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MP Calls for End of Driver Inc Scheme in Parliament

MP Calls for End of Driver Inc Scheme in Parliament

Dec 08, 2022

The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s social media campaign against the Driver Inc scheme is ringing in the legislative halls of Ottawa...

These trucks are making driverless deliveries in Toronto

These trucks are making driverless deliveries in Toronto

Dec 08, 2022

With a shortage of truck drivers in Canada, a tech company is looking to help ease the shortfall with driverless...

Applications for Green Freight funding open Dec. 12

Applications for Green Freight funding open Dec. 12

Dec 07, 2022 | Emerging Technology, Fuel, Technology

The federal government is moving forward with programs that will offer funds to improve fuel consumption, reduce emissions, and increase...

Stand Against Impaired Driving: Query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Stand Against Impaired Driving: Query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Dec 06, 2022 | Drivers, FMCSA, Safety

Employers of CDL drivers are required to query the Clearinghouse to verify that their current or prospective employees are not...

Driving the Underground Economy

Driving the Underground Economy

Dec 02, 2022

Do you still have unanswered questions when it comes to Driver Inc.? Here's the break down

Govt of Canada Announces Funding for New Green Freight Program and ZEV Awareness Initiative

Govt of Canada Announces Funding for New Green Freight Program and ZEV Awareness Initiative

Dec 02, 2022 | Government

(TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2022) – Transport Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), today announced...

Seasonal Trucking Weights

Seasonal Trucking Weights

Dec 02, 2022 | Saskatchewan

When transporting goods and/or services in Saskatchewan, the maximum gross vehicle weight is dependent on highway classification.

2022 Winter Weights Begin on December 2

2022 Winter Weights Begin on December 2

Dec 01, 2022

Winter weight season will begin in all regions of Saskatchewan on Friday, December 2, 2022. Winter weights allow shippers to...

Highway 3 Twinning Project Complete near Prince Albert

Highway 3 Twinning Project Complete near Prince Albert

Nov 25, 2022 | Construction, Highways, Saskatchewan

Today marks the official grand opening for a $21.4 million twinning project on Highway 3. Premier Scott Moe was on...

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