Humboldt Broncos families push petition that seeks country-wide trucking laws
Petition E-2005, closing May 14, proposes new country-wide regulations in the trucking industry. Continue reading
Trucking
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
MPI backlog frustrates truckers waiting for road tests
The backlog at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) continues to be a source of frustration for local drivers of all types. Continue reading
MPI call centre still swamped, taking five times last year’s call volume
Manitoba Public Insurance says call volumes are still high, with operators fielding five times more calls the week of Feb. 18 than at the same time last year. Continue reading
More Manitoba drivers fail getting their licence than truck drivers getting theirs: MPI
Numbers from MPI show that in 2018, there were 4,488 attempts by people to earn their Class 1 licence, and 2,177 of those attempts succeeded, a rate of 49 per cent. Continue reading
Motion to discourage ‘predatory’ tow truck drivers goes before London committee
Coun. Shawn Lewis wants a bylaw to dissuade aggressive sales tactics and ambulance chasing. Continue reading
Truck driver training protocol will be in place within a year: Marc Garneau
The country’s transportation ministers have agreed to develop an entry-level training standard for semi-truck drivers nationwide. Continue reading
Sask. farmers exempt from mandatory semi driver training, but that could change
By Marney Blunt Anchor/Reporter
Saskatchewan has introduced mandatory training for semi drivers, but farmers are exempt from the rule, for now. Continue reading
Sask. government to release truck training regulations next week
By David Baxter Reporter
SGI Minister Joe Hargrave said regulations for commercial truck driver training are coming next week, including mandatory or standardized training. Continue reading
Saskatchewan harmonizes its wide-base single tires program with Ontario
Saskatchewan is harmonizing its wide-base single tires (WBST) program with Ontario as part of a recent commitment between the provinces to improve internal trade. Continue reading