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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
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
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
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
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...
10 Paid Sick Days for Federally Regulated Employees
Nov 30, 2022 | Government
Effective today, December 1, 2022, Bill C-3 requires all federally regulated employers (interprovincial/international carriers) to provide their employees with 10...
Majority of Canadians Believe Govt Should Step Up Enforcement of Driver Inc: Poll
Nov 29, 2022
(TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022) – Nearly three in four Canadians (73%) support or would accept the federal government taking action...
School of Public Health University of Saskatchewan
Nov 24, 2022 | Saskatchewan
Are you a long-haul truck driver interested in participating in a study on your driving experience? If so, the University...
Federal Government Approves Saskatchewan's Output-Based Performance Standards Program
Nov 22, 2022 | Carbon Tax, Government, Saskatchewan
On November 22nd the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the federal government approved Saskatchewan’s industry carbon pricing plan, effective January...
Permanently Mounted Equipment Mobile Concrete Mixers WD 404
Nov 22, 2022 | Saskatchewan
While tandem steer tridem drive configurations are allowed by regulation in Saskatchewan, updated policy now allows for additional weight on...
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