trucking industry
How the trucking industry has changed 1 year after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
“Some of the changes have been good. They’re, in our eyes, a baby step; we still think there’s a lot more to do,” said a parent of one Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim. Continue reading
B.C. trucking industry impacted by multi-day Okanagan highway closure
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The detour means that costs related to transportation may rise. Continue reading
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Commercial trucking advocates push for mandatory electronic logbooks in Canada
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Advocates of the commercial trucking industry in Alberta are pushing the federal government to make electronic logging devices mandatory in Canada as soon as possible. Continue reading
Manitoba trucking industry wants higher mandatory standards for driver training
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
The province is looking at mandatory minimum training for truck drivers in Manitoba but the industry is concerned it won’t go far enough. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces stricter winter driving tire chain-up rules
New rules announced Wednesday; government says it will balance needs for safety, reliability with short notice for trucking industry. Continue reading
Truck industry worried after Winnipeg drug testing company charged with falsifying results
The Manitoba Trucking Association is concerned after the owner of a local drug testing company which tests some of their members was charged with falsifying results. Continue reading
Two people dead following collision near Prescott involving 4 tractor-trailers
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
A 60-year-old truck driver from Quebec is facing charges in a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the 401. Continue reading
Uber’s trucking ambitions stalled by lawsuit over alleged theft of trade secrets
The high-stakes lawsuit is linked to Uber’s $680-million purchase of self-driving trucking startup OttoMotto. Continue reading
Southern Alberta trucking industry suffering from driver shortage
At a time when many businesses in Alberta are short on jobs, the trucking industry is struggling to fill positions. Continue reading
Ontario will spend up to $8.3 billion to fight climate change, offer incentives
Ontario’s climate plan will include incentives for cleaner vehicles and to convince homeowners to lower their carbon footprints. Continue reading