Health & Safety Manitoba legislation targets ‘chameleon carriers’ March 13, 2023 Manitoba is looking to target “chameleon carriers” — businesses that close and re-open under a different name rather than addressing safety issues — by assigning “conditional” safety ratings to operations…
Business Management Quebec fleets frustrated by problems with new SAAQclic platform March 6, 2023 Quebec fleets are reporting an array of problems with the Societe de l’assurance automobile du Quebec’s new SAAQclic platform, ranging from denied registration processes, to delays, and active fleets identified…
Equipment CVSA’s Roadcheck to target ABS, cargo securement February 28, 2023 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct International Roadcheck on May 16-18, with a special focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement. The 72-hour enforcement blitz…
Business Management Driver Inc. challenges triggered by complaints, audits, and questionnaires February 23, 2023 Fleets that misclassify truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees face a growing number of court cases when the business relationships come to an end — and transportation lawyer…
Business Management CTA makes pre-budget submissions to feds February 16, 2023 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list to the federal government in pre-budget submissions. It says its recommendations will help secure Canada’s supply chain. (Photo: iStock) Among…
Regulations B.C. provincial carriers required to use ELDs beginning Aug. 1 February 13, 2023 Provincially regulated commercial vehicle operators in British Columbia will be required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Failure to equip a vehicle…
Business Management Up to $20K available to train and onboard new truck drivers February 9, 2023 The federal government will fund the training and onboarding of up to 2,600 new truck drivers and other trucking industry workers under Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program. Up to…
Regulations FAST enrolment center to open in Maine on Feb. 10 February 6, 2023 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the opening of a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment center at the Houlton, Me.,…
Regulations Provinces differ in ELD enforcement penalties February 3, 2023 More than a month into the enforcement of the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, TruckNews.com reached out to provinces and Transport Canada regarding penalties for non-compliance. Canada’s federally regulated…
Human Resources Ontario considering changes to air brake endorsement renewal February 1, 2023 Ontario’s proposal to introduce learning modules for drivers to maintain their air brake (Z) endorsement prior to renewing their driving licences is generating opposing views among trucking organizations. The Ontario…
Regulations Brampton trucker charged with 24 offences in less than 24 hours January 31, 2023 A truck driver from Brampton, Ont., was charged with 24 offences after he was stopped three times by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in less than 24 hours on Hwy.
Regulations Quebec ELD mandate to be enforced April 30 January 23, 2023 Quebec will mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) beginning April 30 — lagging behind other jurisdictions but applying the rule sooner than expected. The announcement, made Jan. 23, comes after deadlines…
Regulations SAAQclic portal, updates to Quebec safety ratings, delayed to Feb. 15 January 19, 2023 Truck fleets and drivers who operate in Quebec are being told to prepare for delays in government services leading up to the Feb. 15 launch of a new online portal…
Transportation Individual provinces differ in approaches to ELD penalties January 6, 2023 Canada’s federally regulated carriers now face a mandate to equip trucks with certified electronic logging devices (ELDs), but individual provinces are taking different approaches when it comes to penalties and…
Regulations Federal ELD mandate now enforced in most areas of Canada January 5, 2023 Enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has now begun in most parts of Canada, leaving Quebec as the only province that will delay such actions until…