BCTA gets government ear

VICTORIA -- With a new minister in charge of the Transportation and Infrastructure portfolio in B.C., the province’s trucking association hoped to get a little face time to voice some concerns.

More to come in speed limiter battle: OOIDA

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Truck speed limiter enforcement has been underway in Ontario and Quebec for about six weeks, but don't tell the U.S.-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association to get used to

Truckers to report TDG 'interference' as major events loom

OTTAWA -- Transport Canada plans to amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, temporarily requiring truckers to report the loss or theft of or other unlawful interference of dangerous goods.

Cnd exports rise on the back on petroleum shipments

OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports increased 2.3 percent to just under $29.3 billion in June, halting three consecutive monthly declines.

Air quality concerns trigger truck inspection site move

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has moved off-site commercial vehicle inspections at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to another location due to health concerns

Diesel to stay level in '09 before '2010 hike: DOE

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy is predicting this year's average diesel price will settle at $2.46 a gallon, the same as last month's forecast.

Atlantic businesses urge Fed intervention to fix Marine Atlantic

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. -- Transport Canada will consider ordering new vessels as one way to improve sinking service levels at Marine Atlantic.

Obama tackles protectionism at NAFTA summit

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- U.S. President Obama backed off campaign pledges to "amend" NAFTA and promised he would do what he could to re-launch the Mexican cross-border truck project.

CTA continues push for simpler U.S. insurance rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration supporting a change to simplify how Canadian carriers are insured south of the border.

Garden State on verge of vehicle ice-clearing law

TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey is on the brink of becoming the first North American state to fine drivers who do not clear snow or ice from their vehicles before hitting the road.