submitters and other interested parties understand the demonstration program,” reports HDT. The crash-preventability demo program began accepting requests for data review (RDRs) on August 1, 2017, for
- [Amazon Poised to Launch Own Delivery Fleet](https://cantruck.ca/amazon-poised-to-launch-own-delivery-fleet/) - Recent moves by Amazon have led some industry observers to speculate the online retailer is poised to launch its own parcel delivery service soon, according to the Wall Street Journal. Known as "Shipping with Amazon," or SWA, the service will involve the online retailer picking up parcels from businesses and shipping them to consumers. It's
- [ATA Economist: Trucking Outlook Strong, yet Potholes Lie Ahead](https://cantruck.ca/ata-economist-trucking-outlook-strong-yet-potholes-lie-ahead/) - Freight demand and increased freight rates are boosting the U.S. trucking industry, but the dissolution of NAFTA could wipe that all out, notes ATA’s chief economist Bob Costello. Speaking at NATSO Connect, Costello said the U.S. economy as a whole is “accelerating,” with “no reason” it won’t continue growing in 2019, reports Fleet Owner. “I’ve
- [CTA Officially Files Comments for ELD Mandate](https://cantruck.ca/cta-officially-files-comments-for-eld-mandate/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has submitted comments responding to Transport Canada’s publishing of the electronic logging device regulations in Canada Gazette Part 1. In addition to the basics of the proposed rule which CTA supports, CTA in its submission identified 10 specific areas that require further attention from Transport Canada or where CTA has added
- [Canadian Class 8 orders up 259%](https://cantruck.ca/canadian-class-8-orders-up-259/) - North American January Class 8 truck orders were up 121% year-over-year, marking their second-best level in history, with Canadian sales more than doubling that number, according to ACT Research. “And after a couple months hiatus, orders from Canada were broadly strong in January, up 259% year-over-year,” said Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst. Overall, North
- [Despite Lower Reports, Cargo Theft Risk Remains High](https://cantruck.ca/despite-lower-reports-cargo-theft-risk-remains-high/) - Cargo theft in the U.S. is 15 percent lower in 2017 when compared to 2016, along with a negligible increase in average loss value year-over-year, reports recording firm SensiGuard. However, the dip in reported incidents doesn’t mean there a lower high risk of theft in the industry. The firm adds that instead, thieves are homing
- [Trucks for Change Hauls 10M Charitable lbs](https://cantruck.ca/trucks-for-change-hauls-10m-charitable-lbs/) - The Trucks for Change Network says it has picked up it’s 10 millionth pound of goods hauled for charities last week. Those goods include a total worth more than $160,000 in donated transportation for Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat ReStore – a total equivalent to the cost of a Habitat home, says T4C president
- [Trucking HR Canada Launches Webinar Series: Marijuana First Topic](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-launches-webinar-series-marijuana-first-topic/) - Trucking HR Canada’s 2018 professional development webinar series will focus on practical HR solutions to help employers address key HR challenges. Topics include the legalization of recreational marijuana; mental health in the workplace; coaching and mentoring, and best practices from Top Fleet Employers. “Now more than ever, it is critical that trucking and logistics employers
- [Shippers Feeling Capacity Crunch](https://cantruck.ca/shippers-feeling-capacity-crunch/) - Shippers in the U.S. are feeling the pinch of tight capacity and higher trucking prices, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. “The question for many shippers is how long will the tough times last? When we look at freight demand, which has been strengthening for nearly a year now, our forecast shows
- [Truckers, Consumers Still Leery of Autonomous Vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/truckers-consumers-still-leery-of-autonomous-vehicles/) - Even young consumers, including Millennials, are skeptical of so-called, self-driving vehicles, according to a new survey conducted by real-time information systems provider Solace. As reported by Fleet Owner, the survey highlights that despite growing demand for connected technologies, motorists still want to retain control of their vehicles. Solace polled 1,500 U.S. online consumers who identified
- [CTA Optimistic about NAFTA Negotiations](https://cantruck.ca/cta-optimistic-about-nafta-negotiations/) - Although the current tone of NAFTA negotiations remains somewhat contentious, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to work with Canadian officials and members of the trucking industry across North America to help champion greater efficiencies in the supply chain through a modernized NAFTA agreement. During the last round of NAFTA meetings in Montreal, CTA was
- [Feedback Needed on Proposed Shipper/Carrier TDG Database](https://cantruck.ca/feedback-needed-on-proposed-shipper-carrier-tdg-database/) - Transport Canada is embarking on a new pre-consultation initiative as it relates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. The “Client Information Database”, as termed by Transport Canada would be established between 2021-2022, and include information on businesses that handle TDG. While several years away, the consultation is open now and continues through to April. Full
- [TC Makes TDG Enforcement More Efficient With Wording Change](https://cantruck.ca/tc-makes-tdg-enforcement-more-efficient-with-wording-change/) - Transport Canada recently announced the creation of new “short form wordings” for enforcement of Dangerous Goods offences which allows an official to issue a ticket for an offence instead of issuing a summons to court. Transport Canada explains this makes it more efficient to enforce these sections of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA).
- [Mag: Trucking Facing Greatest Change Since Deregulation](https://cantruck.ca/mag-trucking-facing-greatest-change-since-deregulation/) - The trucking industry is undergoing its greatest period of change since deregulation, says Ray Greer, the chief executive officer of Omnitracs. As Today’s Trucking reports from the company’s fourth Outlook user conference in Nashville: “Every cab will have a computer in it, and that computer is going to lead to a convergence of connected devices,”
- [ATRI Lists Top 10 Issues Facing Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/atri-lists-top-10-issues-facing-trucking/) - The American Transport Research Institute (ATRI) has compiled the Top 10 issues the trucking industry is currently facing, none of which would come as a shock, according to vice-president Dan Murray. As reported by Truck News: The driver shortage has been a hurdle the industry has been trying to clear for some time, with an
- [FBI: Trucking Vulnerable to Cyberattacks](https://cantruck.ca/fbi-trucking-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks/) - The growing threat of cyberattacks and cyber fraud to the trucking industry is very real, FBI Special Agent Regis Billings, during a presentation at Omnitracs’ fourth annual Outlook user conference. As reported by Today’s Trucking, Billings said the FBI is noticing “a lot of financially motivated hackers targeting the transportation industry.” “They’re misdirecting funds into
- [CTA: No Concerns Harmonizing Cnd ELD Rule With US](https://cantruck.ca/cta-no-concerns-harmonizing-cnd-eld-rule-with-us/) - The process to mirror the impending Canadian ELD mandate with the U.S. rule is going smoothly, says Geoffrey Wood, senior vice-president of policy for the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). “The goal of this effort in Canada is to mirror the effort here in the U.S.,” said Wood, who provided an update on the Canadian proposed
- [E-inspection Trial Expected This Year](https://cantruck.ca/e-inspection-trial-expected-this-year/) - Electronic roadside inspections are moving closer to reality thanks to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) and inspection requirements defined by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), reports Today’s Trucking from the Omnitracs’ Outlook user conference in Nashville. The weigh station bypass service – which supplies the technology behind Alberta’s Partners in Compliance program –
- [Trump Tariffs Would Raise Truck Prices](https://cantruck.ca/trump-tariffs-would-raise-truck-prices/) - Associations representing manufacturers of vehicles and parts have spoken out against President Donald Trump's plan to place a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, reports Heavy Duty Trucking. Both metals are crucial to the production of cars and trucks and could raise the sale prices of those vehicles substantially. In addition to
- [ATA: NAFTA Is Critical to Trucking](https://cantruck.ca/ata-nafta-is-critical-to-trucking/) - While trucking activity is strong in the U.S., there are lingering threats like the acute driver shortage and talk of the U.S. pulling out of NAFTA, says ATA chief economist Bob Costello. “NAFTA trade via truck supports over 46,000 jobs in our industry, including nearly 31,000 truck driver jobs,” he observed during a keynote address
- [Uber’s Self-Driving Trucks Now Hauling Freight](https://cantruck.ca/ubers-self-driving-trucks-now-hauling-freight/) - Uber Technologies announced that its autonomous commercial trucks are now conducting regular freight hauls in Arizona through the Uber Freight network. Automated trucks operated by Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group are moving loads across the state in both directions on Interstate 40 and exchanging trailers with conventional trucks in multistage shipments coordinated via the Uber Freight
- [Trucking Industry Stakeholders Call for Canadian Govts to Move Quickly on ELDs](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-industry-stakeholders-call-for-canadian-govts-to-move-quickly-on-elds/) - Teamsters Canada, the Private Motor Truck of Canada and the Canadian Trucking Alliance are calling on governments to move quickly in the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The major groups representing trucking interests across Canada are asking the federal and provincial governments to all commit to a process that would see a
- [CTA E-Letter Campaign: Let’s Get ELDs on Trucks Across Canada Soon!](https://cantruck.ca/cta-e-letter-campaign-lets-get-elds-on-trucks-across-canada-soon/) - With the U.S. already having applied its own ELD mandate and well over 50% of trucks in Canada now ELD compliant and ready to go, Canada should do everything possible not to delay implementation and enforcement of the rule across all provinces, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance. To encourage fast implementation of the ELD rule,
- [Transport Canada Outlines to CTA Policy Path on Impairment](https://cantruck.ca/transport-canada-outlines-to-cta-policy-path-on-impairment/) - Legalization of marijuana and its impact on the operation of commercial vehicles remains the focus of many national business and trade associations including the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Railway Association of Canada and the Canadian Urban Transit Association. The three national associations have been jointly raising concerns about the impact of this legislation on their
- [FMCSA Reinforces April 1 ELD Compliance Deadline; Says Compliance is Up](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-reinforces-april-1-eld-compliance-deadline-says-compliance-is-up/) - Since December 2017, roadside compliance with the hours of service record-keeping requirements, including the ELD rule, has been “steadily increasing, with roadside compliance reaching a high of 96% in the most recent available data, according to FMCSA. On top of that, the agency noted, there are more than 330 separate self-certified electronic log devices listed
- [Trucking HR Canada Launches Workplace Mental Health Project](https://cantruck.ca/trucking-hr-canada-launches-workplace-mental-health-project/) - Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government, announced a new project focused on mental health in the trucking and logistics industry. Specifically, the project will focus on empowering trucking and logistics employers in addressing mental health in the workplace, increase understanding on the importance of psychological health in the workplace and develop
- [NAFTA Trucking Freight Share Declined Last Year](https://cantruck.ca/nafta-trucking-freight-share-declined-last-year/) - The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased 7.1% to $582.4 billion between 2016 and 2017, but the value of trucks’ share (58%) decreased by 2.4 percentage points, according to the U.S. Dept of Transportation. The modal shares of rail and air also decreased, both down 0.1% percentage points. Pipeline’s share rose by 2.2 percentage points
- [Attorney: ELDs Could Halt Trucking Lawsuits](https://cantruck.ca/attorney-elds-could-halt-trucking-lawsuits/) - A plaintiffs' lawyer suggests that ELDs could actually halt some unwarranted lawsuits in their early stages, lessen the jury-confusing banter of expert witnesses and protect carriers and drivers who are safety conscious, reports Fleet Owner. In the article, Joseph Fried, trial attorney at Atlanta-based Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC, tells the magazine that by checking data
- [Roadcheck to Focus on HoS](https://cantruck.ca/roadcheck-to-focus-on-hos/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual, North America-wide Roadcheck inspection blitz, scheduled for June 5-7, will pay special attention to hours of service compliance. With the ELD mandate already coming into force in the U.S., enforcement officials there will be looking for electronic logging devices (ELDs) and putting those whoa re not equipped with
- [JD Power: Used Truck Prices Holding Firm](https://cantruck.ca/jd-power-used-truck-prices-holding-firm/) - The volume of model year 2011 to 2013 trucks sold has held steady, with 2014-model-year trucks sold outnumbering previous year models, according to J.D. Power’s Commercial Truck Guidelines for March. The report indicates that five-year old trucks are entering the disposal phase of their first lives and are now entering the used market in increasing
- [Uber Suspends Self-Driving Tests After Pedestrian Killed](https://cantruck.ca/uber-suspends-self-driving-tests-after-pedestrian-killed/) - Uber has shelved its self-driving vehicle program, including a pilot in Toronto, after one of its test vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz. The accident marks the first known death of a pedestrian hit by an autonomous vehicle on public roads, according to media. Following the incident, Uber suspended testing of its
- [CTA Offers Sympathies to Humboldt Broncos Families](https://cantruck.ca/cta-offers-sympathies-to-humboldt-broncos-families/) - The Canadian trucking industry is predominately made up of small, family-run businesses in small towns from coast to coast. Like all Canadians, the tragic events this past weekend in Saskatchewan have had an emotional impact on the families that make up our industry. The entire trucking industry sends its condolences to the families and friends
- [CTA Taps Scott Smith to be Chairman](https://cantruck.ca/cta-taps-scott-smith-to-be-chairman/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has named Scott Smith, president and CEO of Vaughn, Ont.-based JD Smith, as chairman at its annual spring board meeting. Born and raised in a proud trucking family (which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year) Smith has been a passionate and tireless supporter of the Alliance and the Ontario Trucking
- [All Roads Lead to Safety: Join Our First Responders Fundraising Campaign](https://cantruck.ca/all-roads-lead-to-safety-join-our-first-responders-fundraising-campaign/) - The Saskatchewan Trucking Association Board of Directors, staff and membership, along with the Canadian Trucking Alliance and other provincial trucking Associations across Canada, have sent their sincerest condolences to the victims, families and friends of those whose lives were lost in the truck-bus collision near the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 in Saskatchewan on
- [FTR: Trucking Conditions Never Been Better](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-trucking-conditions-never-been-better/) - The U.S. trucking industry is approaching record level spot rates, freight demand remains elevated, while the economy continues to grow at a good pace, according to according to FTR, which released its Trucking Conditions Index. “There is a feeling of ‘Let the good times roll,’ and the data is backing that up,” said Jonathan Starks,
- [Operation Safe Driver Week Set to Begin July 15](https://cantruck.ca/operation-safe-driver-week-set-to-begin-july-15/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week has been set for the week of July 15-21, 2018, with law enforcement around North America joining in on the effort to spot unsafe driving behaviours by commercial vehicle drivers and passenger vehicles. The CVSA continues to target unsafe driving behavior because it remains the leading
- [Smart Cities, Crash Data, Cannabis Make ATRI's Top Research Priorities List](https://cantruck.ca/smart-cities-crash-data-cannabis-make-atris-top-research-priorities-list/) - The American Transportation Research Institute's top research priorities for 2018 include smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and cannabis intoxication testing procedures, among others. Each year, ATRI’s research advisory committee develops the list of topics at the group’s annual meeting. The topics are then vetted and approved by the ATRI board of directors, which announced its approval
- [CTA: No Reason for US to Scrutinize Truckers at Border Post-Legalization of Cannabis](https://cantruck.ca/cta-no-reason-for-us-to-scrutinize-truckers-at-border-post-legalization-of-cannabis/) - CTA representatives appeared this week before the Committee on National Security and Defence on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, to discuss the potential impacts legalization will have on the Canada-US border. Bill C-45, dealing with the legalization of cannabis, is now being examined in five separate Senate committees and has raised concerns over how legalization
- [FMCSA Assigns CSA Severity Weights to ELD Violations](https://cantruck.ca/fmcsa-assigns-csa-severity-weights-to-eld-violations/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has assigned severity weights to each of about a dozen electronic logging device-related violations that are being recorded on a driver’s or motor carrier’s safety profile score. In a posting earlier this month on the agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability website, FMCSA said that any of the ELD-related hours-of-service violations
- [CTA Applauds Western Provinces’ Movement on Mandatory Entry Level Training](https://cantruck.ca/cta-applauds-western-provinces-movement-on-mandatory-entry-level-training/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and its member associations continue to work with governments across Canada to raise the bar for truck driver training by introducing mandatory entry level training (MELT) for truck drivers. As the Humboldt tragedy brought nation-wide attention to the issue of commercial driver training, the governments in Western Canada have now
- [Used Truck Market Sluggish](https://cantruck.ca/used-truck-market-sluggish/) - A combination of factors has contributed to anemic pricing in the used truck market, including a flood of trucks hitting the market from the 2012 to 2015 model years, more efficient new big rigs packed with technology advances and a steady stream of older truckers leaving the business and liquidating their equipment. Analysts Jerry Revich
- [CTA: Leveling the Playing field for Trucking Top Priority](https://cantruck.ca/cta-leveling-the-playing-field-for-trucking-top-priority/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made achieving this its top priority, and the effort will address five key issues to reach its goal. CTA president Stephen Laskowski recently underscored the five areas that need to level to playing field in the trucking industry while addressing the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) 80th annual Leadership
- [FTR: Truck Capacity Remains Tight](https://cantruck.ca/ftr-truck-capacity-remains-tight/) - Conditions remained tight for U.S. shippers in February, with the FTR Shippers Conditions Index reflecting an unfavorable environment. Regulatory pressures coupled with slowly increasing capacity in a hot freight market, put upward pressure on rates, FTR reports. Freight growth didn’t soften during the first quarter as it usually does. “Shippers remain in the throes of
- [Survey: Number of Women in trucking Rising](https://cantruck.ca/survey-number-of-women-in-trucking-rising/) - A recently updated Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) index, partnering with the National Transportation Institute (NTI) to monitor the percentage of female drivers and leaders in the trucking industry, shows the rate of women in the industry is rising. According to Truck News, last year the NTI added two questions to their list of research
- [CVSA Committee to CSA Address Crash Data Uniformity, Accountability](https://cantruck.ca/cvsa-committee-to-csa-address-crash-data-uniformity-accountability/) - A new working committee of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has been inaugurated to tackle the issue of lack of uniform crash data for truck-involved crashes and the issue of crash accountability within the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, according to Scott Hernandez, recently retired from the Colorado State Patrol and current CVSA director of crash
- [Roadcheck To Focus on HoS Violations](https://cantruck.ca/roadcheck-to-focus-on-hos-violations/) - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck, scheduled for June 5-7, will focus will be on hours-of-service compliance, says CVSA, due in part to the implementation of the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate. “The top reason drivers were placed out of service during 2017 International Roadcheck was for hours-of-service violations,” said CVSA President
- [Editorial: Top 5 Ways to be a "Shipper of Choice"](https://cantruck.ca/editorial-top-5-ways-to-be-a-shipper-of-choice/) - Becoming a “shipper of choice” is a decision. It doesn’t just happen, points out the editorial team of online freight market publication, FreightWaves. In an article titled, Top 5 Ways to Be a Shipper Of Choice, the website offers carriers some tips to share with customs about improving efficiencies cutting down on wasted time, and
- [CTA Urges Start of Graduated Education During ELD Transition](https://cantruck.ca/cta-urges-start-of-graduated-education-during-eld-transition/) - The Canadian Trucking Alliance recently wrote the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Region V (Canadian jurisdictions), stressing the importance of graduated education for motor carriers and drivers as the trucking industry transitions to an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and away from paper logbooks in Canada. CTA

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- [Advocacy](https://cantruck.ca/advocacy/) - Explore how the Canadian Trucking Alliance advocates for policy, safety, sustainability, and growth in Canada’s trucking industry at the national level.
- [Privacy Policy](https://cantruck.ca/privacy-policy/) - Read the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s privacy policy to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information across our digital platforms.
- [Passez à l’action](https://cantruck.ca/take-action/) - Passez à l’action pour le camionnage L’ACC s’est engagée à préconiser une industrie du camionnage plus forte, plus sécuritaire et plus durable. Mais nous ne pouvons pas le faire seuls. Nous avons besoin de votre voix! Cette page vous invite à passer à l’action pour traiter des enjeux critiques qui ont des répercussions sur l’industrie
- [Freight Economy](https://cantruck.ca/freight-economy/) - Explore the role of trucking in Canada’s freight economy. See how CTA supports economic growth, trade, and supply chain stability nationwide.
- [Careers in Trucking – Tackling the Driver Shortage](https://cantruck.ca/tackling-driver-shortage/) - Explore diverse and rewarding careers in Canada’s trucking industry. From drivers to logistics, see how the CTA supports growth and opportunity for all.
- [Careers in Trucking – Diverse Career Paths](https://cantruck.ca/diverse-career-paths/) - Diverse Career Paths A rewarding career in trucking is the next destination. As the backbone of the Canadian economy, the trucking industry offers diverse career paths, competitive salaries, and unparalleled opportunities for growth. With nearly 300,000 drivers and 450,000 Canadians employed overall, generating $24 billion in personal income. Why Trucking Career Paths Tackling Qualified Driver
- [Compliance Literature](https://cantruck.ca/compliance-literature/) - Access compliance guides, best practices, and regulatory resources from the Canadian Trucking Alliance to help carriers meet national safety standards.
- [Cost of Compliance](https://cantruck.ca/digital-brochure-cost-of-compliance/) - Download the Canadian Trucking Alliance brochure on the cost of compliance. Learn how regulations impact carriers and why fair enforcement matters.
- [Supply Chain](https://cantruck.ca/advocacy/supply-chain/) - Explore how the Canadian Trucking Alliance strengthens Canada’s supply chain through infrastructure investment, efficiency, and strategic policy support.
- [Fair Competition](https://cantruck.ca/advocacy/fair-competition/) - Discover how the Canadian Trucking Alliance promotes fair competition by addressing non-compliance, misclassification, and enforcement in the trucking sector.
- [Safety & Compliance](https://cantruck.ca/advocacy/safety-and-compliance/) - See how the Canadian Trucking Alliance promotes safety and compliance through enforcement, education, and national standards for the trucking industry.
- [Nouvelles](https://cantruck.ca/news/)
- [Borders & Customs](https://cantruck.ca/advocacy/borders-customs/) - Learn how the Canadian Trucking Alliance works to improve cross-border trade, streamline customs processes, and enhance supply chain efficiency in Canada.

## Elite Members

- [Mastery Logistics Systems](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/mastery-logistics-systems/) - Transportation Management Systems
- [Marsh Canada Limited](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/marsh-canada-limited/) - Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With around 40,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and
- [Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/michelin-north-america-canada-inc/) - Michelin is a global leader in mobility solutions, offering a wide range of services that go beyond tire manufacturing. Michelin, Canada's only commercial truck tire manufacturer, supports approximately 4,000 Canadian jobs by focusing on local production to minimize its carbon footprint and provide faster delivery. The company emphasizes world-class quality standards that enhance fuel efficiency,
- [Truck World](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/truck-world/) - Newcom Media is Canada’s leading B2B publisher, event producer, and continuing education provider. Its brands that support the trucking industry include trucknews.com, Today’s Trucking, transportroutier.ca, Transport Routier, and the biennial Truck World and ExpoCam national truck shows. Newcom also produces brands that support the dental, financial, insurance, giftware and fashion accessories, and meetings and events
- [Westland Insurance Group Ltd.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/westland-insurance-group-ltd/) - Courtier d’assurance, conseils, captives.
- [Volvo Trucks Canada](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/volvo-trucks-canada/) - Volvo Trucks Canada fournit des solutions de transport complètes à ses clients, en offrant une gamme complète de camions de classe 8. Nous respectons notre engagement envers le temps de disponibilité grâce à un réseau de plus de 400 concessionnaires agréés dans toute l’Amérique du Nord et au Volvo Trucks Uptime Center accessible 24 heures
- [UAP Inc. – Division des pièces pour véhicules lourds](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/uap-inc-heavy-vehicle-parts-division/) - Traction, une filiale d’UAP Inc., est le chef de file canadien du marché secondaire dans la distribution et la commercialisation de pièces de rechange et d’accessoires pour véhicules lourds. Avec un réseau de plus de 100 établissements d’un océan à l’autre, offrant plus de 250 000 pièces pour camions et remorques, Traction répond principalement aux
- [Truck World](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/truck-world/) - Newcom Media est le premier producteur canadien de magazines, de sites Web et d’événements portant sur le camionnage. Ses publications au service du camionnage et de la chaîne d’approvisionnement au sens large comprennent Today’s Trucking, Transport Routier, Road Today et Inside Logistics, soutenues par des sites Web tels que www.trucknews.com. Newcom produit également Truck World
- [Trimble Transportation](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/trimble-transportation/) - Trimble Transportation fournit des solutions pour créer une chaîne d’approvisionnement entièrement intégrée. Grâce à un écosystème intelligent de produits et de services, Trimble Transportation permet à ses clients de s’adapter à l’évolution technologique rapide du secteur et de connecter tous les aspects du transport et de la logistique : camions, conducteurs, arrière-guichet, fret et actifs.
- [Trailcon Leasing Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/trailcon-leasing-inc/) - Trailcon Leasing Inc. est l’un des plus grands chefs de file de la location et de l’entretien de remorques à l’échelle nationale. Outre son siège social ultramoderne de 75 000 pieds carrés situé à Brampton (Ontario), Trailcon possède des succursales à Cornwall (Ontario), à Edmonton et à Calgary (Alberta), ainsi qu’à Burnaby (Colombie-Britannique). Son parc de
- [Technologies AttriX](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/attrix-technologies/) - AttriX contribue chaque jour à améliorer les habitudes de conduite dans toute l’Amérique du Nord. Avec ses solutions de reconnaissance des conducteurs, de sécurité et de gestion intégrée des parcs conformes à la réglementation canadienne, AttriX est à l’avant-garde pour répondre aux besoins complexes des transporteurs.
- [Suncor Energy Products](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/petro-canada/) - Les produits Petro-Canada offrent une gamme complète de carburants et de lubrifiants de haute qualité provenant du plus grand réseau d’avitaillement en carburant commercial au Canada et la plus importante carte de gestion de parc. Petro-Canada est le chef de file du transport routier commercial au Canada; notre réseau de relais routiers PetroPass compte plus
- [Samsara Technologies Canada ULC](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/samsara-technologies-canada-ulc/) - Samsara est la pionnière du Connected Operations Cloud, qui permet aux entreprises qui dépendent d’opérations physiques d’exploiter les données de l’IdO (Internet des objets) pour développer des données commerciales exploitables et améliorer leurs opérations. Samsara est à l’œuvre en Amérique du Nord et en Europe et sert plus de 20 000 clients dans un large éventail
- [Reimer Associates Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/reimer-associates-inc/) - Reimer Associates a été créée en 1997 par Ross Reimer. Nous nous concentrons exclusivement sur le recrutement dans les domaines de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et du transport, en tirant parti de la vaste expérience de notre équipe dans ce secteur. Autrement dit, en tant que moteur de la réussite de nombreuses entreprises de transport et
- [Produits Cenovus Energy](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/husky-energy/) - En 2021, Husky et Cenovus Energy ont fusionné pour créer une société énergétique canadienne plus forte et plus résiliente. Husky fait maintenant partie du groupe d’entreprises Cenovus et exploite fièrement le réseau de stations commerciales CardlockMC Esso. Notre carte HuskyPRO vous donne accès à plus de 160 stations CardlockMC Esso au Canada, ainsi qu’à toutes
- [Platform Science](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/platform-science/)
- [Pilot Flying J](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/pilot-flying-j-3/) - Pilot Flying J s’est engagée à relier les gens et les lieux avec confort, attention et sourire à chaque arrêt. Pilot Flying J est le plus grand réseau de centres de voyages en Amérique du Nord et compte plus de 750 établissements dans 44 États et six provinces canadiennes. Pilot Flying J fait partie de
- [Pierquip Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/pierquip-inc/) - Pierquip se spécialise dans la vente de remorques neuves et d’occasion, le financement, les pièces et le service. Nous servons fièrement les provinces du Québec, de l’Ontario et des Maritimes depuis 1989. Pierquip s’est associée à des fabricants de remorques reconnus tels que : Hyundai Translead, MAC Trailers, Felling, Arne’s, Gincor, Wilson, Pitts et XL
- [Peterbilt du Canada – une division de Paccar du Canada Ltée](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/peterbilt-of-canada-a-division-of-paccar-of-canada-ltd/) - La Peterbilt Motors Company fabrique une gamme complète de produits routiers, spécialisés et de poids moyen. Peterbilt jouit d’une réputation mondiale pour sa qualité supérieure, sa conception à la pointe de l’industrie, son ingénierie innovatrice et ses solutions écoénergétiques, et est reconnu comme la « classe » de l’industrie.
- [Omnitracs](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/omnitracs/) - Omnitracs offre la seule plateforme logicielle complète d’intelligence de parc. Au service des plus grands parcs pour compte d’autrui et privés dans les secteurs du transport et de la distribution, les solutions de premier ordre d’Omnitracs accélèrent la réussite commerciale, améliorent l’efficacité et rehaussent l’expérience des conducteurs pour près de 15 000 clients qui parcourent
- [Northbridge Assurance](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/northbridge-general-insurance-corporation/) - La Société d’assurance générale Northbridge est un assureur commercial canadien de premier plan, réputé depuis longtemps pour ses solutions d’assurance commerciale et spécialisée innovantes. Forts de plus de 60 ans d’expérience dans le secteur canadien du camionnage, nous avons aidé des milliers d’entreprises de camionnage et de transport en leur proposant des couvertures d’assurance personnalisées.
- [Marsh Canada Limitée](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/marsh-canada-limited/) - Marsh est le plus important courtier d’assurance et conseiller en gestion de risques du monde. Comptant près de 40 000 collègues œuvrant dans plus de 130 pays, Marsh propose aux entreprises et aux particuliers des solutions de gestion des risques fondées sur des données et des services de conseil. Marsh est une entreprise de Marsh
- [Manac Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/manac-inc/) - Manac est le principal fabricant nord-américain de remorques spécialisées. Manac propose une large gamme de fourgons, de remorques à benne basculante et à courroie, de remorques surbaissées, de remorques à grains, de remorques à copeaux et forestières, de châssis lourds pour l’industrie pétrolière, gazière et minière, et a acquis une position de chef de file
- [Mack Trucks Canada](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/mack-trucks-canada/) - Mack Trucks Canada est une division de Mack Trucks Inc. dont le bureau régional est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario. Mack Trucks Canada est présent au Canada depuis 1921. Il y a 21 distributeurs de gammes complètes ainsi que de pièces et services dans tout le Canada.
- [Loadlink Technologies Corp.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/loadlink-technologies-corp/) - Loadlink Technologies aide les entreprises canadiennes à assurer la livraison critique des biens de consommation courante par camion grâce à sa technologie. Forte de décennies d’innovation et grâce à son système modernisé d’appariement des marchandises, l’entreprise améliore le rendement des affaires et la compétitivité de ses membres. En fin de compte, elle transforme la façon
- [Kenworth Truck Company](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/kenworth-truck-company/) - La Kenworth Truck Company, une division de PACCAR Inc., est un fabricant de premier plan de camions lourds et mi-lourds. Kenworth produit des camions sur mesure construits selon les spécifications du client pour une variété de segments de marché. Il s’agit notamment de véhicules de transport routier pour les parcs et les propriétaires-exploitants, de camions
- [Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc./Navacord](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/jones-deslauriers-insurance-management-inc-navacord/) - Jones DesLauriers est un courtier partenaire de Navacord, l’un des plus importants courtiers d’assurance commerciale au Canada. Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer officiellement ce partenariat et d’être connus sous le nom de Jones DesLauriers, car il rehausse nos forces existantes et permet à notre équipe d’avoir plus de contacts et d’expertise à vous transmettre, à vous,
- [Isaac Instruments Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/isaac-instruments-inc/) - ISAAC Instruments Inc. conçoit et fabrique des solutions technologiques qui permettent aux parcs de camions d’améliorer leur rendement, leur productivité, leur conformité et leur sécurité. Sa solution de télémétrie automatisée transforme des données complexes en indicateurs significatifs. Grâce à la surveillance continue du rendement des conducteurs et des camions, les entreprises de transport peuvent prendre
- [International Motors Canada ULC](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/navistar-canada-inc/) - Fondée en 1902, International est l’un des principaux producteurs de camions mi-lourds, de camions lourds et de véhicules de service. Nos produits, pièces et services sont vendus par l’intermédiaire d’un réseau de près de 1 000 concessionnaires aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Brésil et au Mexique, et de plus de 60 concessionnaires dans 90 pays
- [Hendrickson](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/hendrickson/) - Hendrickson est l’un des principaux fabricants et fournisseurs mondiaux de suspensions mécaniques, élastomères et pneumatiques pour véhicules mi-lourds et lourds, de systèmes d’essieux et de freins intégrés et non intégrés, de systèmes de contrôle de la pression des pneus, de systèmes d’essieux auxiliaires relevables, de ressorts paraboliques et à lames multiples, de stabilisateurs, de pare-chocs
- [GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/grouphealth-benefit-solutions/) - GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions est le fournisseur officiel d’avantages sociaux de l’OTA. Nos produits exclusifs AdvantagePLUS et Fleet ProtectorPLUS ont été conçus expressément pour répondre aux besoins de l’industrie canadienne du camionnage et offrent un rapport qualité-prix unique. AvantagePLUS couvre actuellement plus de 250 entreprises de camionnage au Canada. Que vous ayez un seul employé ou
- [Grote Industries Co.](https://cantruck.ca/?post_type=elite-members&p=3901) - Grote est un chef de file mondial dans le domaine des systèmes d’éclairage, d’électricité et de sécurité pour véhicules. Nos produits comprennent des feux de freinage, des feux rouges arrière, des feux clignotants et des feux de gabarit à DEL, de l’éclairage avant et auxiliaire à DEL, des témoins d’alerte et des feux de détresse,
- [Glasvan Great Dane Sales Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/glasvan-great-dane-sales-inc/) - Glasvan Great Dane est votre fournisseur de remorques et de camions de manœuvre à service complet, avec quatre emplacements dans la région du Grand Toronto. Nous fournissons des semi-remorques fermées, des remorques frigorifiques, des camions de manœuvre, des remorques basculantes hydrauliques, des remorques à fond mobile, des remorques à plateau et des remorques à plate-forme
- [Fleet Complete](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/fleet-complete/) - Chez Fleet Complete, nous fournissons une gamme complète de solutions télématiques basées sur le GPS – matériel et logiciel – qui donnent à nos clients une vue d’ensemble des activités qui se déroulent en temps réel, ainsi que des fonctions de rapport avancées pour des données commerciales importantes, telles que la consommation de carburant, le
- [Eaton | Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/eaton-eaton-cummins-automated-transmission-technologies/) - Nous sommes votre partenaire de confiance pour les transmissions manuelles et automatisées, ainsi que pour un large portefeuille de produits et de services après-vente qui sont tous soutenus par l’expertise de pointe du réseau Roadranger. Nous sommes impatients de discuter de vos besoins uniques et de vous montrer comment nos produits sont le bon choix
- [Daimler Truck Canada – Freightliner et Western Star](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/daimler-truck-canada-freightliner-and-western-star/) - Daimler Trucks North America est le principal constructeur de poids lourds en Amérique du Nord. Daimler Trucks North America produit et commercialise des véhicules commerciaux sous les marques Freightliner, Western Star et Thomas Built Buses. À l’aube de sa huitième décennie, Daimler Trucks North America reste fidèle aux valeurs sur lesquelles elle a été fondée
- [Cummins Canada ULC](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/cummins-canada-ulc/) - Cummins Inc., chef de file mondial en matière de technologie, est une société composée de secteurs d’activité complémentaires qui conçoit, fabrique et distribue un large portefeuille de solutions d’énergie et en assure le service après-vente. Les produits de l’entreprise vont des moteurs diesel et à gaz naturel aux plates-formes hybrides et électriques, en passant par
- [Bridgestone Canada Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/bridgestone-canada-inc/) - Pneus de camion Bridgestone et pneus rechapés Bandag.
- [BFL CANADA services de risques et assurances inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/bfl-canada-risk-and-insurance-services-inc/) - Spécialiste de l’assurance et de la gestion des risques dans les domaines du transport et de la logistique.
- [4Refuel Canada Ltd.](https://cantruck.ca/?post_type=elite-members&p=3885) - 4Refuel est la principale entreprise d’avitaillement en carburant mobile sur place en Amérique du Nord, offrant des services de livraison d’énergie directement aux équipements. Forts de plus de 25 ans d’expérience, nous faisons gagner du temps et de l’argent aux entreprises en réduisant les coûts d’avitaillement en carburant et en augmentant la productivité.
- [Pierquip Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/pierquip-inc/) - Pierquip specializes in the sale of new and used trailers, financing, parts and service. We proudly serve the provinces of Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes since 1989. Pierquip is partnered with established trailer manufacturers such as: Hyundai Translead, MAC Trailers, Felling, Arne’s, Gincor, Wilson, Pitts and XL Specialized. We have a vast selection of dry
- [Pilot Flying J](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/pilot-flying-j-3/) - Pilot Flying J is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care, and a smile at every stop. As the largest network of travel centers in North America, Pilot Flying J has over 750 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Pilot Flying J is part of Pilot Company's family of brands. Founded
- [Platform Science](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/platform-science/)
- [Northbridge General Insurance Corporation](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/northbridge-general-insurance-corporation/) - Northbridge General Insurance Corporation is a leading Canadian commercial insurer with a long standing history and reputation for innovative commercial and specialty insurance solutions. With more than 60 years of experience in the Canadian trucking industry, we have helped thousands of trucking and transportation companies with customized insurance coverage. Whether you own a fleet of
- [Manac Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/manac-inc/) - Manac is the leading North American manufacturer of specialty trailers. Manac offers a wide range of vans, dumps and belt trailers, lowbeds, grain hoppers, chip and logging trailers, heavy duty chassis for oil, gas and mining industry and has achieved a leading position in the flatbed market. Manac has a portfolio of top brands: Manac®,
- [GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/grouphealth-benefit-solutions/) - GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions is the official supplier of Employee Benefits to the OTA. Our exclusive AdvantagePLUS and Fleet ProtectorPLUS were designed specifically to meet the needs of the Canadian trucking industry and offer a unique combination of value and price. AdvantagePLUS currently covers more than 250 trucking companies across Canada. Whether you have a single
- [International Motors Canada ULC](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/navistar-canada-inc/) - Formed in 1902, International is a leading producer of medium trucks, heavy trucks, sever service vehicles. Our products, parts and services are sold through a network of nearly 1,000 dealer outlets in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico and more than 60 dealers in 90 countries throughout the world.
- [Cenovus Energy Products](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/husky-energy/) - In 2021, Husky and Cenovus Energy combined to create a stronger, more resilient Canadian-based energy company. Husky is now part of the Cenovus group of companies and proudly operates the Esso Commercial CardlockTM network. Our HuskyPRO card gives you access to more than 160 EssoTM cardlocks in Canada, plus all TravelCenters of America locations in
- [Suncor Energy Products](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/petro-canada/) - Petro-Canada products offer a full range of high quality fuels & lubricants from the largest commercial fueling network in Canada and the premier fleet management card. Petro-Canada is the leader in serving Canada’s commercial road transporttour network of PetroPass Truck Stops is made up of more than 200 locations nation-wide, providing on-road fuel 24 hours
- [Westland Insurance Group Ltd.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/westland-insurance-group-ltd/) - Insurance broker, consulting , captives.
- [Volvo Trucks Canada](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/volvo-trucks-canada/) - Volvo Trucks Canada provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of Class 8 trucks. Our uptime commitment is delivered by a network of over 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of
- [UAP Inc. - Heavy Vehicle Parts Division](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/uap-inc-heavy-vehicle-parts-division/) - Traction, a subsidiary of UAP Inc., is the Canadian Aftermarket leader in the distribution and marketing of heavy vehicle replacement parts and accessories. With a coast to coast network of over 100 stores, offering more than 250,000 truck and trailer components, Traction caters mainly to the needs of the trucking industry as well as the
- [Trimble Transportation](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/trimble-transportation/) - Trimble Transportation provides solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics—trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets.
- [Trailcon Leasing Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/trailcon-leasing-inc/) - Trailcon Leasing Inc., is one of the largest trailer leasing, rental, and service leaders nationwide. Besides its 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art head office in Brampton, Ont., Trailcon has branches in Cornwall, ON.; Edmonton and Calgary, AB.; and Burnaby, B.C. Its fleet of more than 10,000 units consists of dry vans, refrigerated and heated trailers, intermodal containers, chassis,
- [Samsara Technologies Canada ULC](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/samsara-technologies-canada-ulc/) - Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves more than 20,000 customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale
- [Reimer Associates Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/reimer-associates-inc/) - Reimer Associates was established in 1997 by Ross Reimer. We concentrate exclusively on recruitment within supply chain and transportation, leveraging the extensive industry experience of our team. Simply put, as drivers of success for numerous transportation and supply chain companies, our team has learned firsthand what kind of skills, experience and personality it takes to
- [Peterbilt of Canada - a Division of Paccar of Canada Ltd.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/peterbilt-of-canada-a-division-of-paccar-of-canada-ltd/) - Peterbilt Motors Company manufactures a full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products. Peterbilt has a global reputation for superior quality, industry leading design, innovative engineering and fuel-efficient solutions, and is recognized as the "Class" of the industry.
- [Omnitracs](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/omnitracs/) - Omnitracs offers the only complete fleet intelligence software platform. Serving the largest for-hire and private fleets in the transportation and distribution industries, Omnitracs’ best-in-class solutions accelerate business success, improve efficiency, and enhance the driver experience for nearly 15,000 customers who collectively travel 250 million miles per week. Omnitracs pioneered digital transformation in trucking more than
- [Mack Trucks Canada](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/mack-trucks-canada/) - Mack Trucks Canada is a region of Mack Trucks Inc., with a regional office located in Mississauga, Ontario. Mack Trucks Canada has been operating in Canada since 1921. There are 21 full line distributors plus parts and service supporting locations across Canada.
- [Loadlink Technologies Corp.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/loadlink-technologies-corp/) - Loadlink Technologies helps Canadian companies with the critical delivery of everyday goods by trucks through the use of its technology. With decades of innovation and by way of its modernized freight matching, the company drives better business performance and competitiveness for its members. Ultimately, transforming the way the trucking community makes connections - any time,
- [Kenworth Truck Company](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/kenworth-truck-company/) - Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc., is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth produces custom trucks built to customer specifications for a variety of market segments. These include on-highway transportation vehicles for fleets and owner-operators, oilfield trucks, heavy haulers, mixers, dump trucks, and medium duty vehicles. Kenworth’s models include
- [Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc./Navacord](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/jones-deslauriers-insurance-management-inc-navacord/) - Jones DesLauriers is a Navacord broker partner, one of Canada's largest commercial insurance brokers. We are pleased to formally announce this partnership, and be known as Jones DesLauriers, as it enhances our existing strengths and provides our team with more connections and expertise to pass along to you, our clients. We are a leading insurance
- [Isaac Instruments Inc.](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/isaac-instruments-inc/) - ISAAC Instruments Inc. designs and manufactures technological solutions that enable truck fleets improve performance, productivity, compliance and safety. Its automated telemetry solution transforms complex data into meaningful indicators. With the continuous monitoring of both driver and truck performance, transportation companies can make informed decisions. ISAAC’s integrated mobile communication technology provides real-time connectivity between drivers and
- [Hendrickson](https://cantruck.ca/elite-members/hendrickson/) - Hendrickson is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle and brake systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; bumpers; and components to the global commercial transportation industry.
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- [coercion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/coercion/)
- [driver treatment](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-treatment/)
- [speed limiters](https://cantruck.ca/tag/speed-limiters/)
- [demographics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/demographics/)
- [driver age](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-age/)
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- [Windsor](https://cantruck.ca/tag/windsor/)
- [Canada Revenue](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canada-revenue/)
- [payroll](https://cantruck.ca/tag/payroll/)
- [wages](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wages/)
- [consignees](https://cantruck.ca/tag/consignees/)
- [loading time](https://cantruck.ca/tag/loading-time/)
- [operation upgrade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/operation-upgrade/)
- [OTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ota/)
- [survey](https://cantruck.ca/tag/survey/)
- [ferry](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ferry/)
- [Marine Atlantic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/marine-atlantic/)
- [Newfoundland](https://cantruck.ca/tag/newfoundland/)
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- [single tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/single-tires/)
- [size and weight](https://cantruck.ca/tag/size-and-weight/)
- [tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tires/)
- [wide base tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wide-base-tires/)
- [theft prevention](https://cantruck.ca/tag/theft-prevention/)
- [government](https://cantruck.ca/tag/government/)
- [women drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/women-drivers/)
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- [inspection](https://cantruck.ca/tag/inspection/)
- [pre-clearance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pre-clearance/)
- [traffic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/traffic/)
- [safest fleet](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safest-fleet/)
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- [stolen goods](https://cantruck.ca/tag/stolen-goods/)
- [carrier ratings](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carrier-ratings/)
- [driver performance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-performance/)
- [fleet safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fleet-safety/)
- [freight volume](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-volume/)
- [profit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/profit/)
- [IFTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ifta/)
- [Atlantic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/atlantic/)
- [diesel prices](https://cantruck.ca/tag/diesel-prices/)
- [operating costs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/operating-costs/)
- [BCTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bcta/)
- [truck parking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-parking/)
- [Daimler](https://cantruck.ca/tag/daimler/)
- [engine emissions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/engine-emissions/)
- [GHR rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghr-rules/)
- [technology](https://cantruck.ca/tag/technology/)
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- [manufacturing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/manufacturing/)
- [next generation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/next-generation/)
- [EPA rule](https://cantruck.ca/tag/epa-rule/)
- [cago securement](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cago-securement/)
- [Roadcheck](https://cantruck.ca/tag/roadcheck/)
- [delivery](https://cantruck.ca/tag/delivery/)
- [internet of things](https://cantruck.ca/tag/internet-of-things/)
- [logistics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/logistics/)
- [shipping](https://cantruck.ca/tag/shipping/)
- [warehousing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/warehousing/)
- [ai](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ai/)
- [drayage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drayage/)
- [intermodal](https://cantruck.ca/tag/intermodal/)
- [ports](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ports/)
- [diesel](https://cantruck.ca/tag/diesel/)
- [Federal budget](https://cantruck.ca/tag/federal-budget/)
- [infrastructure](https://cantruck.ca/tag/infrastructure/)
- [small business](https://cantruck.ca/tag/small-business/)
- [anti-rollover](https://cantruck.ca/tag/anti-rollover/)
- [roundabouts](https://cantruck.ca/tag/roundabouts/)
- [stability control](https://cantruck.ca/tag/stability-control/)
- [best practices](https://cantruck.ca/tag/best-practices/)
- [ACI](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aci/)
- [eManifest](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emanifest/)
- [female drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/female-drivers/)
- [retnetion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/retnetion/)
- [team drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/team-drivers/)
- [women driver](https://cantruck.ca/tag/women-driver/)
- [environment](https://cantruck.ca/tag/environment/)
- [fuel economy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-economy/)
- [GHG reduction](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-reduction/)
- [autonomous trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/autonomous-trucks/)
- [Freightliner](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freightliner/)
- [collisions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/collisions/)
- [NHTSA. NTSB](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nhtsa-ntsb/)
- [onboard video. cameras](https://cantruck.ca/tag/onboard-video-cameras/)
- [equipment](https://cantruck.ca/tag/equipment/)
- [expectations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/expectations/)
- [GDP](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gdp/)
- [northbound lanes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/northbound-lanes/)
- [Ontario](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ontario/)
- [southound lanes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/southound-lanes/)
- [engines](https://cantruck.ca/tag/engines/)
- [reliability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/reliability/)
- [rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rules/)
- [aging drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aging-drivers/)
- [young drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/young-drivers/)
- [charity](https://cantruck.ca/tag/charity/)
- [plaid for dad](https://cantruck.ca/tag/plaid-for-dad/)
- [benefit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/benefit/)
- [employee](https://cantruck.ca/tag/employee/)
- [cameras](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cameras/)
- [mirrors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mirrors/)
- [vehicle standards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/vehicle-standards/)
- [driver health](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-health/)
- [mental health](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mental-health/)
- [Ministry of Labour](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ministry-of-labour/)
- [wellness](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wellness/)
- [active braking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/active-braking/)
- [collision avoidance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/collision-avoidance/)
- [collision warning](https://cantruck.ca/tag/collision-warning/)
- [crash prevention](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-prevention/)
- [NTSB](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ntsb/)
- [truck safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-safety/)
- [GHG rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-rules/)
- [MPG](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mpg/)
- [truck makers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-makers/)
- [Manitoba](https://cantruck.ca/tag/manitoba/)
- [TransX](https://cantruck.ca/tag/transx/)
- [British Columbia](https://cantruck.ca/tag/british-columbia/)
- [Ambassador Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ambassador-bridge/)
- [Gordie Howe Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gordie-howe-bridge/)
- [Herb Gray Parkway](https://cantruck.ca/tag/herb-gray-parkway/)
- [shipments](https://cantruck.ca/tag/shipments/)
- [tonnage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tonnage/)
- [Nova Scotia](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nova-scotia/)
- [axles](https://cantruck.ca/tag/axles/)
- [load weighs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/load-weighs/)
- [audits](https://cantruck.ca/tag/audits/)
- [DOT](https://cantruck.ca/tag/dot/)
- [congestion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/congestion/)
- [construction](https://cantruck.ca/tag/construction/)
- [Lower Mainland](https://cantruck.ca/tag/lower-mainland/)
- [rest periods](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest-periods/)
- [J.B. Hunt](https://cantruck.ca/tag/j-b-hunt/)
- [clean diesel](https://cantruck.ca/tag/clean-diesel/)
- [apprentice](https://cantruck.ca/tag/apprentice/)
- [CDL. driver age](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cdl-driver-age/)
- [classification](https://cantruck.ca/tag/classification/)
- [contractors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/contractors/)
- [employee status](https://cantruck.ca/tag/employee-status/)
- [Fed Ex](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fed-ex/)
- [independent drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/independent-drivers/)
- [lawsuit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/lawsuit/)
- [owner-operators](https://cantruck.ca/tag/owner-operators/)
- [black boxes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/black-boxes/)
- [electronic data recorders](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electronic-data-recorders/)
- [motorcoach](https://cantruck.ca/tag/motorcoach/)
- [millennials](https://cantruck.ca/tag/millennials/)
- [older drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/older-drivers/)
- [retire](https://cantruck.ca/tag/retire/)
- [orders](https://cantruck.ca/tag/orders/)
- [research](https://cantruck.ca/tag/research/)
- [study](https://cantruck.ca/tag/study/)
- [border costs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-costs/)
- [border traffic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-traffic/)
- [Stats Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/stats-canada/)
- [safety rating](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safety-rating/)
- [scores](https://cantruck.ca/tag/scores/)
- [freight recovery](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-recovery/)
- [police](https://cantruck.ca/tag/police/)
- [Labour Canada HRSDC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/labour-canada-hrsdc/)
- [labour survey](https://cantruck.ca/tag/labour-survey/)
- [overtime](https://cantruck.ca/tag/overtime/)
- [electronic logging devices](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electronic-logging-devices/)
- [emission standards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emission-standards/)
- [legislation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/legislation/)
- [donation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/donation/)
- [farmers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/farmers/)
- [Rosenau](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rosenau/)
- [IBC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ibc/)
- [insurance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/insurance/)
- [spec'ing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/specing/)
- [brake safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/brake-safety/)
- [brakes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/brakes/)
- [cargo thefts](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cargo-thefts/)
- [crime](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crime/)
- [stolen loads](https://cantruck.ca/tag/stolen-loads/)
- [ELD](https://cantruck.ca/tag/eld/)
- [electronic logging device](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electronic-logging-device/)
- [rest stop](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest-stop/)
- [truck stop](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-stop/)
- [B-train](https://cantruck.ca/tag/b-train/)
- [truck length](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-length/)
- [weights and dimensions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/weights-and-dimensions/)
- [driverless trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driverless-trucks/)
- [future](https://cantruck.ca/tag/future/)
- [GPS](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gps/)
- [hacking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hacking/)
- [injury](https://cantruck.ca/tag/injury/)
- [cyber crime](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cyber-crime/)
- [IT](https://cantruck.ca/tag/it/)
- [rulemaking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rulemaking/)
- [Daimler Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/daimler-trucks/)
- [rest](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest/)
- [truck stops](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-stops/)
- [emission rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emission-rules/)
- [3PLs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/3pls/)
- [electric](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electric/)
- [EOBR](https://cantruck.ca/tag/eobr/)
- [Trucks for Change](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trucks-for-change/)
- [roads](https://cantruck.ca/tag/roads/)
- [contracts](https://cantruck.ca/tag/contracts/)
- [customers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/customers/)
- [dollar](https://cantruck.ca/tag/dollar/)
- [exports](https://cantruck.ca/tag/exports/)
- [loonie](https://cantruck.ca/tag/loonie/)
- [Bespass](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bespass/)
- [driver's licence](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drivers-licence/)
- [military](https://cantruck.ca/tag/military/)
- [Armour Transportation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/armour-transportation/)
- [detours](https://cantruck.ca/tag/detours/)
- [Montreal](https://cantruck.ca/tag/montreal/)
- [car drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/car-drivers/)
- [safety recorders](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safety-recorders/)
- [speed limit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/speed-limit/)
- [border fees](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-fees/)
- [border inspections](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-inspections/)
- [USDA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/usda/)
- [Saskatchewan](https://cantruck.ca/tag/saskatchewan/)
- [truck weight](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-weight/)
- [Garneau](https://cantruck.ca/tag/garneau/)
- [Minister of Transport](https://cantruck.ca/tag/minister-of-transport/)
- [Dale Cockins](https://cantruck.ca/tag/dale-cockins/)
- [Meyers Transport](https://cantruck.ca/tag/meyers-transport/)
- [OTA events](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ota-events/)
- [Volvo Trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/volvo-trucks/)
- [GST](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gst/)
- [HST](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hst/)
- [crash indicator](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-indicator/)
- [non preventable crashes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/non-preventable-crashes/)
- [Peoplenet](https://cantruck.ca/tag/peoplenet/)
- [skilled trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/skilled-trade/)
- [Montana](https://cantruck.ca/tag/montana/)
- [port of entry](https://cantruck.ca/tag/port-of-entry/)
- [driver coercion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-coercion/)
- [prevention](https://cantruck.ca/tag/prevention/)
- [FDA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fda/)
- [food safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/food-safety/)
- [food transport](https://cantruck.ca/tag/food-transport/)
- [Iron Apple](https://cantruck.ca/tag/iron-apple/)
- [border delays](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-delays/)
- [border wait times](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-wait-times/)
- [operational costs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/operational-costs/)
- [fuel taxes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-taxes/)
- [lane departure](https://cantruck.ca/tag/lane-departure/)
- [Insurance Bureau of Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/insurance-bureau-of-canada/)
- [recovery](https://cantruck.ca/tag/recovery/)
- [border fee](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-fee/)
- [lifestyle](https://cantruck.ca/tag/lifestyle/)
- [sleep apnea](https://cantruck.ca/tag/sleep-apnea/)
- [customer of choice](https://cantruck.ca/tag/customer-of-choice/)
- [truck driver parking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-driver-parking/)
- [tanker trailers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tanker-trailers/)
- [David Bradley](https://cantruck.ca/tag/david-bradley/)
- [in-transit shipments](https://cantruck.ca/tag/in-transit-shipments/)
- [Nipigon](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nipigon/)
- [Trans-Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trans-canada/)
- [commercial](https://cantruck.ca/tag/commercial/)
- [driver respect](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-respect/)
- [social media](https://cantruck.ca/tag/social-media/)
- [truckers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truckers/)
- [6x2](https://cantruck.ca/tag/6x2/)
- [GHG RTAC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-rtac/)
- [GVW](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gvw/)
- [heavy trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/heavy-trucks/)
- [LCVs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/lcvs/)
- [bridge closure](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bridge-closure/)
- [Nipigon bridge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nipigon-bridge/)
- [apprenticeship](https://cantruck.ca/tag/apprenticeship/)
- [bridges](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bridges/)
- [in-transit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/in-transit/)
- [jobs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/jobs/)
- [marijuana](https://cantruck.ca/tag/marijuana/)
- [NOC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/noc/)
- [U.S. rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-rules/)
- [AMPS](https://cantruck.ca/tag/amps/)
- [air cargo](https://cantruck.ca/tag/air-cargo/)
- [webinar](https://cantruck.ca/tag/webinar/)
- [carbon](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carbon/)
- [green trucking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/green-trucking/)
- [SMART](https://cantruck.ca/tag/smart/)
- [NACFE](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nacfe/)
- [driver health and wellness](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-health-and-wellness/)
- [medical](https://cantruck.ca/tag/medical/)
- [benchmarking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/benchmarking/)
- [highway tolls](https://cantruck.ca/tag/highway-tolls/)
- [safe driving](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safe-driving/)
- [on-duty](https://cantruck.ca/tag/on-duty/)
- [George Massey Tunnel](https://cantruck.ca/tag/george-massey-tunnel/)
- [CCMTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ccmta/)
- [reports](https://cantruck.ca/tag/reports/)
- [traffic safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/traffic-safety/)
- [Peace Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/peace-bridge/)
- [California](https://cantruck.ca/tag/california/)
- [CARB](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carb/)
- [food](https://cantruck.ca/tag/food/)
- [idling](https://cantruck.ca/tag/idling/)
- [reefers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/reefers/)
- [refrigeration](https://cantruck.ca/tag/refrigeration/)
- [TRUs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trus/)
- [age](https://cantruck.ca/tag/age/)
- [certification](https://cantruck.ca/tag/certification/)
- [depression](https://cantruck.ca/tag/depression/)
- [omy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/omy/)
- [TMC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tmc/)
- [truck mechanic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-mechanic/)
- [Port of Raymond](https://cantruck.ca/tag/port-of-raymond/)
- [fuel](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel/)
- [side skirt](https://cantruck.ca/tag/side-skirt/)
- [CDL](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cdl/)
- [driving skill](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driving-skill/)
- [Obama](https://cantruck.ca/tag/obama/)
- [Trudeau](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trudeau/)
- [freight demand](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-demand/)
- [Larkin](https://cantruck.ca/tag/larkin/)
- [CCA rates](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cca-rates/)
- [electric trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electric-trucks/)
- [ferries](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ferries/)
- [municipalities](https://cantruck.ca/tag/municipalities/)
- [natural gas](https://cantruck.ca/tag/natural-gas/)
- [Ottawa](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ottawa/)
- [executive](https://cantruck.ca/tag/executive/)
- [chairman](https://cantruck.ca/tag/chairman/)
- [Gene Orlick](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gene-orlick/)
- [rest areas](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest-areas/)
- [National Highway System](https://cantruck.ca/tag/national-highway-system/)
- [western provinces](https://cantruck.ca/tag/western-provinces/)
- [fatigue](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fatigue/)
- [connectivity](https://cantruck.ca/tag/connectivity/)
- [data](https://cantruck.ca/tag/data/)
- [driverless](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driverless/)
- [future trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/future-trucks/)
- [Internet](https://cantruck.ca/tag/internet/)
- [platooning](https://cantruck.ca/tag/platooning/)
- [V2V](https://cantruck.ca/tag/v2v/)
- [cold storage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cold-storage/)
- [preventative controls](https://cantruck.ca/tag/preventative-controls/)
- [glider kits](https://cantruck.ca/tag/glider-kits/)
- [reshoring](https://cantruck.ca/tag/reshoring/)
- [connected trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/connected-trucks/)
- [acquisitions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/acquisitions/)
- [mergers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mergers/)
- [transportation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/transportation/)
- [FTR](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ftr/)
- [inventory](https://cantruck.ca/tag/inventory/)
- [market](https://cantruck.ca/tag/market/)
- [NOx](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nox/)
- [Phase 2](https://cantruck.ca/tag/phase-2/)
- [gridlock](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gridlock/)
- [cabatoge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cabatoge/)
- [food trasport](https://cantruck.ca/tag/food-trasport/)
- [Senate Committee](https://cantruck.ca/tag/senate-committee/)
- [oversize](https://cantruck.ca/tag/oversize/)
- [truck size and weight](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-size-and-weight/)
- [flatbed](https://cantruck.ca/tag/flatbed/)
- [Labour Program](https://cantruck.ca/tag/labour-program/)
- [BASIC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/basic/)
- [Compliance Safety Accountability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/compliance-safety-accountability/)
- [CSA score](https://cantruck.ca/tag/csa-score/)
- [careers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/careers/)
- [hiring](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hiring/)
- [National Occupational Classification](https://cantruck.ca/tag/national-occupational-classification/)
- [C-TPAT](https://cantruck.ca/tag/c-tpat/)
- [FAST](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fast/)
- [RFID](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rfid/)
- [U.S.](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s/)
- [donations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/donations/)
- [Fort McMurray](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fort-mcmurray/)
- [rescue](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rescue/)
- [day cabs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/day-cabs/)
- [Bradley](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bradley/)
- [6x2 axles](https://cantruck.ca/tag/6x2-axles/)
- [Harmonization](https://cantruck.ca/tag/harmonization/)
- [MOU](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mou/)
- [National Safety Code](https://cantruck.ca/tag/national-safety-code/)
- [skills development](https://cantruck.ca/tag/skills-development/)
- [FreightWatch International](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freightwatch-international/)
- [security](https://cantruck.ca/tag/security/)
- [B.C. Coquihalla Highway](https://cantruck.ca/tag/b-c-coquihalla-highway/)
- [benefits](https://cantruck.ca/tag/benefits/)
- [health and wellness](https://cantruck.ca/tag/health-and-wellness/)
- [truck driver health](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-driver-health/)
- [HR](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hr/)
- [workplace](https://cantruck.ca/tag/workplace/)
- [carbon pricing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carbon-pricing/)
- [border crossing fee](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-crossing-fee/)
- [transponders](https://cantruck.ca/tag/transponders/)
- [U.S. Customs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-customs/)
- [seat belts](https://cantruck.ca/tag/seat-belts/)
- [U.S. operations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-operations/)
- [southbound freight](https://cantruck.ca/tag/southbound-freight/)
- [U.S. freight market](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-freight-market/)
- [truck driver age](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-driver-age/)
- [screening](https://cantruck.ca/tag/screening/)
- [truck triage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-triage/)
- [bureaucracy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bureaucracy/)
- [red tape](https://cantruck.ca/tag/red-tape/)
- [single wide tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/single-wide-tires/)
- [truck configerations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-configerations/)
- [braking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/braking/)
- [crash reduction](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-reduction/)
- [entry](https://cantruck.ca/tag/entry/)
- [exit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/exit/)
- [missing persons](https://cantruck.ca/tag/missing-persons/)
- [Omnitracs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/omnitracs/)
- [AZ licence](https://cantruck.ca/tag/az-licence/)
- [instructors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/instructors/)
- [ACT](https://cantruck.ca/tag/act/)
- [truck sales](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-sales/)
- [used trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/used-trucks/)
- [fines](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fines/)
- [roadside enforcement](https://cantruck.ca/tag/roadside-enforcement/)
- [violations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/violations/)
- [worker shortage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/worker-shortage/)
- [crash accountability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-accountability/)
- [infographic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/infographic/)
- [technical standard](https://cantruck.ca/tag/technical-standard/)
- [nat gas](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nat-gas/)
- [waiting time](https://cantruck.ca/tag/waiting-time/)
- [carrier rates](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carrier-rates/)
- [surcharges](https://cantruck.ca/tag/surcharges/)
- [Port Huron](https://cantruck.ca/tag/port-huron/)
- [RMD](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rmd/)
- [e-cigarettes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/e-cigarettes/)
- [hazard](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hazard/)
- [3D printing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/3d-printing/)
- [freight matching](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-matching/)
- [load boards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/load-boards/)
- [Uber](https://cantruck.ca/tag/uber/)
- [GHG rule](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-rule/)
- [revenue](https://cantruck.ca/tag/revenue/)
- [truck market](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-market/)
- [brake inspections](https://cantruck.ca/tag/brake-inspections/)
- [out of service](https://cantruck.ca/tag/out-of-service/)
- [aluminum](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aluminum/)
- [components](https://cantruck.ca/tag/components/)
- [wheels](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wheels/)
- [B.C. border](https://cantruck.ca/tag/b-c-border/)
- [speed](https://cantruck.ca/tag/speed/)
- [U.S. trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-trade/)
- [part 8](https://cantruck.ca/tag/part-8/)
- [Truck OEM](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-oem/)
- [top issues](https://cantruck.ca/tag/top-issues/)
- [diabetes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/diabetes/)
- [femal drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/femal-drivers/)
- [women truck drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/women-truck-drivers/)
- [autonomous vehicles](https://cantruck.ca/tag/autonomous-vehicles/)
- [new technology](https://cantruck.ca/tag/new-technology/)
- [self-driving trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/self-driving-trucks/)
- [surface trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/surface-trade/)
- [FMCSR](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fmcsr/)
- [windshield mounted devices](https://cantruck.ca/tag/windshield-mounted-devices/)
- [cost per mile](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cost-per-mile/)
- [fuel costs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-costs/)
- [labour costs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/labour-costs/)
- [fuel consumption](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-consumption/)
- [truck platooning](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-platooning/)
- [rates](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rates/)
- [driver training standards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-training-standards/)
- [Quebec](https://cantruck.ca/tag/quebec/)
- [provinces](https://cantruck.ca/tag/provinces/)
- [sideguards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/sideguards/)
- [W&D](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wd/)
- [future technology](https://cantruck.ca/tag/future-technology/)
- [innovation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/innovation/)
- [policy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/policy/)
- [Laskowski](https://cantruck.ca/tag/laskowski/)
- [drug testing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drug-testing/)
- [health and safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/health-and-safety/)
- [human rights](https://cantruck.ca/tag/human-rights/)
- [legal](https://cantruck.ca/tag/legal/)
- [BMI](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bmi/)
- [rest period](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest-period/)
- [Administrative Monetary Penalty System](https://cantruck.ca/tag/administrative-monetary-penalty-system/)
- [Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canadian-centre-for-occupational-health-and-safety/)
- [CCOHS](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ccohs/)
- [road side](https://cantruck.ca/tag/road-side/)
- [sobriety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/sobriety/)
- [aerodynamic](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aerodynamic/)
- [fuel savings](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-savings/)
- [idle reduction](https://cantruck.ca/tag/idle-reduction/)
- [low rolling resistance tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/low-rolling-resistance-tires/)
- [Michigan Transportation Research Institute](https://cantruck.ca/tag/michigan-transportation-research-institute/)
- [weight saving](https://cantruck.ca/tag/weight-saving/)
- [Otto](https://cantruck.ca/tag/otto/)
- [Newcom](https://cantruck.ca/tag/newcom/)
- [canada-US trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canada-us-trade/)
- [commerce](https://cantruck.ca/tag/commerce/)
- [court](https://cantruck.ca/tag/court/)
- [law](https://cantruck.ca/tag/law/)
- [Finance Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/finance-canada/)
- [tax](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tax/)
- [safe fleets](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safe-fleets/)
- [Westcan Bulk](https://cantruck.ca/tag/westcan-bulk/)
- [Service to Industry](https://cantruck.ca/tag/service-to-industry/)
- [Shaw Tracking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/shaw-tracking/)
- [wheelbase](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wheelbase/)
- [Red Cross](https://cantruck.ca/tag/red-cross/)
- [emergency response](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emergency-response/)
- [GHG Phase 11](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-phase-11/)
- [National MOU](https://cantruck.ca/tag/national-mou/)
- [wide single tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wide-single-tires/)
- [green fleets](https://cantruck.ca/tag/green-fleets/)
- [Groupe Robert](https://cantruck.ca/tag/groupe-robert/)
- [HDT](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hdt/)
- [Donald Trump](https://cantruck.ca/tag/donald-trump/)
- [penalties](https://cantruck.ca/tag/penalties/)
- [volumetrics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/volumetrics/)
- [US trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/us-trade/)
- [CEPA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cepa/)
- [DPF](https://cantruck.ca/tag/dpf/)
- [EGR](https://cantruck.ca/tag/egr/)
- [tampering](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tampering/)
- [truck recalls](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-recalls/)
- [advanced safety systems](https://cantruck.ca/tag/advanced-safety-systems/)
- [crash avoidance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-avoidance/)
- [radar](https://cantruck.ca/tag/radar/)
- [smart barking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/smart-barking/)
- [truck camera](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-camera/)
- [entry-exit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/entry-exit/)
- [governor general](https://cantruck.ca/tag/governor-general/)
- [Women With Drive](https://cantruck.ca/tag/women-with-drive/)
- [Trump](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trump/)
- [ACT Research](https://cantruck.ca/tag/act-research/)
- [c;lass 8](https://cantruck.ca/tag/class-8/)
- [North America](https://cantruck.ca/tag/north-america/)
- [protectionism](https://cantruck.ca/tag/protectionism/)
- [aerodynamic drag](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aerodynamic-drag/)
- [following distance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/following-distance/)
- [US Congress](https://cantruck.ca/tag/us-congress/)
- [emergency](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emergency/)
- [snow storn](https://cantruck.ca/tag/snow-storn/)
- [crude oil](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crude-oil/)
- [hamat](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hamat/)
- [Driver Mode](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-mode/)
- [APUs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/apus/)
- [campaign](https://cantruck.ca/tag/campaign/)
- [envirotruck](https://cantruck.ca/tag/envirotruck/)
- [pre-budget](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pre-budget/)
- [Obituary](https://cantruck.ca/tag/obituary/)
- [rest stops](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rest-stops/)
- [tractor wheel base](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tractor-wheel-base/)
- [automatic transmissions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/automatic-transmissions/)
- [Amazon](https://cantruck.ca/tag/amazon/)
- [Wes Armour](https://cantruck.ca/tag/wes-armour/)
- [young workers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/young-workers/)
- [highway angel](https://cantruck.ca/tag/highway-angel/)
- [U.S. shipments](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-shipments/)
- [company drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/company-drivers/)
- [court rulings](https://cantruck.ca/tag/court-rulings/)
- [driver status](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-status/)
- [employee classification](https://cantruck.ca/tag/employee-classification/)
- [independent contractors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/independent-contractors/)
- [linehaul](https://cantruck.ca/tag/linehaul/)
- [spot market](https://cantruck.ca/tag/spot-market/)
- [bottlenecks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bottlenecks/)
- [CAA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/caa/)
- [Toronto](https://cantruck.ca/tag/toronto/)
- [unloading](https://cantruck.ca/tag/unloading/)
- [waste](https://cantruck.ca/tag/waste/)
- [capital cost allowance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/capital-cost-allowance/)
- [freight value](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-value/)
- [truck volumes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-volumes/)
- [safety policy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safety-policy/)
- [U.S. cross border](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-cross-border/)
- [Canadian Chamber of Commerce](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canadian-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [inflation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/inflation/)
- [shiipers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/shiipers/)
- [Gordie Howe International Bridge](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gordie-howe-international-bridge/)
- [manufacuring](https://cantruck.ca/tag/manufacuring/)
- [Mexico](https://cantruck.ca/tag/mexico/)
- [Princeton Consultants](https://cantruck.ca/tag/princeton-consultants/)
- [driver assist](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-assist/)
- [Governors Highway Safety Association](https://cantruck.ca/tag/governors-highway-safety-association/)
- [Tesla](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tesla/)
- [traffic rules](https://cantruck.ca/tag/traffic-rules/)
- [BC Trucking Association](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bc-trucking-association/)
- [business groups](https://cantruck.ca/tag/business-groups/)
- [markets](https://cantruck.ca/tag/markets/)
- [Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canada/)
- [US](https://cantruck.ca/tag/us/)
- [anti-idling](https://cantruck.ca/tag/anti-idling/)
- [PTO](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pto/)
- [cyber security](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cyber-security/)
- [NHSTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/nhsta/)
- [animal transport](https://cantruck.ca/tag/animal-transport/)
- [CFIA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cfia/)
- [food inspections](https://cantruck.ca/tag/food-inspections/)
- [Livestock](https://cantruck.ca/tag/livestock/)
- [top employers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/top-employers/)
- [American Trucking Associations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/american-trucking-associations/)
- [Canada border](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canada-border/)
- [Fort Erie](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fort-erie/)
- [CCDD](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ccdd/)
- [driver behaviour](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-behaviour/)
- [TIRF](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tirf/)
- [international truck drivers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/international-truck-drivers/)
- [Vigillo](https://cantruck.ca/tag/vigillo/)
- [cargo tank trailers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cargo-tank-trailers/)
- [defects](https://cantruck.ca/tag/defects/)
- [Bill S-2](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bill-s-2/)
- [truck reliability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-reliability/)
- [vehicle recalls](https://cantruck.ca/tag/vehicle-recalls/)
- [warranty](https://cantruck.ca/tag/warranty/)
- [Best Managed carriers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/best-managed-carriers/)
- [Deloitte](https://cantruck.ca/tag/deloitte/)
- [fleet management tools](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fleet-management-tools/)
- [tracking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tracking/)
- [ACI reporting](https://cantruck.ca/tag/aci-reporting/)
- [Daimler Ttucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/daimler-ttucks/)
- [rolling resistance tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rolling-resistance-tires/)
- [warranties](https://cantruck.ca/tag/warranties/)
- [operations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/operations/)
- [powertrains](https://cantruck.ca/tag/powertrains/)
- [upfitters](https://cantruck.ca/tag/upfitters/)
- [alcohol](https://cantruck.ca/tag/alcohol/)
- [automotive](https://cantruck.ca/tag/automotive/)
- [Finance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/finance/)
- [freight planning](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight-planning/)
- [Temporary Foreign Workers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/temporary-foreign-workers/)
- [rolling resistance](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rolling-resistance/)
- [Tire market study](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tire-market-study/)
- [drones](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drones/)
- [robotics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/robotics/)
- [Starsky Robotics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/starsky-robotics/)
- [parking](https://cantruck.ca/tag/parking/)
- [permit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/permit/)
- [driver comfort](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-comfort/)
- [light](https://cantruck.ca/tag/light/)
- [TRuck cab](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-cab/)
- [Rob Penner](https://cantruck.ca/tag/rob-penner/)
- [NTEA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ntea/)
- [truck bodies](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-bodies/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://cantruck.ca/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [automated](https://cantruck.ca/tag/automated/)
- [CBP. CBSA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cbp-cbsa/)
- [drug policy](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drug-policy/)
- [human resources](https://cantruck.ca/tag/human-resources/)
- [agreement](https://cantruck.ca/tag/agreement/)
- [CFTA](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cfta/)
- [economic development](https://cantruck.ca/tag/economic-development/)
- [driver safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-safety/)
- [ESDC](https://cantruck.ca/tag/esdc/)
- [fall protection](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fall-protection/)
- [flatdeck](https://cantruck.ca/tag/flatdeck/)
- [infographics](https://cantruck.ca/tag/infographics/)
- [injuries](https://cantruck.ca/tag/injuries/)
- [OHS](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ohs/)
- [video](https://cantruck.ca/tag/video/)
- [workplace safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/workplace-safety/)
- [Women WithDrive](https://cantruck.ca/tag/women-withdrive/)
- [accomodation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/accomodation/)
- [impairment](https://cantruck.ca/tag/impairment/)
- [roadside testing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/roadside-testing/)
- [safety sensitive occupations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safety-sensitive-occupations/)
- [benchmarking study](https://cantruck.ca/tag/benchmarking-study/)
- [collision](https://cantruck.ca/tag/collision/)
- [liability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/liability/)
- [female](https://cantruck.ca/tag/female/)
- [job satisfaction](https://cantruck.ca/tag/job-satisfaction/)
- [law enforcement](https://cantruck.ca/tag/law-enforcement/)
- [alternative fuels](https://cantruck.ca/tag/alternative-fuels/)
- [emissions phase II](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emissions-phase-ii/)
- [Environment and Climate Change Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/environment-and-climate-change-canada/)
- [automated trucks](https://cantruck.ca/tag/automated-trucks/)
- [listening session](https://cantruck.ca/tag/listening-session/)
- [electric truck](https://cantruck.ca/tag/electric-truck/)
- [Top Fleet Employers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/top-fleet-employers/)
- [workplace culture](https://cantruck.ca/tag/workplace-culture/)
- [traffic congestion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/traffic-congestion/)
- [automation](https://cantruck.ca/tag/automation/)
- [truck driver jobs](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-driver-jobs/)
- [communities](https://cantruck.ca/tag/communities/)
- [flooding](https://cantruck.ca/tag/flooding/)
- [following distances](https://cantruck.ca/tag/following-distances/)
- [highway safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/highway-safety/)
- [Volpe](https://cantruck.ca/tag/volpe/)
- [safety fitness](https://cantruck.ca/tag/safety-fitness/)
- [U.S. regulations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/u-s-regulations/)
- [fundraising](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fundraising/)
- [Prostate cancer Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/prostate-cancer-canada/)
- [carbon tax](https://cantruck.ca/tag/carbon-tax/)
- [federal government](https://cantruck.ca/tag/federal-government/)
- [fuel tax](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-tax/)
- [fuel map tool](https://cantruck.ca/tag/fuel-map-tool/)
- [EDI](https://cantruck.ca/tag/edi/)
- [portal outages](https://cantruck.ca/tag/portal-outages/)
- [triage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/triage/)
- [weigh station](https://cantruck.ca/tag/weigh-station/)
- [auto industry](https://cantruck.ca/tag/auto-industry/)
- [Canada U.S. trade](https://cantruck.ca/tag/canada-u-s-trade/)
- [permits](https://cantruck.ca/tag/permits/)
- [vehcile standards](https://cantruck.ca/tag/vehcile-standards/)
- [coalition](https://cantruck.ca/tag/coalition/)
- [benchmark survey](https://cantruck.ca/tag/benchmark-survey/)
- [employer](https://cantruck.ca/tag/employer/)
- [board of directors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/board-of-directors/)
- [cabotage](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cabotage/)
- [Atlantic Truck Show](https://cantruck.ca/tag/atlantic-truck-show/)
- [GHG phase 2](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ghg-phase-2/)
- [US regulations](https://cantruck.ca/tag/us-regulations/)
- [disruption](https://cantruck.ca/tag/disruption/)
- [Ubder](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ubder/)
- [Gazette](https://cantruck.ca/tag/gazette/)
- [container chassis](https://cantruck.ca/tag/container-chassis/)
- [drug and alcohol policies](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drug-and-alcohol-policies/)
- [white paper](https://cantruck.ca/tag/white-paper/)
- [emission](https://cantruck.ca/tag/emission/)
- [sport market](https://cantruck.ca/tag/sport-market/)
- [climate change](https://cantruck.ca/tag/climate-change/)
- [engine tampering](https://cantruck.ca/tag/engine-tampering/)
- [equipment realiability](https://cantruck.ca/tag/equipment-realiability/)
- [Senate Commmittee](https://cantruck.ca/tag/senate-commmittee/)
- [truck engine emissions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-engine-emissions/)
- [crash rates](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crash-rates/)
- [impaired driving](https://cantruck.ca/tag/impaired-driving/)
- [OTA staff](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ota-staff/)
- [promotion](https://cantruck.ca/tag/promotion/)
- [miles](https://cantruck.ca/tag/miles/)
- [produce](https://cantruck.ca/tag/produce/)
- [refrigerated](https://cantruck.ca/tag/refrigerated/)
- [North American Commercial Vehicle Show](https://cantruck.ca/tag/north-american-commercial-vehicle-show/)
- [Paul Albrechsten](https://cantruck.ca/tag/paul-albrechsten/)
- [Paul's Hauling](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pauls-hauling/)
- [drivetrain](https://cantruck.ca/tag/drivetrain/)
- [shipping patters](https://cantruck.ca/tag/shipping-patters/)
- [B.C. fires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/b-c-fires/)
- [bulk](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bulk/)
- [freight](https://cantruck.ca/tag/freight/)
- [truck tires](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-tires/)
- [suppliers](https://cantruck.ca/tag/suppliers/)
- [IT systems](https://cantruck.ca/tag/it-systems/)
- [Public Safety](https://cantruck.ca/tag/public-safety/)
- [Ralph Goodale](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ralph-goodale/)
- [sped limiters](https://cantruck.ca/tag/sped-limiters/)
- [Congress](https://cantruck.ca/tag/congress/)
- [US rule](https://cantruck.ca/tag/us-rule/)
- [auto parts](https://cantruck.ca/tag/auto-parts/)
- [Bendix](https://cantruck.ca/tag/bendix/)
- [crashes](https://cantruck.ca/tag/crashes/)
- [cyclists](https://cantruck.ca/tag/cyclists/)
- [pedestrians](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pedestrians/)
- [Volpe Center](https://cantruck.ca/tag/volpe-center/)
- [vulnerable road users](https://cantruck.ca/tag/vulnerable-road-users/)
- [driver assessment](https://cantruck.ca/tag/driver-assessment/)
- [pricing](https://cantruck.ca/tag/pricing/)
- [trucking conditions](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trucking-conditions/)
- [Hurricane Harvey](https://cantruck.ca/tag/hurricane-harvey/)
- [truck turnaround](https://cantruck.ca/tag/truck-turnaround/)
- [ACE](https://cantruck.ca/tag/ace/)
- [Windsor Detroit](https://cantruck.ca/tag/windsor-detroit/)
- [Global Affairs Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/global-affairs-canada/)
- [border crossings](https://cantruck.ca/tag/border-crossings/)
- [Trade and Transportation Corridors](https://cantruck.ca/tag/trade-and-transportation-corridors/)
- [Revenue Canada](https://cantruck.ca/tag/revenue-canada/)
- [tax code](https://cantruck.ca/tag/tax-code/)
- [International Transport Forum](https://cantruck.ca/tag/international-transport-forum/)
- [ADAS](https://cantruck.ca/tag/adas/)
- [Advanced Driver Assist Systems](https://cantruck.ca/tag/advanced-driver-assist-systems/)