FROM THE NEWS DESK...

The Harper government's Red Tape Commission issued its final report yesterday, and many of the recommendations are not only key to the Canadian trucking industry, but your business as well.

Plus, a recent report shows that the driver shortage is still plaguing the industry, with many carriers seeing an increase in wages as the way to attract and retain drivers.

And, we've got an Online Exclusive about an owner-operator who is using his vacation time to make a difference in a small village.

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Red Tape Reduction Good News for Trucking Industry

OTTAWA — Harper government's Red Tape Commission issues final report.

Owner-Operator Drives Safe, Wins Pick-up Truck

SASKATOON, SK — Ontario-based Yanke driver wins safety program's grand prize.

CSA BASIC Fact Sheets Available on the Web

WASHINGTON — New fact sheet series helps explain CSA.

Aurora Parts Names New V.P. of National Accounts

LEBANON, IN. — Aurora hires new V.P. with extensive dealership and fleet management experience.

EXCLUSIVE ONLINE FEATURE: Owner-op Roger Perry’s Excellent Jungleside Adventures

BEAMSVILLE, ON — Canadian trucker uses time off to make a difference.

TCP National Survey Shows Driver Shortage Continues

CHATTANOOGA, TN — "Balance" is the keyword for 2012, says TCP.

Trucker Becomes Voice of Sweden

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — Country hands over Twitter account to average citizens.

Welcome to South Euclid. Please Shut Off your Truck.

ARLINGTON, VA – ATRI releases cross-America listing of all idling laws.

Eaton Expands Reman Transmission Warranty Coverage to Two Years

KALAMAZOO, MI — Vocational transmissions get coverage upgrade.

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Tolls Unfair to Canadians, says MP.

WINDSOR — MP Brian Masse says practice is "discriminatory."