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BC Promises Review of Carbon Tax
The B.C. government's budget for 2012, which the Business Council of BC has characterized as a "responsible" and "cautious" budget for uncertain times, notes...
Ontario Trucking Survey Reflects Improved Industry Outlook, But Real Freight Growth Remains Flattish
Optimism among Ontario motor carriers rebounded somewhat in the first quarter of 2012 after a dip in confidence to close out 2011. This occurred...
Court Backs DRIC (downriver Windsor-Detroit bridge) Bridge
The Ontario Court of Appeals has dismissed a bid by the Ambassador Bridge to overturn the environmental assessment for a new downriver Windsor-Detroit bridge.
According...
US Truck Tonnage Down; Surface Trade With Canada Up
Coming off a strong 6.4-percent surge in December, US for-hire truck tonnage dropped 4 percent in January.
According to the American Trucking Associations, the contraction...
Hwy 401 Closures at Moulinette Road Bridge
Highway 401 eastbound at Moulinette Road near Cornwall will be fully closed on Tuesday April 24, 2012 from 10 pm to 6 am Wednesday...
OTA Applauds MTO Proposal to Extend Maximum Tractor Wheelbase for Certain Vehicles
Good for environment and harmonization, but OTA says more configurations should be included
Ontario is proposing to allow longer tractor wheelbases for a specified group...
Alberta Motor Transport Association Presses Province for Single Wide Tires
The Alberta Motor Transport Association is urging Transport Minister Ray Danyluk to join other provinces in increase the allowable weight on wide base super...
Exclusive Trucking Education Webinar Season Pass From OTA & GE Capital
Get unlimited access to all 2012 webinars for just $500
It's difficult to keep pace with rapidly changing regulations in the business of trucking. To...
Medical Examiners to Use 35 BMI Standard for Sleep Apnea Screening
A top Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) official has confirmed the agency will very likely use a body mass index (BMI) of 35...
FMCSA Shows New HOS Logbook Examples Online
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted on its website a document illustrating 20 logbook examples under its new hours of service rules published...