Legitimate owner-operators may be caught in CRA’s crackdown on personal service businesses

A tax specialist who represents owner-operators says Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may be incorrectly classifying legitimate trucking owner-operators as personal service businesses (PSBs), potentially exposing them to massive tax…

Many Canadian manufacturers eyeing US move as trade tensions take a toll: KPMG

A new survey shows trade tensions have some Canadian manufacturers deciding to move production south of the border or delay capital investments. KPMG Canada said on Tuesday that…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 build slots near capacity as van spot rates hit record high

Fleets are running out of time to secure Class 8 build slots in 2026, ahead of EPA27 emissions regulations that are expected to push up the cost of new…

Higher Ontario speed limits don’t apply to trucks

If you can’t drive 105, well, you’re out of luck. The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) confirmed to trucknews.com June 26 that higher…

Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad

The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue in a closely watched Michigan Senate race as a Democrat hopeful blames the pause on U.S.

Hours-of-service cheating hasn’t disappeared in the ELD era. It has simply evolved.

When a truck involved in a crash came under scrutiny, Halton Regional Police commercial vehicle inspector Marc Taraso expected to find a straightforward hours-of-service violation. Instead, he alleges…

SPOT MARKET TRENDS: Spot rates rose in May, but cooled in most recent week

Spot market rates continued to trend upward in May but have cooled in the most recent week ended June 19. The softening marked the end of a remarkable…

Trailer orders remain strong in May, but analysts warn against reading too much into the surge

U.S. trailer orders continued their recent rebound in May, with both ACT Research and FTR reporting order volumes above 20,000 units as fleets cautiously returned to the market.

MPs seek ethics probe into CTOA’s political access

Questions raised about Trudeau meeting, Carney swearing-in attendance, Schiefke appearance at industry event

Mack’s Pioneer/Anthem combo delivers a wider cab, a bigger sleeper, and a more complete highway lineup

An additional nine inches doesn’t sound like a lot of extra room in an already spacious Class 8 truck cab. That’s how much wider Mack made the cab…

On the Spot: Minimax Transportation

James Menzies: With diesel prices exceeding $2 a liter in Ontario, Yves Poirier, CEO of Minimax Transportation, was extra happy to take delivery of the latest batch of…

Petro-Canada adds one-time passcodes to combat fuel fraud

Petro-Canada has introduced a new one-time passcode requirement for commercial fuel purchases, adding an extra layer of security it says will help combat fuel card fraud across its Petro-Pass…

Trump ‘not looking to renew’ CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports

U.S. President Donald Trump is again saying the American economy does not need anything from Canada or Mexico and he is “not looking to renew” the continental trade pact.

A chameleon carrier crackdown is long overdue

A fatal collision in Brandon, Man., that claimed the life of a 49-year-old woman has once again put a spotlight on a problem the trucking industry has been warning…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market rates, Class 8 truck demand and trucking conditions all continue to strengthen

Trucking data crossing our desks over the past week show continued improvements in spot market rates, as freight demand outpaces capacity additions. Fleets are getting their orders in…