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In the late eighties American Express trademarked the slogan, “membership has its privileges.”  In those days you had to pay a fee to carry their card, so they wanted you to feel as if you were a part of...
Trucking associations across the country are facing serious labour shortages as long-haul truckers get older and younger generations are drawn to different industries. Their proposed solution? Hire more newcomers to Canada, and more immigrants in general. While certain labour unions...
While operations at key border crossings shut down by demonstrators start to return to normal today, the focus is shifting to how downtown Ottawa will recover from the occupation by Freedom 2022 Convoy supporters. As Wednesday morning dawns in Ottawa,...
Keeping in view the inconvenience caused to the non-U.S. citizens including the Canadian truck drivers, the Canadian Trucking Association (CTA) has demanded the removal of U.S. vaccine mandate.  CTA in a recent communication sent to the U.S. Ambassador to Canada...
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...
U.S. President Joe Biden’s proclamation to do away with the border vaccine restrictions for non-U.S. residents is a positive step towards the trade with Canada.  The trucking industry in both the countries is hopeful that Biden’s announcement for the removal...
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...
While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose...
With an aim to make the best use of technology to ensure commercial vehicle compliance, safety of the drivers and residents, BC government is all set to install sensors on an interior highway.  Highway 5A north of Merritt will see...
A regulatory proposal announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) aims at the introduction of air brake learning modules to be an added alternative to the air brake renewal knowledge test.  Trucker community along with Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has...