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07/07/2023

Courier drivers and letter carriers have been feeling the heat amid soaring humidex values. Several fleets are taking steps to keep them hydrated and cool -- investing in A/C, hydration stations, and more.

https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/couriers-and-carriers-battle-record-heat/1003176548/

Joe has been driving for Canada Post for many decades and says there is no real remedy for the summer heat. Even though his employer tells him to drink

29/06/2023

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02/05/2023

Daimler Truck North America is sending eM2 battery-electric truck into production in this fall.

Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty electric truck has evolved from a rolling laboratory into a work-ready vehicle, with Daimler Truck announcing plans to

27/04/2023

Commercial carriers on an electrification journey must keep an eye on when and where they plan to charge their electric vehicles.

An hour’s worth of charging an electric vehicle at the wrong time could tack on thousands of dollars to a monthly utility bill. Commercial carriers

14/04/2023

Chris Noble has been hauling bottles, cans and kegs for The Beer Store since 1989– without a single collision. His secret is packing plenty of patience and putting safety first.

When you deliver beer, comments from passersby tend to flow freely. Chris Noble has heard a lot of “is it free beer today?” and “it’s awfully hot, how

15/02/2023

It takes a special kind of trucker to haul specialized oversize loads. Scott-Woods Transport Inc. driver Mark Partington says mega moves require plenty of patience and planning.

What does it take to move a load that weighs 135,000 pounds (61,000 kg), is about 21 feet wide (6.4 meters) and 15.5 feet (4.7 meters) high? “Plenty of

15/02/2023

Musket Transport truck drivers and students at Commercial Heavy Equipment Training Ltd. - CHET, will add financial literacy to their training -- helping prepare them for a future.

Truck drivers at Musket Transport and students at affiliated driving school Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) will learn how to invest, save, and

05/01/2023

Enforcement of the federal electronic logging device mandate is underway in most parts of Canada

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

04/01/2023

Reviewing and understanding contracts can help independent truck drivers avoid expensive repair bills after a crash

Independent truck drivers who fail to properly review their contracts might find themselves exposed to steep repair bills after a collision. It’s a lesson

21/12/2022

Quebec ELD enforcement will be further delayed and will begin June 1, while other provinces start crackdowns in January.

Quebec will begin enforcing the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate only on June 1, 2023, even as most of Canada begins applying the rules on

21/12/2022

Angela Munsterman spends most days as a transport compliance specialist with Coca-Cola Bottling. But over the last two years she has stepped into someone else’s shoes. To be precise, a famous set of boots. She’s Santa Claus. https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/coca-cola-transportation-compliance-specialist-takes-her-turn-as-santa/1003171464/ Coca-Cola

Angela Munsterman spends most days as a transport compliance specialist with Coca-Cola Bottling Limited. But over the last two years she has stepped into

20/12/2022

Confederation Bridge toll rates frozen for 2023.

Tolls for the Confederation Bridge, linking Prince Edward Island to the mainland, will be frozen at current rates for 2023, the federal government

20/12/2022

Quebec enforcement likely to begin in March, while other provinces will begin crackdowns in January.
https://www.trucknews.com/regulations/quebec-eld-enforcement-likely-in-march/1003171423/

14/11/2022

Protecting independent contractors, truck parking and addressing workforce development are tier one priorities for American Trucking Associations

Fuel prices, driver shortage and retention, truck parking, driver compensation, economy, delays at customer facilities, and compliance and safety are the

14/11/2022

Chris McKee will begin work as the executive director of Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association on Dec. 1

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) announced the appointment of Chris McKee as executive director. He will step into the role on Dec. 1.

28/10/2022

Safety, compliance tech investments can save money down the road. Leo Barros offers a report from a panel that explains how.

Fleets must spend money on digitalization, but one has no idea what the failure to use technology for safety and compliance will cost. If a carrier’s

04/10/2022

Mark your calendar...the Fall edition of the 'JOBS EXPO' serving trucking, logistics and supply chain sector will be held on Saturday, November 19th at the International Centre Free entry & parking. Brought to you by

29/07/2022

Trucking is evolving as legacy carriers are dwindling and newcomer fleets are making their presence felt. Issues like the gig economy and safety continue to arise.

The changing face of the trucking industry was a hot topic along with the gig economy, need for proper enforcement and calls to fix loopholes in the

28/07/2022

Graves, a professional for more than 50 years and an instructor at Zavcor Training Academy was named Instructor of the Year.

Doug Graves, a professional driver since 1970, has won the TTSAO/Tenstreet Instructor of the Year award. Graves, a commercial truck driving instructor at

25/07/2022

Mirrors help maximize the view around a . Sandra Graham, operations manager and Daryn Rabb, health and safety manager offer tips to aim, adjust and use these tools. https://www.trucknews.com/equipment/8-tips-to-aim-adjust-and-use-your-truck-mirrors/1003167216/

23/06/2022

Four Canadian companies joined forces to get the first all-electric refrigerated commercial Class 6 truck rolling in the country. https://www.trucknews.com/equipment/canadian-companies-collaborate-to-roll-out-cool-electric-project/1003166840/

15/06/2022

share tips and tricks on how they keep their cabs and tidy.
https://www.trucknews.com/features/cleaning-a-bit-at-a-time-helps-the-cab-shine/

14/06/2022

Spotless trucks and an overload of chrome and lights were on display
https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/chrome-lights-shine-bright-at-shell-rotella-superrigs/1003166548/

25/05/2022

in India roll on despite unique challenges. Leo Barros shares some of his observations from a recent trip to Goa. https://www.trucknews.com/blogs/indian-truckers-roll-on-despite-unique-challenges/

A question to North American drivers, have you worked while being accosted by law enforcement officials seeking bribes as you roll down the highway?

02/05/2022

Fleets offer flexibility, perks to attract and retain drivers https://trucknews.com/human-resources/fleets-offer-flexibility-perks-to-attract-and-retain-drivers/1003165469/ >What are fleets offering drivers? And what are drivers looking for? We asked around at to find out. Leo Barros reports.

Fleets are constantly on the lookout for drivers. Signing on an experienced professional who will hang around for a while is like striking gold. The

30/04/2022

Striking Ontario Dump Truck Association drivers to end strike on May 1. https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/ontario-dump-truck-drivers-secure-higher-rates-to-end-six-week-strike/1003165411/

Striking dump truck drivers in the Greater Toronto Area will end six weeks of job actions on May 1. The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) and key

27/04/2022

Drivers Trucker Josh and Matthew Marchand offer a glimpse into their lives through their social media platforms. https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/drivers-steer-social-media-followers-into-world-of-trucking/1003165271/

Driving a big rig can be exhilarating, tedious, cool, monotonous, exciting, and sometimes downright scary. Truckers on social media share the thrills and

21/04/2022

vows to accelerate shift to in Canada. https://trucknews.com/sustainability/volvo-vows-to-accelerate-the-shift-to-zero-emission-vehicles-in-canada/1003165076/

Volvo Trucks was at Truck World, announcing it is “accelerating the shift” toward zero-emission transport in Canada. Andy Brown, product marketing manager

21/04/2022

-- Canada's national -- officially opens its doors. VIP breakfast opens event with
and https://trucknews.com/transportation/truck-world-canadas-national-truck-show-returns/1003165075/

The doors of Truck World are officially open, marking the return of the three-day trade show that was last hosted in 2018. The need to cancel the 2020

13/04/2022

An Ontario company says it can restore 0.5 mile to the US gallon using a patented process that cleans the exhaust gas recirculation system of a truck https://www.trucknews.com/technology/fleet-emission-solutions-tackling-fuel-economy-by-cleaning-egr/1003164747/

Saving every penny is important when rising fuel prices eat into profits. And an Ontario-based company says it's restoring 0.5 miles to the US gallon