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.
One of Canada’s most dangerous jobs, just got more dangerous. Truck drivers are now, like it or not, on the frontline fighting Covid-19 delivering essential goods. Drivers run the risk of frequently being exposed to the virus. They may...
The board of directors of the Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) is pleased to announce three new scholarships to be awarded in late 2022, bringing the total to seven awards for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. The Club has...
With heavy hearts, staff and members of the Ontario Trucking Association are mourning the passing of Vernon Erb, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. OTA sent its heartfelt condolences to OTA Vice-Chair, Wendell Erb and the...
Well, the weather patterns this year seem to have taken an unusual turn! Some regions are facing the worst drought in decades, while others are at risk of flooding. Due to these conditions, it is crucial for us to...
High speed and high frequency rail is coming to Ontario and Québec as Via Rail, a passenger rail service provider in Canada, plans to open new corridors between Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Following a mid-2021 announcement from...
When it comes to naming the most important mode of transportation of moving goods in Canada, trucking sector is ranked amongst the top. Road transport is one of the most popular mode of freight transport for trade within Canada and...
Truck Driver Safety
Did you see that a truck driver was hijacked on August 2, 2023? The hijacking was not the stealing of a truck or just a load. It was the truck, trailer, and driver. All three were hijacked....
CTA Seeks Feedback on Barriers to Interprovincial Trucking
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is seeking feedback from its members on barriers in inter-provincial trucking that create logistical and operational issues for trucking fleets. In addition, they are asking for input...
It’s natural to be concerned about a possible pandemic, especially in light of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The threat of a disease spreading across the globe should be taken seriously. There are real, actionable things you can do to soften the impact...
TransPro Freight Systems is happy to welcome Peter Jenkins as General Manager, effective January 7, 2022. Concurrently the GM of Champion Express Ltd., Peter, will manage both companies operating from the shared Milton-based terminal. Peter brings over a decade of...
