New FedEx Freight Service Center Opens in Alberta

FedEx Freight Canada has opened its new Alberta service center.... Full story

Canada’s top environmental politician has unveiled a proposal to require strict emissions limits for heavy-duty trucks beginning for model year 2014. Canada Environment Minister Peter Kent last week said a combination of fuel-efficient engines, aerodynamic truck cabs and idle-reduction technology will save fuel and cut emissions.... Full story

Take a look in the mirror and stop blaming other groups for trucking-related labor problems, says a new report by the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The CTA Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage report aims to take a "comprehensive and honest attempt to tackle" the impending shortage of qualified commercial drivers in Canada. Much of the report should hit home for U.S. carriers, as well.... Full story

Do you know of a good company you would like to see join TEANA? TEANA (The Expedite Association of North America) is now running a contest for Prospective Members. ... Full story

Owner-operator Gene Michaud’s constitutional challenge of the Ontario, Canada, law that requires heavy trucks to be equipped with speed limiters is now in the hands of a judge. Michaud’s attorney David Crocker of Toronto presented oral arguments to the Ontario Court of Justice over a two-day period ending Monday, Jan. 23.... Full story