Truck drivers are still needed across Canada. “Current estimates are, there are about 25,000 truck driving vacancies across the country,” says Chris McKee, Executive Director
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Pride Group’s bankruptcy filing underscores impact of trucking downturn
Canada-based truckload carrier owes over $637 million, lenders say After Pride Group, one of Canada’s largest trucking and leasing companies, filed for bankruptcy protection last
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Winnipeg fire crews battle blaze at trucking company, most of building saved
The Winnipeg Fire Department battled a heavy blaze early Friday morning at a trucking company on Keewatin Street and succeeded in saving most of the
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Accident near Massey Tunnel marks B.C.’s 6th overpass strike of 2024
The B.C. government is investigating another overpass strike that was reported Tuesday morning near the entrance to the George Massey Tunnel. Video posted on social
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Alberta introduces ‘apprenticeship-style model’ for Class 1 drivers
There will soon be a new way for Albertans to become commercial truck drivers. The Government of Alberta says it is improving Class 1 licensing
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EDITORIAL: Are You Driver Inc? Pay Attention – You’re Being Set Up
Driver Inc. is an emotional issue in our industry – and for good reason. The non-compliant behaviour based on tax evasion and manipulation of the
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Commercial truck parking facility with 106 spots to open near U.S./Canada border
Next week, Canadian transportation officials will open a new commercial truck parking facility close to the U.S./Canada border. On March 28, 2024, the North Surrey
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Fleet Assistance Requested to Help Increase CARM Uptake and Reduce Potential of Border Slowdowns
As previously reported, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, a major transformative project which will streamline the collection of duties and
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N.B. announces new mandatory training for truck drivers
Starting April 1, new transport drivers in New Brunswick will be required to take an approved training program before being able to hit the road.
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