To help fill thousands of job vacancies in the trucking industry, the Ontario government is investing in a trucker training program where participants receive up
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Month: July 2023
New federal fines for Hours of Service, ELDs, range from $300 to $2,000
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
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Stay vigilant about safety compliance with mock audits
Preparing for an audit now can help avoid detrimental consequences of less-than-satisfactory safety ratings later Mock audits are an essential tool for motor carriers to
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OTA Lauds Ontario Move to Licence temp Agencies
Agencies and recruiters who exploit workers in Ontario will face the toughest penalties in Canada, the government announced. The Ontario government is protecting vulnerable and
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University Wants Truckers’ Feedback on Rest Areas
The School of Public Health University of Saskatchewan is looking for long-haul truck drivers across Canada to express views and perspectives on what types of amenities
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Canadian trucking business moves forward with Clayton headquarters
The city of Clayton continues to work with a Canadian trucking firm, RoadStar Trucking, on its new headquarters on Ohio 49. “The city is excited
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Federal petition calls on Canada to close truck pollution loophole
It’s early July in Canada, and the country’s early record wildfire season has already choked, irritated and worsened the health of millions of people. On Wednesday, a
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Newly-Arrived Canada Immigrants To Be Paid To Train As Truck Drivers In Ontario
We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada. If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please
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Canada Cartage buys Cam-Scott Transport
Canada Cartage has announced its acquisition of Whitby, Ont.-based Cam-Scott Transport, expanding its temperature-sensitive service offerings. The deal includes 150 tractors and 250 reefer trailers.
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Ontario’s first public hydrogen fueling station to be built at Toronto Pearson Airport
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Carlsun Energy have announced the planed opening of Ontario’s first public hydrogen refueling station, with capability for both transport trucks
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