Geotab report links driver stress to higher crash risks, rising costs

Sixty-eight percent of U.S. fleet professionals say that work-related stress negatively impacts their driving performance, while 86% believe road accident risks have increased in the last five years, according to…

Carrier Transicold’s second-gen Vector eCool offers new battery, self-charging system

Carrier Transicold has introduced the second generation of its fully electric Vector eCool trailer refrigeration unit (TRU), refining its design with a new battery, improved charging system, and enhanced regenerative…

First impressions, documentation gaps key in roadside, facility inspections

First impressions can determine the course of a roadside inspection, and enforcement officers say professionalism, preparedness, proper recordkeeping, and training are key factors in staying out of trouble. Meanwhile, they…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership changes at Wabash, new additions to FastFrate, Aeolus Tire

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions, and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Aeolus Tire appointed Kevin Galashan as Western Canadian sales manager and FastFrate welcomed Carrie Draycott as…

The 40th edition of ExpoCam wraps up in Montreal: Photo gallery

ExpoCam’s 40th edition has wrapped up after a successful three-day run from Feb. 6-8 at Montreal’s Palais des Congrès. Returning to the city after two previous shows in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que.,…

Ontario’s Premier Truck Group joins Rizon dealer network

Premier Truck Group of Mississauga, Ont., has signed a contract to become a Rizon Truck Canada dealer, offering Classes 4-5 electric commercial vehicles to fleets in Southern Ontario and the…

Gallagher lists top five insurance trends to affect trucking in 2025

Soaring claims costs, artificial intelligence (AI)-related risks, and geopolitical uncertainty are among the top issues trucking fleets will face in 2025, according to Gallagher’s latest commercial…

Trucking Announcements: Piepgrass joins HTEC, new leaders at U.S. EPA, DOT

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Steven Piepgrass joined HTEC as chief operations officer and Cummins announced that its executive vice-president and president…

Fleets urged to focus on flexibility, accommodations to retain employees: THRC

Fleets should focus on flexibility, accommodations, and open conversations to improve retention, especially among older employees, according to Trucking HR Canada (THRC). THRC’s 2024 labor snapshot reported that the share…

Trucking Announcements: Great Dane appoints executive VP; KAG hires business development manager

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Great Dane welcomed Robert France as its new executive vice-president and chief human resources officer and Geoff…

Trucks for Change saves charities $150,000 in 2024 transportation costs

The Trucks for Change (T4C) network helped Canadian charities save more than $150,000 in transportation costs in 2024, allowing them to redirect funds toward their programs and services, according to…

Zero In on…Charging-as-a-service

Zeem Solutions is expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure for class 8 drayage fleets in Southern California and New Jersey, with new sites planned at the ports of Long…

Trucking Announcements: Mullen passes away; promotions at KAG; CFO changes at Premier Truck Rental

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the trucking industry has lost Roland Mullen, a founder of the Mullen Group, who passed away at…

Making it Move: Children’s book aims to celebrate truck drivers, challenge stereotypes

Growing up in the transportation industry, Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker watched her grandfather and uncle work behind the wheel, which she says shaped her deep respect for truck drivers and their sacrifices.

ZEVs not yet ready to replace diesel in Class 8 long haul: report

Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) like battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are starting to make their way into Canada’s Class 8 long-haul sector, but they’re not…