$47 billion in charging infrastructure needed by 2040 as Canada pushes for greener trucks

The number of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) is projected to reach 414,000 by 2030 and 2.4 million by 2040 to meet the federal target of 100% zero-emission MHDVs…

Lion Force Transport’s safety investments drive growth and efficiency

Founded by three friends and former colleagues in 2016 with just three trucks, Lion Force Transport currently has a fleet of more than 150 trucks and employs nearly 300 drivers.

Trucking Announcements: FMSCA’s new deputy administrator, Peterson joins Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association held its 18th annual charity golf tournament, Ricardo Buranello joined Teletrac Navman as…

Thieves stole cargo, equipment worth $531 million since 2019 in Canada

Over the last five years, thefts of trucks, trailers, and cargo loads in Canada have totaled over $531 million in value. Of this, over $239 million is still unrecovered. This…

Insurance, driver pay, truck payments drove operational costs up in 2023: ATRI

Trucking costs in the U.S. reached a new high of US$2.270 per mile in 2023 – while this marked a new record high cost, it is a modest 0.8% increase…

Trucking Announcements: Bestpass appoints Moos as CFO, PMTC names YLG board

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Bestpass-Fleetworthy appointed Jason Moos as its new chief financial officer, and Jeff Clementz was named DAT Freight…

Trucking Announcements: Wolk joins Canada Cartage, CFOs hired at Vicinity Motors, Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. In this week’s announcements, Adam Wolk joined Canada Cartage as vice-president of fleet maintenance, while Lynette McMann was appointed…

Continuous safety training key to preventing forklift accidents, expert says  

In his 42 years of industry experience, Richard Sinclair, a technical trainer at Hangcha Forklift Canada, has seen it all. He even testified as a witness in court cases…

Trucking Announcements: industry’s sales appointments, MTA honors Bulacso with two awards

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, three Canadian companies have appointed senior leadership in sales: Stacey Jenkins is a new sales and marketing…

Trucking Announcements: Goodyear’s human resources leadership transition

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada opened nominations for its annual Mentorship Award, and Reimer Associates hired Rob…

Bramalea school’s transportation program shapes new industry talent, relies on community support

Sukhman was drawn to the world of trucking since he was 14 years old, as his passion was ignited by family ties and his school’s transportation program. “I knew that…

Trucking Announcements: New CEOs at Velociti, Motiv

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was rich in executive appointments with industry veterans joining some of industry’s prominent companies. While Grant Naslund…

Overpass strike in B.C. brings this year’s count to 13 infrastructure hits

Another truck struck an overpass in B.C. on Highway 1 on May 21, once again resetting the province’s count of days without vehicle bridge or overpass crashes.  On a Tuesday afternoon, a…

Peak investment, innovation shape sustainable future: Report

The transportation industry’s sustainability is in a period of its ‘peak complexity’ due to many overlapping regulations for clean vehicles and fleets and numerous new technologies introduced, particularly related to charging infrastructure.  This is according to a fifth…

Trucking Announcements: Krueper joins DynaCert, Penske joins PACT

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Polaris donated goods to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter and Penske Truck Leasing joined Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT)…