OTTAWA, Ont. – Similar to measures taken in the U.S., federally regulated carriers in Canada will now see an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption related to the
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Ontario will keep rest areas open
TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has assured truck drivers that it will keep rest areas open during the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “Our government is
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Scania stops production in Europe
Scania plans to stop operations at most of its European production units on Wednesday next week (25 March) due to component shortages and the major
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Canada, Mexico Borders Closed to Everything But ‘Essential Travel’is OK
While the U.S. and Canada have instituted restrictions on border crossing, both countries agree that the bans will not stop the commercial trucking industry from
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Dirty Tesla Semi Truck Spotted Returning from Testing in Alaska, Is Red
Tesla first showed the Semi back in November 2017. And although its production was delayed, just like pretty much all of Tesla’s other projects, the
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35,000 Peterbilts recalled for defect that could cause truck to catch fire
Tens of thousands of Peterbilt trucks are affected by a recall for a defect that could cause an electrical short circuit and a fire. PACCAR
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FPAC supports efforts to address Canada-wide truck driver shortage
Trucking HR Canada released a Labour Market Information (LMI) report entitled: The Road Ahead: Addressing Canada’s Trucking and Logistics Industry Labour Shortage. This is a
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Breaking: Canada locks down borders — but not for freight — as crisis worsens
The Canadian government leaves crucial openings for the movement of goods and U.S. citizens as it introduces an extraordinary travel ban because of coronavirus. Canadian
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Alberta truck drivers exempt from 14 day self-quarantine requirements
EDMONTON — Alberta has joined other provinces in granting truck drivers an exemption from the 14-day quarantine required for those crossing the border from the
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U.S. truck stops will remain open
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The association that represents the travel plaza and truck stop industry in the U.S. has confirmed that its members will remain open
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