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Breadcrumb Trail Links Conservative leadership candidate accuses the Prime Minister of using vaccine mandates as a tool to create division among Canadians. Published Feb 11, 2022 • 3 minute read Poilievre’s Support for Truckers Conservative leadership contender Pierre Poilievre has expressed his support for truckers involved in ongoing protests, claiming he stands with them and is “proud” of their actions. Blame on Trudeau for Border Issues In an interview for the Postmedia podcast Full Comment, Poilievre placed the blame for disruptions affecting crucial border infrastructure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He criticized Trudeau’s response, arguing that it has exacerbated the…

Commercial truck insurance is not exclusively for trucking companies. If you or your employees operate trucks as part of your small business, it’s crucial to ensure you have appropriate insurance protection. Here’s what you should know about commercial truck insurance. How It Works If you or your employees use trucks in your business, commercial truck insurance is vital. It offers coverage for physical damage and bodily injury claims that arise from accidents involving commercial trucks. Additionally, it can protect against claims made against both the truck driver and the trucking company, offering liability coverage for property damage and personal injury,…

New York State Advocates for Electric Semis Amid Challenges In a push towards sustainability, New York State is urging trucking companies to shift to electric semi-trucks, despite facing significant barriers including high costs, weight limitations, and a shortage of charging stations for commercial vehicles. News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke has been examining the intricate details of this initiative for several months. The state legislature has greenlit the Advance Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, which requires manufacturers to progressively sell larger percentages of zero-emission vehicles for medium and heavy-duty trucks. However, industry players, including manufacturers, dealers, and transport companies, argue that the…

Melton Truck Lines (CCJ Top 250, No. 84) offers drivers the flexibility to take their home time anywhere across the nation. This feature was a significant attraction for Zeno B., a Gen Z driver from Texas who joined Melton at just 21 years old in May 2021. “He has explored cities he never thought he would. He mentioned he can plan his trips to visit various national parks,” said Delaney Rea, Melton’s Recruiting Manager, during a recent TCA webinar focusing on the evolving demographics in trucking. The discussion highlighted what appeals to Gen Z about trucking careers, what they seek…

Red Lorry on M1 motorway in motion near London getty The political landscape in the US has grown more divided, yet attitudes toward marijuana have become more unified. Presently, recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, while medical marijuana is permitted in 39 states across the nation. In a historic move, President Trump became the first major party presidential nominee to publicly back a state legalization initiative for adult-use marijuana by endorsing Amendment 3 to Florida’s constitution in September 2024. Trump also expressed his goal of focusing on research to categorize medical marijuana as a Schedule 3 substance and collaborating…

The catastrophic wildfires that swept through California in January had repercussions extending beyond the scenery and communities—they also had a profound effect on the trucking companies operating in and near the affected areas. In addition to the immediate issues of rerouting and delays, the insights garnered from truck data during these wildfires provide crucial guidance for fleet managers aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety. Analyzing Traffic Flow and Route Adjustments One of the most striking observations during the wildfires was the significant alteration in traffic flow. Rishi Mehra, vice president of commercial mapping and routing technology at Trimble, noted…

A Romanian-born truck driver in Canada reported being violently assaulted by Ottawa City police after peacefully surrendering this past weekend, as he shared with Tucker Carlson on Monday. Csaba Vizi, who has lived in Canada for 20 years, participated in protests in Ottawa for three weeks prior to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau activating the Emergencies Act. This led law enforcement to issue warnings to demonstrators, threatening arrest for “blocking the streets” and “committing a criminal offense.” HOW TO WATCH FOX NEWS CHANNEL IN CANADA When the police approached him days later, Vizi anticipated an arrest but was not prepared for…

New Jersey’s New Insurance Requirement: A Landmark Change Gary La Spisa, the vice president of the ICNJ, which advocates for insurance providers, collaborated with lawmakers to develop a bill that establishes New Jersey’s insurance requirement as the highest in the nation. In an interview with FreightWaves, La Spisa expressed that his organization views it as a significant achievement that the new law allows a fleet’s umbrella insurance to satisfy the $1.5 million coverage requirement, rather than necessitating that amount for each individual truck. This bill was approved by the New Jersey Legislature last month and signed into law by Governor…

Concerns Arise Over New Clean Trucking Regulation ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Starting in January, truck manufacturers will be required to increase their production of electric semi-trucks. Failure to comply will prevent them from selling traditional diesel models. The issue is that there’s currently little demand for electric trucks. Advanced Clean Truck Regulations The Advanced Clean Truck regulations are scheduled to take effect in 2025. Instituted by the Department of Environmental Conservation in 2021, these rules mandate that a portion of new trucks sold in New York must be zero-emission vehicles. Impact on Truck Dealers “Depending on the type of truck, between…

A truck driver shares his strategies for coping with rising prices. According to payroll data from the U.S. Department of Labor released on Friday, the number of trucking jobs decreased in September, highlighting the ongoing trucker shortage. The truck transportation industry had around 1,580,800 employees in September, a drop from 1,592,200 in August, based on seasonally adjusted data from the Labor Department. This represents a monthly decrease of 11,400 jobs in the sector. A trucker transporting a container at the Maersk APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes / AP Newsroom) Bob Costello, the chief economist…