OTA to host industry meeting with Pan Am officials
TORONTO, Ont. – With just a few weeks left to go before Pan Am Games officially kick off, the Ontario Trucking Association along with the Ministry of Transportation have been busy answering questions about the impact the Games will…
FedEx Settles Independent Contractor Suit for $228 Million
FedEx Ground reached an agreement with plaintiffs in an independent contractor lawsuit to settle for $228 million, the company announced. The settlement resolves claims, which date back to 2000, of workers who were classified as independent contractors.
Trailcon hosts grand opening for new Brampton faciilty
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing opened its doors to media, customers, and guests today to show off its brand new state-of-the-art Brampton, Ont. facility during its grand opening. The new $22 million, 30,000 sq.-ft. building is home to more than…
Spot Market Freight Volume Posts Monthly Drop
Spot market freight volume remained relatively strong in May, edging down just 1.7% from April, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, based on DAT Solutions’ network of load boards in the U.S. and Canada. Compared to the extraordinary volu…
‘Electric Road’ to be Tested in Sweden
The Swedish Transport Administration has approved support for the Gvle Electric Road project. The project will demonstrate and evaluate conductive technology, which involves electrical transmission through overhead lines above vehicles equipped with a …
Driver-less Vehicles Have a Huge Downside
Many people are excited about the prospect of having a self-driven car. They envision sitting comfortably in the vehicle, reading their paper, or catching up on work.
Infrastructure Funding Bill: Let the States Pay
Two Republicans on Capitol Hill have re-introduced a controversial bill taking a radical approach to the issue of highway funding — handing responsibility for infrastructure over to the states. The Transportation Empowerment Act , filed in both chambe…
FMCSA Grants C.R. England Driver Training Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted C.R. England an exemption from a training rule regarding drivers with a commercial learner’s permit. The rule requires drivers with a CLP to be accompanied by a commercial driver’s license hol…
Mercedes’ “Benz” the rules about small vans
Driving the soon-to-be-released Metris van
OTA applauds Toronto Council vote on Gardiner hybrid
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association is celebrating the Toronto City Council’s vote today to redesign the eastern portion of the Gardiner Expressway to respect the need of road users and pedestrians. The Toronto City Council approved the hybrid…