As of April 1, 2019, the Government of Canada will begin collecting a fuel surcharge in the provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan. On July 1, 2019 the territories of Nunavut and the Yukon will also be required to collect this surcharge. This is part of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. [...]
Whether you are employed by a trucking company or an owner-operator, we have some tax deduction tips for Canadian truck drivers to make filing taxes easier this year. It’s that most wonderful time of the year again- Tax time! Ah yes, when everyone dreads what the taxman is going to tell them when it’s time [...]
With the legalization of cannabis coming soon to Canada, drivers should know the laws and the consequences of breaking them. With the legalization of cannabis on the horizon, drivers should take the time to familiarize themselves with the cannabis laws and legislation on both a federal and provincial level. Much like alcohol, the provinces [...]
Post updated with 2021 information Canadian and U.S. Spring Thaw Weight Restrictions Information All in One Place Ahhhh! Spring! It’s less than a month away from the first day of spring! That wonderful time of year, when the trees start to bud, the sun gets warmer, and the snow starts to melt. With [...]
Updated: ELD's will become mandatory in Canada June 2021. Read More>> Will ELD's become mandatory in Canada too? With ELD’s now mandatory in the United States, Transport Canada is putting together a draft bill on making ELD’s mandatory in Canada as well. The provinces have yet to sign off on a finalized bill, [...]
Winter brings about a whole new set of dynamics to those of us living in the north. While it gives us fun times on the ice rink, or the ski hill, it doesn’t bring as much fun to our drives. Not only do we need to be more careful on the road, greater [...]
Spring is finally in the air, with milder weather comes spring thaw. During spring thaw roads become fragile and more susceptible to damage creating potholes and other road hazards. This is why governments across Canada have created spring thaw road restrictions for heavier vehicles. Though trucks and cars are the cause of some of [...]
CBSA is reminding highway and rail carriers that the period of soft enforcement for ACI eManifest ends on January 10, 2016. Starting January 11, 2016 ACI eManifests carriers who do not comply with ACI eManifest requirements may be issued monetary penalties. When applicable, the CBSA may issue penalties for: failing to provide advance information; failing [...]
From May 6, 2015 to July 10, 2015, the CBSA will provide carriers with a period of transition during which penalties for non-compliance will not be issued. The Agency will work closely with carriers on corrective measures to help them comply with eManifest requirements. From July 10, 2015 to January 10, 2016, carriers [...]
In 2011 Ontario introduced a license plate fee hike that would gradually raise the price of Ontario plates a “modest” 70% […]
