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...