With a shortage of truck drivers in Canada, a tech company is looking to help ease the shortfall with driverless trucks, some of which can already be spotted on roads around the Toronto area.In early October, Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced that it had started...
Carol Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, NDP) spoke out against Driver Inc in Parliament this week and urged the federal government to take action.“Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize the hard work of trucking companies and drivers who keep our supply chains and...
Individual fleets will soon be able to submit proposals for up to $250,000 to support assessments and retrofits that reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions, as part of the $200 million Green Freight Program.About $3.4 million was invested into similar projects...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts everyone on the road in danger. Due to their size and weight, crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) have a high risk of injuries and fatalities. Impaired driving and CMVs can be a deadly...
Calls for proposals for both programs will be open to applicants on NRCAN’s website on December 12, 2022. A recurring ask by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), which was previously announced under the 2022 federal budget, the revised Green Freight...
