Canadian Trucking News & Insights

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Distracted Driving & Workplace Safety Policies: A Business Case for Employers

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The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) released a new report, Distracted Driving & Workplace Safety Policies: A Business Case for Employers, from its Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving. The report was developed in consultation with the…

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THRC: Labour Market Snapshot of Truck Driver Employment in Canada

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Trucking HR Canada released today a labour market information update, providing a current snapshot of truck driver employment in Canada. Trucking HR Canada’s labour market information initiative provides the most…

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Updated ODAPC Guidance – DOT Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Substance Abuse Professionals and Service Agents

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On September 22, 2020, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance updated its Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Substance Abuse Professionals and Service Agents guidance document.  On April…

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Transport Canada Extends Temporary Certificates for Training & Tank Inspections, Continues Relief for Hand Sanitizer

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Late last week Transport Canada renewed a number of Temporary Certificates until January 31, 2021 aimed as providing assistance to the industry as COVID recovery efforts continue. The following may…

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FMCSA Updates Waiver in Response to COVID-19 National Emergency; Canadian Drivers’ Licence Extensions Recognized

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On  September 18, 2020, the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updated its Waiver for States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Vehicles and extended it out until…

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Sutherland & Day Named Officers of CTA’s Labour Task Force for 2020-22 Term

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The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) appointed two new officers to lead its Blue-Ribbon Task Force, whose mission is to address labour issues in the trucking industry. Doug Sutherland, President, Sutco…

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