ATA’s Costello: Tariffs could ruin long-awaited recovery in trucking

The trucking industry is showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, but potential tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods could threaten economic stability and further increase costs for…

EPA reconsiders emissions rules, potential rollbacks could impact U.S. trucking

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing several key emissions regulations that could impact the trucking industry, including its GHG Phase 3 standards, NOx rule provisions, and the endangerment…

TCA recognizes Canadian carriers among 48 Elite Fleets

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recognized 48 North American truckload carriers — including nine from Canada — as the 2025 Elite Fleets. Developed in partnership with the University of Denver’s…

Sohi named among 2024 TCA Highway Angels of the Year

Daljit Sohi, a truck driver for Triple Eight Transport, Abbotsford, B.C, has been named one of the 2024 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angels of the Year. He was recognized…

Lawyer shares insight into nuclear verdicts escalation, rising jury bias

As plaintiffs are securing large jury awards against trucking companies, proactive defense strategies are crucial for fleets’ protection.

Lessons trucking can learn from other industries: tech, training, and HR

While the trucking industry can be late to adopt new technology and workplace trends, CarriersEdge president and co-founder Mark Murrell believes fleets can use that delay to learn from the…

Risky fleets easy to spot: Insurer cites hiring, safety gaps, turnover

It takes just one hour for a seasoned safety professional to identify a risky fleet. The signs are clear: Poor driver management, unclear safety policies, ineffective training, and high turnover.

THRC launches Women’s Leadership Accord with 14 signatories

As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched its Women’s Leadership Accord. Fourteen organizations were recognized for their efforts in recruiting, retaining, and supporting…

STA’s Ewart receives Women with Drive Leadership Award

Susan Ewart, executive director of Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA), was named the 2025 Leadership Award recipient at Trucking HR Canada’s 11th annual Women with Drive leadership summit in Toronto, Ont.

Amazon Career Choice supports truck driver training, attracts women to the industry

More than 8,000 Amazon employees in Canada have participated in the company’s Career Choice program since its launch in 2014, with transportation emerging as the most popular training choice. While…

Best Fleets highlights growing disconnect between drivers, carriers

The trucking industry is facing a “great disconnection” between carriers and drivers — an emerging trend in which drivers feel increasingly disengaged from their companies, according to Jane Jazrawy, CEO…

K&J Trucking, Decker Truck Line named Best Fleets to Drive For in 2025

K&J Trucking and Decker Truck Line have been named the Best Overall Fleets to Drive For in 2025, earning top honors in the small and large fleet categories, respectively, at…

Trucking Announcements: KTG mourns Pierre Carrier; Know Human Trafficking announces founding members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kriska Transportation Group’s founding chief financial officer Pierre Carrier passed away. Know Human Trafficking has introduced…

Geotab introduces AI-driven Driver Risk Insights

Geotab has launched Driver Risk Insights, an AI-powered enhancement to its Safety Center it says helps fleets assess and mitigate collision risks at the driver level.

Cargo theft surges in Canada, U.S., with more than 13,500 incidents recorded in 2024

Cargo theft remains a growing concern in Canada, with Ontario accounting for 85% of all reported incidents in 2024, according to Overhaul’s newly released annual cargo…