Trucking

• ‘150 doesn’t cut it’: New Surrey truck parking a drop in the bucket, industry says

  "We have a need for probably about 2,000 spots in Surrey alone, and if you look at (Greater Vancouver) 5,000-plus," said Canadian Trucking Association of B.C. president Amit Kumar.

  Politics

  Mar 12
  
• Canadian truckers told not to report for work as U.S.-based Yellow shuts down

  Yellow Corp., which owns a Canadian subsidiary employing 128 drivers, has ceased operations and is filing for bankruptcy, according to a U.S. union and multiple media reports.

  Economy

  Jul 31, 2023
  
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• B.C. trucking company involved in multiple highway overpass strikes denies safety concerns

  Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said Tuesday that his ministry is very concerned about protecting the integrity of the province's highways and overpasses.

  Traffic

  May 2, 2023
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• Humboldt Broncos crash inspires new trucker training videos

  Carol Brons said she hopes these videos make people realize what their responsibilities are when they're behind the wheel.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan. 1

  Ottawa is requiring federally regulated commercial trucks and buses across the country to be equipped by Jan. 1 with devices to track driving hours.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
• Canadian truckers raising red flags over labour misclassification

  The Saskatchewan Trucking Association says this misclassification is equating to more than $1 billion in unpaid taxes lost due to this scheme.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
• Atlantic Canadian trucking companies call on Ottawa for more driver supports

  Some Atlantic Canadian trucking companies say they've never had to long for truckers before now. Some companies have had to make drastic moves.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
• Trucking experts converge on Napanee, Ont. for annual ‘roadeo’

  The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors held its first Safety Truck Roadeo since 2019 on Wednesday in Napanee, Ont., showcasing equipment operator expertise.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022
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• ‘It’s getting dangerous’: Trucker wants more rest stops in Lower Mainland

  According to Lynne Fortin, the number of safe places for truckers to pull over, sleep, eat and use the washroom are dwindling -- especially in the Lower Mainland. 

  Traffic

  Jul 11, 2022
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• Port of Vancouver truckers vote for job action to protest phaseout of older vehicles

  The United Truckers Association says its members have voted unanimously in favour of job action to protest a program that would force the phaseout of older trucks.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2022