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Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced on Monday, March 27, that Canada is creating a new economic path under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help employers hire skilled refugees and displaced individuals.  This new pathway will...
The "Freedom Convoy 2022" saga seems to never cease. Ottawa lawyer Paul Champ is launching a class action lawsuit against the convoy organizers, who occupied city streets in January and February 2022. Champ is seeking $290 million in damages...
  The Truckload Carriers Association 2023 Annual Convention, Truckload 2023 Orlando, culminated with two Canadian carriers picking up major awards. Bison Transport of Winnipeg, and C.A.T. Inc of Coteau-du-Lac, QC, were big winners.  Bison Transport won the  2022 TCA Fleet Safety Awards...
Two of Canada's most respected carriers have joined forces in a deal that sees Kriska Transportation Group acquiring Liberty Linehaul's U.S. and Canadian operations.  Kriska's acquisition of Liberty Linehaul adds 72 tractors and 157 trailers to the Kriska fleet.  Liberty Linehaul...
HAMILTON, ON – Next week, the City will start installing new and modified truck route signage throughout Hamilton to implement the recommendations of the 2022 Truck Route Master Plan Update.  The truck route network is enforced through Hamilton Traffic By-law...
This year's International Roadcheck has been set for May 16-18, according to an announcement by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event in which CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives...
A considerable number of ‘Contract’ Truck Drivers are Incorporated and may be filing taxes as a small business, while CRA may classify them as Personal Services Business. Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) What is a personal services business in Canada? A personal services...
In the list of recent mergers that have taken place in trucking industry, acquisition of Quickload Logistics by Western IntermodeX (IntermodeX) has made it to the top ones. Quickload has become a part of IntermodeX with Coast2000 Terminals and Interhold...
The official announcement of $46 milion grant by the Canadian government to deal with shortage and training of truck drivers and transportation workers has brought cheers to the Trucking Industry.  This grant will go a long way in helping the...
With an aim to provide protection to the roadside workers, the Alberta government has made important amendments to the Traffic Safety Act which will come into force from March 1st 2023.  All the vehicle drivers travelling on multi-lane roads/highways will...