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10 June, 2025
Elemental Trucks to roll out hydrogen fuel cell truck
Ontario hydrogen advocates and policymakers gathered at Elemental Trucks in Etobicoke, Ont., on June 10 to reaffirm their commitment to the alternative fuel, and they did so in front of […]
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Accuride appoints Jones as CEO
Accuride appointed Kent Jones as its new chief executive officer and a board of directors member, effective June 9. Jones, a 30-year commercial vehicle industry veteran, previously served as president […]
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Fleetworthy acquires AI-powered compliance provider Haul
Fleetworthy has acquired Haul, provider of AI-powered compliance and safety automation technology. This acquisition gives Fleetworthy access to Haul’s platform, which uses artificial intelligence to automate time-consuming driver and asset […]
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Police seize cocaine worth $47.9 million, arrest nine using trucks to smuggle drugs into Canada
Law enforcement officials in Ontario seized 479 kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $47.9 million, and arrested nine people after a year-long investigation. Criminals used commercial trucks […]
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Volvo launches Safety Zones feature in Europe
Volvo Trucks has introduced a new safety feature in Europe, which limits truck speeds based on their operating environment. It claims to be the first truck maker to launch such […]
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Hino integration with Mitsubishi Fuso advances under new holding company
Daimer Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino and Toyota have finalized a deal on integrating Hino Trucks with the Mitsubishi Fuso brand. The agreement was announced in May 2023, but encountered regulatory […]
Read more09 June, 2025
CTA lauds federal ‘One Canadian Economy’ Act
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to reduce trade barriers through a bill that has few details for the trucking industry specifically, has garnered praise from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). […]
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Windrose, Terawatt complete dual-gun charging tests
Windrose Technology and Terawatt Infrastructure say they’ve successfully completed the testing of a dual-gun charging technology for heavy-duty electric trucks at Terawatt’s flagship site in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. The tests […]
Read more09 June, 2025
DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil
A strike and lockout that kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday will barely tap the brakes on its parcel delivery service, the company says, as the union accuses […]
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Trucking Announcements: Moscrip returns to Truckstop, C-suite promotions at Motive
Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Tony Daniel returned to Wellington Group of Companies as business development director. Motive promoted Amish Babu to […]
Read more06 June, 2025
Efficient steps propel Bison Transport along sustainable path
Incremental improvements and a pragmatic approach are helping drive Bison Transport along its sustainability pathway. The Winnipeg-based carrier is focused on efficiency that generates profit while also helping the environment. […]
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Ontario ends IRP extensions on June 30
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has said in a memo that previously granted Ontario International Registration Plan (IRP) extensions will not be extended past June 30. MTO granted extension to […]
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DHL Express Canada drivers could be off job by Sunday
DHL Express Canada has served notice to Unifor that it could lock out workers after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract ahead of a June 8 deadline. […]
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ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders get bounce, spot market settles
Class 8 truck orders jumped in May, but off very low April levels and still remain well below normal volumes. And with the Roadcheck inspection blitz in the rearview mirror, […]
Read more06 June, 2025
Plett Truck Repair deploys two Rizon electric trucks in B.C.
Another two Rizon e18L trucks have been deployed on the west coast, where Plett Truck Repair will use them to service customers. The trucks are fitted with box bodies, and […]
Read more05 June, 2025
Northern Ontario MPPs introduce bill to address Hwy. 11, 17 dangers
A coalition of Northern Ontario MPPs and community leaders is calling on the province to take immediate action to improve safety on the region’s most critical roadways. On June 4 […]
Read more05 June, 2025
OTA official says truck violations, illegal parking point to larger systemic problem
The challenges towns like Caledon are facing regarding truck safety violations, illegal parking and crashes, are a symptom of a much larger systemic problem, an Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) official […]
Read more05 June, 2025
Hamilton again tops CAA’s list of Ontario’s worst roads
The 2025 CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) Worst Roads campaign has once again spotlighted crumbling infrastructure across Ontario, with Aberdeen Avenue and Barton Street East in Hamilton topping the list in […]
Read more05 June, 2025
Ontario fleet featured in Mack’s 2026 calendar among 12 winners
G.C. Hudson Supply of Brockville, Ont., has earned a spot in Mack Trucks’ 2026 calendar, becoming the only Canadian fleet among the 12 winners chosen through a North America-wide contest. […]
Read more05 June, 2025
Plus to go public, targets 2027 launch of factory-built autonomous trucks
Autonomous trucking software company Plus is merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Churchill Capital Corp IX in a deal expected to provide up to $300 million (all numbers USD) […]
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