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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fire suppression costs may be $1.5 billion* The federal government reports, since 1990, “wildland fires” across Canada have consumed an average of 2.5 million hectares a year with some years topping 7M+ hectares. These fires occur in forests, shrub lands...
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...
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...
Kenworth Truck Company, a name reckoned with in the trucking industry has named its parts council for the year 2023.  Directors and managers of Kenworth parts dealers in U.S. and Canada are a part of this council as this enables...
Trucking Industry in Canada has welcomed Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. The recently launched five-day program is a part of CVSA’s annual awareness and outreach endeavour. Through this program, the alliance with the help of law...
The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is all set to showcase “Training with Technology” at its 30th Anniversary Conference on February 21 and 22. The conference will be held at Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre 8525...
Under the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Province in order to protect the roads and highways may implement the spring thaw weight restrictions in the state.  The details of the spring weight restrictions have been categorized in various schedules. Under schedule...
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...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Baird of Sharp Transportation Systems. Shawn was involved in several key industry issues and community activities including being an important advocate in bringing attention to stopping Driver Inc. Shawn’s...
The PMTC attended the fall Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Committee (CRA) meetings in Ottawa on November 3rd. This was the CCMTA’s first return to in-person meetings since November of 2019 as a...