On November 2, 2016 grade nine students across Canada will spend the day in a parent, friend or volunteer’s workplace learning about a possible career path. Take Our Kids to WorkTM day is a national program highlighting a range of careers to help students connect...
The Government of Canada has taken another important step towards the introduction of a mandate to require the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by federally-regulated motor carriers and commercial vehicle drivers. The mandate would apply to those...
Bison Transport, a member of AMTA, has announced new executive appointments; Trevor Fridfinnson will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Mike Ludwick as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).Trevor Fridfinnson previously served on the AMTA Board of Directors and...
Hard facts about drug impaired driving In 2015, nearly half of all 24 hour licence suspensions were due to drug impairment. A recent Canadian study of alcohol and drug use among drivers found that drug use in nighttime drivers exceeded that of alcohol use....
Momentum continues to build towards the implementation of a federal ELD mandate in Canada. Transport Canada has released its long-awaited Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for a proposed mandate that would apply to all federally-regulated vehicles where the driver is...