The Trucking Network is a Canadian “English and Punjabi” bilingual publication, founded in 2012. Dedicated to the hard working professional drivers and their families across North America.
I am going to focus this month’s column on the reduced load period, commonly referred to as Spring Weight Restrictions, or Frost laws. Although I have touched on this subject before, little has changed, and it needs to be...
We all agree that safety in trucking is job #1 for everyone and every company, no matter what part you play. Recently, an ATA report helped underline the industry efforts and investment in Truck Safety. The American Trucking Association reports...
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...
Mercedes-Benz is bringing the much awaited battery-electric eSprinter van to Canada and U.S. The production will commence in South Carolina in the second half of 2023. The company has invested around €350 million to produce the new eSprinter which will...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Detroit Field Office is inviting carriers to its annual Carrier Meeting on July 13. This year’s meeting will be held virtually, via Webex, and will provide the trade community an opportunity to attend formal presentations...
Quarantine mandate back in effect for unvaccinated Canadian drivers effective Saturday. Canada Border Vaccine Mandate for Essential Workers set to take effect this Saturday, January 15th
In a further update to the update earlier today, the Canadian Federal Government has...
Prescott and Smith Falls ON, May 18, 2020 Kriska Transportation Group has acquired the Intermodal Division of Wills Transfer Limited of Smith Falls, Ont. Wills drivers, dispatch and equipment, associated with their Intermodal drayage division, have now become a part of...
With limited access to places to eat, shower and re-supply, many have put their lives on hold to ensure Canada’s supply chain remains open. “I made the decision, I haul groceries,” says Josh O’Keefe, who hauls mostly produce for Bell...
Have you ever questioned how some terms or phrases are either outdated or don’t even make any sense? For example, when was the last time you actually “dialed” the phone? Except for your great aunt Edna, rotary dial phones...
On September 03,2020 the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has increased the amount that employers can use to determine whether...
