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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…
DOT Study Concludes ‘No Net Benefit’ Found in 34-Hour Restart Provisions Read more...
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…
OTA Proud to be Part of Successful Women with Drive Summit Read more...
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….
National Coalition Releases Action Plan to Combat Distracted Driving Read more...
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…
Fort Erie Border Crossing Gets FAST, Emerson Coming Soon Read more...
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…
Small Carriers, Fear Not ELDs: Panel Read more...
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…
ATRI Publishes New Truck Parking Studies Read more...
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)…
FMCSA Boss Stresses ELD Preparedness Read more...
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…
Trucking Groups Gear Up for Autonomous Technology Read more...
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…
Congressman Calls for Tighter Mexican Truck Restrictions in ‘New’ NAFTA Read more...
