CVSA Level VIII Inspection concept opens door for Canadian pilot programs
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) believes whenever a commercial vehicle is required to enter a truck inspection station, is stopped by mobile enforcement where a cursory review of compliance is completed, or is given an electronic inspection (e.g. weigh station by-pass), it should be recognized as having undergone an inspection.
PIC rebrand launched
After the AMTA announced a rebrand earlier this year, PIC has followed suit officially introducing its new branding April 29 at the AMTA Leadership Conference and AGM in Banff.
Women Building Futures announces new partnership
Women Building Futures: Over 300 employers choose Women Building Futures (WBF) to help recruit and train women for the transportation, construction, and maintenance industries. In fact, many WBF programs are entirely driven and funded by industry partners. Each year, WBF has been able to add new programs and capacities on the basis of the generous support of industry leaders who want to see their sectors evolve.
US CBP announces seasonal port openings
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations have announced the summer hour schedules for Wild Horse, Montana and Chief Mountain, Montana.
CTA: All Hands on Deck
The Canadian Trucking Alliance produced a multimedia toolkit to assist industry, governments as well as injury prevention stakeholders in promoting truck driver safety at workplaces and shipping facilities.
CTA: Workplace/public safety key consideration for truckers as feds introduce legislation to legalize marijuana
The Federal Liberal government introduced its long-awaited legislation today which lays out the parameters for ending the century-old prohibition on cannabis and regulates it for recreational use.
Trucking HR Canada launches new webinar series
Trucking HR has introduced a new professional development webinar series specifically designed for HR personnel, and anyone in the trucking and logistics sector looking to learn practical insights and tips to help address key HR Challenges.
Provincial and Federal Governments announce major highway investments
Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation have announced funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation and improvement projects in the province.
IBC Cargo Theft Webinar
In 2016, cargo losses reported to Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) totaled $42 million, but the true cost of cargo theft in Canada is estimated to be in the billions.
Truckers give cautious thumbs up to new Canadian Free Trade Agreement
CTA: The spokesgroup for the industry that is often characterized as the posterboy for the lack of regulatory harmonization in Canada, says it welcomes the new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) announced in Toronto by the provincial and federal governments. It will come into force on July 1, 2017.
Government of Alberta announces new Cochrane interchange at Highways 22 and 1A
The intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 1A in the northwest corner of the town of Cochrane can often become congested with traffic.
CTA takes next step in succession plan by naming Laskowski president
The transition to new leadership at the Canadian Trucking Alliance moved one step closer as Stephen Laskowski, previously announced as successor to David Bradley when the latter steps down at the end of 2017, was officially named president of the Alliance at the CTA annual board meeting in Arizona last week.
U.S Department of Homeland Security announces relocation of Great Falls Area Port
Effective June 11, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is relocating the Great Falls Area Port to Sweetgrass, Montana and will rename it the Area Port of Sweetgrass. For more information, click here.
Latest recalls from Transport Canada
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Twinning the bridge into Fort Saskatchewan
Government of Alberta plans to fully twin the Highway 15 corridor between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan
CTA’s Canadian Advantage Reflected in Federal GHG Regulations
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) advocates that any new carbon targets for new heavy-duty vehicles must be based the recognition Canadian and US trucking industries operate very different fleets, with Canadian trucks being more efficient than the U.S. in carrying capacity and configuration allowances. With its release of the proposed Phase II regulation, Environment and Climate Change Canada is now prepared to enshrine this important distinction into regulation.
National Day of Mourning – April 28
In 2016, 144 workers lost their life due to a workplace injury or illness. To bring awareness to this tragic situation, each year there is a Day of Mourning ceremony.
Alberta Transportation Road Ban Order
Alberta Transportation has released its latest Road Ban Order 17 – Road – 04 coming into effect at 1 p.m. today (March 31).
CTA Lauds Legislation to Strengthen Canadian Vehicle Recall Process
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance is pleased the federal government is adopting the Alliance’s recommendation that Ottawa strengthens how it manages vehicle recalls.
Spacemakers named as contractor for new AMTA facility
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has named Spacemakers Construction as the design-build contractor for its new training facility in Edmonton.