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.
Introduction:
The trucking industry is the backbone of commerce, yet it is fraught with risks. Safety is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative. While statistics on collisions are readily available and easy to comprehend, the silent guardians...
The OPP, working with Québec counterparts, have laid fraud charges against several people after a multi-year police probe. In March 2019, the Sûreté du Québec told the OPP of suspected fraudulent commercial motor vehicle licensing activities, which led to a...
Ontario has taken a stand on the issue of washroom availability to delivery drivers, couriers, and truck drivers. The Province is planning to introduce legislation requiring shippers and receivers to provide bathrooms to drivers visiting their locations. This rule...
During the past 2 years, truckers have become superheroes for our Nation. Throughout the pandemic, truckers have kept the country going. Truckers braved border crossings, the indignity of being turned away from washroom facilities while on the road, and...
The American Trucking Association (ATA) is predicting a strong trucking industry in 2022. While supply chain issues centered around the trucking industry have been a strong talking point over the course of the COVID pandemic, trucking is expected to...
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...
Milton, ON: The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and Benchmark Sponsor, Ontario Truck Driving School, have announced that the 8th annual PMTC Canadian Private Fleet benchmarking survey instrument is live as of today, February 5th. This study is open...
Get the right education from the experts - As a long-haul truck driver, you spend many hours alone in the cab of your truck. However, there are times when you will be at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. For...
As people in BC continue to reel from last week’s floods and mudslides, Trucks For Change and the Canadian Trucking Alliance are reaching out to the trucking industry to assist in the rescue, support, and recovery for those affected...
The Province of British Columbia has announced that Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) is now a prerequisite for Class 1 truck driver exams as of October 18, 2021. With BC’s MELT implementation, all four Western provinces now have MELT programs...
