Truck drivers and carriers face 60 new federal fines for Hours-of-Service violations – including those specific to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs). Coming in three tiers, the fines range from $300 to $1,000 for drivers, and $600 to $2,000 for motor carriers. The lowest tier includes administrative and minor recordkeeping contraventions. A second tier includes […]
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay. “Taking the next step to build the first 2+1 roadway in North America is just another way our government is investing in highways across the province,” Caroline Mulroney, minister […]
FPInnovations says it has completed baseline tests for its off-highway truck platooning project, which aims to improve efficiency in Canada’s forestry sector while addressing the lack of qualified drivers. The project received more than $1 million in funding from Société du Plan Nord and Natural Resources Canada and was supported by the city of Matagami, […]
Truck driver training schools must navigate a difficult future as increased operational costs bite into revenue and prospective students shop for lower-fee options. Operating in Ontario’s trucking heartland, Mississauga-based Richards Truck Driving School is witnessing declining student enrolment over the past few months. Operations manager Radek Rogowski says he charges $7,700 for the MELT (mandatory […]
Dashcam footage seized from a truck that collided with a minibus full of seniors, killing 15, shows the bus pulled into the lane where the truck had the right-of-way, Manitoba RCMP said Friday. “We don’t know why the bus proceeded into the (truck’s) lane, but that is something we’re going to continue to look into,” Supt. Rob Lasson told […]
Geofencing – the virtual boundaries established by global positioning systems – has been around since the 1990s, and a growing number of Canadian fleets are turning to it to solve fleet management issues as diverse as security and productivity. Quebec-headquartered C.A.T. began exploring the technology about half a year ago, and fleet vice-president – safety […]
Ten percent – 88 vehicles – of the 894 commercial motor vehicles inspected in Canada were placed out of service for brake-related violations during Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Day on April 19. CVSA inspectors inspected 6,829 commercial motor vehicles throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Inspectors found brake-related critical vehicle inspection items […]
Volvo Group Venture Capital is investing in Madrid-headquartered Trucksters, which uses big data and artificial intelligence in a relay system that keeps longhaul trucks on the move. And that could potentially help address range-related concerns with electric vehicles. Drivers for a Trucksters carrier haul a load for nine hours – the maximum allowed before a […]
As experienced truckers who have traversed countless miles on the open road, we want to share some valuable advice to guide you in your journey. Here are our key insights: Embrace a Safety-First Mindset: Prioritize safety above all else. Always follow traffic rules, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and never compromise on safety […]
Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty electric truck has evolved from a rolling laboratory into a work-ready vehicle, with Daimler Truck announcing plans to begin series production this fall. Building on the OEM’s established M2 106 truck platform, the Class 6 eM2 and its 194-kWh battery capacity will have a typical range of 180 miles (290 km), while […]
