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02 April, 2025
Caledon, Ont. secures several convictions against illegal trucking operations
An Ontario town has successfully secured several convictions for illegal trucking operations since June 2024, resulting in more than $330,000 in fines. These efforts show the Town of Caledon’s commitment […]
Read more02 April, 2025
Dispatcher’s persistence pays off with lottery win
Persistence playing the lottery has paid off for a dispatcher in Ontario. Damien Bradley of Waterloo won a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $68,388.50 in the Feb. 22 draw. Bradley […]
Read more02 April, 2025
Thunder Bay inspection station staffing remains mystery to public
Whether the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) plans to install any permanent staffers this year at its new Highway 11-17 truck inspection station just east of Thunder Bay remains to be […]
Read more01 April, 2025
SAF-Holland buys Gunite slack adjuster brand
SAF-Holland has purchased the Gunite slack adjuster brand from Accuride Corp. The company says acquiring Gunite allows it to expand its brake product portfolio. “We are thrilled to extend this […]
Read more01 April, 2025
Six insights from TCA’s large carriers panel
Three major fleet leaders — including Canada’s TFI International — offered a look at how large carriers navigate economic uncertainty, build resilience, and plan for the future during the Truckload […]
Read more31 March, 2025
Alberta eyes Red Seal certification as it rolls out learning pathway for new truck drivers
Targeting Red Seal certification in the future, Alberta is mandating from April 1, that all aspiring truckers complete Class 1 driver’s licence training through its learning pathway. The pathway was […]
Read more31 March, 2025
Look at downtime, breakdowns, inventory turnover for maintenance benchmarking
Downtime, parts availability, and technician turnover continue to challenge fleet maintenance programs, but carriers are turning to benchmarking, training, and better communication to improve performance across operations. That was the […]
Read more31 March, 2025
Trucking Announcements: Stahl passes away; Grote Industries promotes Cammack
Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, we are saddened to announce that Greg Stahl, chairman of the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta and […]
Read more31 March, 2025
Guide: What AI Can Do for Your Fleet
ISAAC Analytics turns fleet data into real answers—so you save time, cut costs, and improve safety. This guide shows you how to skip the endless reports and get straight to the insights that help you make decisions that count. Sponsored by ISAAC.
Read more31 March, 2025
Registration opens for 2025 Central Ontario regional truck driving championships
Registration is now open for the 2025 Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships, set to take place Saturday, June 14 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The event provides truck drivers […]
Read more31 March, 2025
Nominations open for 2025 TCA Safety Professional of the Year
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has opened nominations for its Safety Professional of the Year Award, recognizing an individual whose leadership and dedication have helped raise the bar for safety […]
Read more28 March, 2025
Mack Trucks opens 2026 calendar contest for working Bulldogs
Mack Trucks is now accepting entries for its 2026 calendar contest, continuing its annual tradition of showcasing customer-owned trucks in revenue operation across North America. Twelve trucks will be selected […]
Read more28 March, 2025
More than drugs: Bison turns to cognitive testing to manage impairment risks
The legalization of cannabis may have sharpened the industry’s focus on impairment, but experts say the risks go far beyond drug or alcohol use — and carriers need new tools […]
Read more28 March, 2025
Plan for any eventuality and document everything, insurance executives tell carriers
How do you prepare for a catastrophic crash involving one of your trucks? Run a mock drill focusing on such a situation in the U.S. Better yet, do it at […]
Read more28 March, 2025
Nikola founder Milton claims Trump pardoned him
Trevor Milton, the founder of bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola who was convicted of fraud, said in a social media post that he has been pardoned by U.S. […]
Read more28 March, 2025
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Tariff impact on commercial vehicles, flatdeck rates remain strong
This week we received a report from S&P Global Mobility that examined the expected impact of tariffs on North American commercial vehicle demand. ACT Research reported freight volumes softened in […]
Read more27 March, 2025
Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose a 25% tariff on all automobile imports next week is sparking renewed concern in the Canadian trucking industry, in which businesses already […]
Read more27 March, 2025
Kenworth sends W900 out with special limited Legacy Edition
As Kenworth prepares to retire its iconic W900, it has announced it will produce 1,000 limited-edition W900 Legacy Edition trucks. “Our W900 Legacy Edition is a way to celebrate the […]
Read more27 March, 2025
Safety, efficiency driving medium-duty truck demand
Customer demand and OEM innovation are driving new technology and sustainability in medium-duty trucking. Safety and connectivity attract customers toward products to navigate the future, OEM representatives told TruckNews.com during […]
Read more27 March, 2025
Trump announces 25% tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week but the deep integration of the […]
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