News roundup, March 13: ATA files for preliminary injunction to halt Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolls
ATA this week filed for a preliminary injunction to prohibit RIDOT from collecting tolls from truck drivers as part of the ongoing lawsuit against the trucks-only tolls program. FMCSA postpones Truck Safety Summit. New features have been added to the B…
Trucking hit by coronavirus concerns, CTA wants drivers named ‘essential service’
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on governments to treat truck drivers like an essential service, as self-quarantine measures are established to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Trucks move about 70% of Canada’s…
UPS Announces New CEO and Temporary Role for Outgoing CEO
UPS announced Carol Tomé will take over as chief executive officer this June, with current Chairman and CEO David Abney becoming become executive chairman of the board.
Anti-harassment training coming to federally regulated fleets
TORONTO, Ont. – Federally regulated fleets – essentially anyone that crosses a provincial border – will soon face new requirements in the fight against harassment and violence in the workplace. Bill C65 is looking to address the threats through prevent…
Washington Adopts Calif. Zero-Emissions Mandate
Washington’s SB 5811 also expands the types of vehicles required to meet California standards to include medium-duty vehicles.
Flexible hours can be an option – even at truck fleets
TORONTO, Ont. – Freight has to move when it needs to move, and breakdowns need to be quickly repaired so trucks can return to service. But there are still plenty of opportunities to give fleet employees the chance to work flexible hours — establi…
AMTA postpones its annual AGM due to coronavirus concerns
EDMONTON, Alta. – Heeding advice from the provincial government, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has decided to postpone its upcoming Leadership Conference and AGM. Citing concern over the spread of the coronavirus, the 82nd annual event…
Tractor-trailer with horses collides with airplane
Truck hits plane’s wing
COVID-19 causes cancelation, delay of two more truck events
Canada’s Truck World postponed
COVID-19 causes cancelation, delay of two more truck events
Canada’s Truck World postponed