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CTA: Feds Must Crack Down on Truck Emission Control Tampering
In an appearance before the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Canadian Trucking Alliance called on the federal government to broaden its oversight powers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) similar to those contained in the US Clean Air Act to prevent tampering of mandatory emission control devices on heavy trucks.
Truckers: Border Fees Creating Economic Wall Between Canada and U.S.
While pundits debate whether President-elect Donald Trump will in fact build a wall between America and its NAFTA neighbours, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reminding politicians in both Canada and the U.S. how escalating costs and redundant fees imposed by governments at the border can be just as stifling as any physical barrier.
“Trade between our two great nations is the number one source of exports for 35 states,
Nominate an Exceptional CMV Driver, CVSA’s International Driver Excellence Award
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for greater fairness and the use of “volumetrics” in the AMPs (Administrative Monetary Penalties) system used for Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) compliance.
Nominate an Exceptional CMV Driver, CVSA’s International Driver Excellence Award
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is accepting applications for its third annual International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an award that recognizes the extraordinary careers of professional commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and their commitment to public safety.
Top Fleet Employers 2017: nominations now open
Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in their human resources practices.
Applications and online submissions will be accepted at www.truckinghr.com until close of business on January 31, 2017.
Westcan Bulk named Transportation Gold Winner
Westcan Bulk Transport has been named the National Gold Winner in the Transportation category of Canada’s Safest Employers 2016. The winners were announced at a gala dinner in Toronto, ON on October 24.
Workshop: Imagining the Next Generation of Talent in Transportation and Logistics
The Van Horne Institute is hosting a workshop on November 25 to discuss key trends in education and the future of talent in transportation and logistics from the perspective of the millennial generation.
Helpful Occupational Health and Safety Links
Occupational Health and Safety has published best practices documents for employers and workers to use in their OHS System:
Small Business Toolkit
Hazard Assessment & Control
Supervisors Roles & Responsibilities
Leading Indicators Guide
Worker’s Guide to OHS
Employer’s Guide to OHS
18 Wheels of Christmas 2016 launches
18 Wheels of Christmas is launching its 14th season of working together with the transportation industry and the community to support food banks in the community
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