Ontario extends IRP validation periods
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has extended the validation period for International Registration Plan (IRP) validation tags and cab cards that expired on or after March 1. “During this period police and enforcement officers have been directed...
Letters help to identify truck drivers as essential workers
TORONTO, Ont. – As roadside checkpoints emerge to help slow the spread of Covid-19, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is suggesting that truck drivers should carry a letter confirming their roles as essential workers. While the checkpoints have not affected...
Coronavirus: ONroute service centres give free coffee to truck drivers on Wednesday
ONroute says it is offering free medium coffees to truck drivers on April 8 to show appreciation for their work maintaining provincial and national supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic. “We have the opportunity to serve our trucking and supply chain...
IFTA relief available in Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures. “The five-month penalty-free and interest-free period...
B.C. will need to complete 14-day self-isolation plan document
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Province of B.C. has enacted new measures for anyone entering the province, regardless of their point of entry, with the exception of commercial drivers unless they are or become symptomatic of Covid-19. Commercial drivers will, however, like...
Quebec lifts spring thaw restrictions for specific loads
MONTREAL, Que. – Quebec’s Transportation Ministry is lifting spring thaw load restrictions for certain trucks, depending on the nature of their cargo, from now until June 19. The exemption applies to vehicles carrying only food, sanitary and medical equipment,...
Nova Scotia latest to adopt HoS exemption for Covid-19 relief
HALIFAX, N.S. – The Province of Nova Scotia is the latest to adopt an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption for those hauling specific Covid-19 relief items. The exemption is subject to various conditions. Prior to operating under the HoS exemption, the provincial HoS...
FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance
FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance.pdf DISRUPTIONS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATIONAL EMERGENCY[1] To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, while also...
Coronavirus: All non-essential workplaces ordered to close in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford has ordered the closure of all non-essential workplaces in Ontario amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Ford said the order is to take effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and will be in effect for at least 14 days. “The next 36 hours will give...
COVID-19 guide from TruckingHR Canada
As we all cope and respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, Trucking HR Canada is here to support trucking and logistics employers. We thank all of you for the work you are doing in ensuring the flow of goods and supplies to large and small communities across the...