Mack testing zero-emission drayage trucks

GREENSBORO, NC – Mack is testing Class 8 drayage trucks capable of producing zero emissions as part of a California-based project looking to reduce air pollution at “freight-intensive” locations. And the work will receive funding through a $23.6-million grant from the state, it was announced during the recent Advanced Clean Technology (ACT) Expo.

BC Lawsuit Launched Over Retroactive Port Driver Pay

VANCOUVER, BC – Ten Vancouver container trucking companies say they were shut out of talks that resulted in new minimum rates being retroactively applied for port trucking services. Now, the companies are taking the BC government and Port Metro to court to avoid ponying up the cash.

Container truckers shut down Port Metro Vancouver for nearly four weeks in March 2014 as a result of wage undercutting by trucking companies and long wait times at the Port. Drivers went back to work after a deal was signed. But it’s a deal that the companies say they weren’t part of.

“Undercutting in this sector has always been a problem and now we see clearly which truck company owners want to continue to drive wages down,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s BC area director.

Unifor Reaches Retro Pay Strike Deal with Harbour Link

VANCOUVER, BC – After seven weeks of negotiations, unionized container truck drivers and Harbour Link Container Services have reached a deal that will see drivers get retroactive pay. In late November, following an audit of the port’s container trucking players, the Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner found that the companies were not paying drivers retroactive rates settled on in March 2014. According to a statement issued by union staff at Unifor, the new collective agreement with Harbour Link meets the framework of the pattern deal signed with other companies and increases “off dock” and CN and CP rates for local drivers.

Montreal port to get better truck access

MONTREAL, QC – Smoothing the flow of 2,500 trucks a day will be a key feature of $132 million project.

Senate agrees with harmonized trucking regs, new technology incentives.

OTTAWA — A senate committee on transportation is recommending that the federal government approve several crucial trucking initiatives urged on by the industry.

What’s good for the port is good for everyone

VANCOUVER — Trade through Port Metro Vancouver generates 132,700 total jobs across Canada, according to a recent study prepared for the port by InterVISTAS Consulting.

Unionized Port Truckers Join Vancouver Strike

LANGLEY, BC – Unionized container truck drivers at Port Metro voted on Saturday to join a strike by their non-unionized colleagues, who walked off the job earlier last week.

Vancouver Port Truckers To Vote on Deal

VANCOUVER, BC – Unionized container truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver agreed to vote on a deal made with labor mediator Vince Ready, who’s been assigned to resolved the conflict by Transport Canada.

Hard to Port

Why you should know whether Canadian freight facilities are poised for recovery or not.

Vancouver Port Truckers on Strike, BCTA Clash

LANGLEY, BC – A strike and protest by truckers at the Port Metro Vancouver turned from peaceful to aggressive, according to the Western Canadian Shippers’ Coalition (WCSC) and the BC Trucking Association (BCTA).

Vanport strike fears waning; port toughens licensing rules

VANCOUVER, B.C. — There’s still no strike action from nearly 500 Vancouver port ship and dock foremen who have been poised to strike since New Year’s Day.

Whistleblower Tool Set Up for Port Metro Vancouver Drivers

Port Metro Vancouver has a new initiative, spurred on by this year’s Vancouver strike, to give truckers a way to voice their concerns.

Truck sales new motto: Any port in a storm

LOS ANGELES — According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, truck sales are booming in California.

Hamilton Transportation Club Calls for New Members

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Transportation Club (HTC) is in the midst of its 89th year and is urging its members to re-up for another term while inviting new members to join.

Stay out of disputes with terminal operators: BCTA tells VPA

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Port Authority should mind its own business. That, effectively, is what the B.C. Trucking Association is telling the VPA after it reportedly started warning truckers it would revoke port trucking licences of companies that, for whatever reason, failed to pay fees assessed by terminal operators.