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.
The Government of Ontario this week provided an update on their plans to require proof of vaccination to allow access to specific businesses beginning on September 22, including exemptions for individuals that are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Under the system, Ontarians will...
President Grover Cleveland created the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in 1887 to prohibit rate discrimination for customers of the railroad. In 1906 the ICC was authorized to set maximum railroad rates and to oversee bridges, terminals, ferries and oil...
The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) is seeking support from the Government of BC to legislate a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate for BC’s commercial road transportation sector. In the fight against climate change, British Columbia has among the most...
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...
The vast majority of the Ontario trucking industry is vaccinated and the overall vaccination rate among commercial drivers closely mirrors that of the general public. Some of the people protesting at Queen’s Park are voicing their concern over the bilateral...
For this blog, we will be looking at the basics of hauling over-dimensional (OD) loads, and the hazards they involve. When you are dispatched on an OD load, the first thing you do, even before you put the truck...
Tired of winter? Tired of hearing too much about the pandemic? Are you just plain fed up with all of it? Wishing you could get away to the sun and surf? Well, rest assured you are not alone. We...
British Columbia is still grappling with recent road closures which were forced as a result of heavy rains and mudslides a week ago. Cleanup and construction efforts are underway, and Highway 3 was briefly open before closing again due...
A recent incident in Manitoba warrants a refresher blog regarding securement requirements. A truck was cut off, causing a very hard brake application, which in turn caused the load to slide forward hitting the back of the cab. Thankfully...
Did you know that the trucking industry experienced its first
boom in Canada by participating in the war effort? This
sector, which now transports 70% of our daily life goods in North
America, was indeed responsible for the successful preparation
of the Canadian...
