May 28, 2026
Planned Disruption by Truck Drivers Forum The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) has announced intentions to disrupt transport and logistics along key national routes, particularly the N3 and N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, this Saturday. Impact of the Planned Protest The Forum aims to block roads as part of their protest, which could […]
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April 25, 2026
High Prevalence of Sleep-Related Issues Among Truck Drivers A recent survey involving 905 Italian truck drivers has revealed that nearly half of them experience at least one sleep-related breathing issue that could lead to drowsiness while driving. This research was presented at the ERS 2019 conference in Madrid. Mr. Luca Roberti, President of Apnoici Italiani […]
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March 31, 2026
Saskatchewan Trucking Association Calls for Review of Reporting Practices The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is advising trucking companies to reassess their reporting methods following the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to reinstate penalties related to specific T4A information slip requirements in the trucking industry. Changes in Penalty Regulations According to a recent statement, the CRA […]
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March 28, 2026
Firefighters Respond to Blaze on Downtown Toronto Rooftop 00:49 · March 27, 2026 at 7:00PM EDT Dramatic Footage Shows Major Explosion from Rooftop Fire in Toronto 02:57 · March 27, 2026 at 6:58PM EDT Brampton Health Clinic Receives $7.5 Million Funding from 407 ETR 02:09 · March 27, 2026 at 6:58PM EDT Toronto City Council […]
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February 27, 2026
By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER 20:39 26 Feb 2026, updated 21:48 26 Feb 2026 Share or comment on this article: Incident Summary A Somali truck driver with a Minnesota license was reported to have driven the wrong way on a highway due to an inability to read road signs, authorities state. Traffic Footage […]
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February 10, 2026
Executive Order on English Proficiency for CDL Holders Washington—Today, following President Trump’s signing of an executive order focused on the enforcement of English proficiency standards for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, Dan Horvath, Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Safety Policy at the American Trucking Associations (ATA), issued the following statement: “We appreciate the Trump […]
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December 6, 2025
Over 7,200 semi-truck drivers have been removed from U.S. highways since the introduction of new English proficiency requirements by Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy in May. “The DOT mandates that commercial truck drivers must be able to speak and understand English to operate large trucks; otherwise, they will be taken out of service,” […]
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October 16, 2025
By JOSH FUNK Funding Withheld Over Language Enforcement Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that California will lose $40 million in federal funding due to its failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. This decision comes in the wake of an investigation prompted by a fatal crash in Florida involving a foreign […]
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October 10, 2025
Long Beach City Council Meeting Overview The Long Beach City Council convened on October 7, 2025, to address urgent community issues, particularly those related to pet ownership and city maintenance. Community Concerns on Pet Ownership Council members highlighted the need for action regarding the deteriorating grassy areas on Neptune Boulevard, which have suffered during the […]
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September 2, 2025
Local South Asian representatives in the trucking industry are voicing concerns that the trucker convoy protests nationwide overlook significant issues impacting drivers. Many individuals in the sector feel their perspectives are drowned out by the protest noise. Lovepreet Singh, who works in Alberta, experienced delays due to the Coutts border blockade. In a widely shared […]
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