Overall cross-border truck traffic plunged in early February as a series of border blockades emerged in the fight against pandemic-related restrictions. While the number of
Read moreCategory: Border
Why economists say it’s a bad idea to rely on a privately owned bridge for 25% of Canada’s trade with U.S.
Blockade of Ambassador Bridge, owned by U.S. company, exposed Canada’s weakest trade link, say some When the Ambassador Bridge — a key trade corridor between Windsor,
Read moreTruckers end U.S. border blockade, protest in Ottawa goes on
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ottawa police trying to break the nearly three-week siege of the capital by truckers protesting Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions began warning Wednesday
Read more$100,000 fines, jail time coming to Ambassador Bridge and Ottawa protesters
Protesters blocking the Canada-U.S. border at the Ambassador Bridge and occupying downtown Ottawa will face potential $100,000 fines and up to a year in jail
Read moreTrucker protests in Canada starts to hurt food supply for independent grocers
Small grocery stores in Canada that depend on the United States for all kinds of foods, from fruits and vegetables to cereal, are starting to
Read moreVoices of Canadian Industry Call to Action on Border Blockades
A group of leading business trade associations, representing key sectors of the Canadian supply chain, issued the following statement on blockades affecting key trade corridors
Read moreTrucks again lining up at Alberta border crossing after highway blocked by tractors
COUTTS, ALTA. — A long line of trucks is building at Alberta’s main crossing into the United States as protesters against pandemic restrictions once again
Read morePotato convoy sends message to Ottawa that border needs to reopen
Potato board chair concerned about growing emotional toll export ban is having on Island farm families Sixteen trucks loaded with half a million pounds of
Read moreGrowing number of trucker vacancies adds to ‘tremendous’ supply chain pressures
There are about 20,000 vacant truck driver positions this year, but that number could double by 2023, according to Trucking HR Canada and the Canadian
Read moreUnderstand the limits of cross-border trucking: Driver’s Education
Cross-border trucking opens up many new horizons for drivers. But on top of the additional earning opportunities comes greater scrutiny, and a new set of
Read more