Court backs OBCCTC, shuts down independent operators’ appeal to use extra drivers, multiple sponsorships

The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld new licensing rules that limit independent operators (IOs) in the Lower Mainland drayage sector to a single truck and prevent them from hiring…

Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on unpaid on-duty tasks

Canadian truck drivers say unpaid on-duty work is costing them hours every week — and putting safety at risk — with the most recent survey from trucknews.com showing most…

Private fleets keep growing with fewer miles, higher driver pay and faster trade cycles

Private fleets in the U.S. are paying drivers more and running fewer miles per truck, all while keeping equipment younger than ever before, according to the…

Zero In on… Diamondback trailer

The all-new Diamondback trailer — designed and built in Ontario — promises to bring more sustainability, efficiency and versatility to grain hauling. It…

Trailer Talk: What are the data telling us about the 2025 trailer market?

James Menzies: Welcome back to our next and final installment of the Five Minute Deep Dive: Five Minutes of What Matters Most, featuring FTR. I’m James Menzies. He’s…

Freight Forecast: What’s in store for freight volumes and rates through 2025?

James Menzies: Welcome back to our next installment of Five Minute Deep Dive: Five Minutes of What Matters Most, featuring FTR. I’m James Menzies. He’s Eric Starks. And…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Aurora, Netradyne

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Autonomous truck maker Aurora has welcomed Cori Davis as its new chief people officer, and…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at International, Phillips

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, International announced Gabriel Duarte-Urrutia will join the company in September as its executive vice-president…

Macro-Economic Outlook: Where’s the economy headed?

James Menzies: I’m James Menzies. I’m editorial director of trucknews.com and Today’s Trucking. And today, we’re debuting a new series called the Five Minute Deep Dive: Five Minutes…

Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on English proficiency enforcement in U.S.

Since the U.S. began enforcing English language proficiency rules for commercial drivers on June 25, some Canadian fleets have reported first-hand experiences — including drivers…

Trucking Announcements: New roles at Kodiak and TCA, Caneda receives safety award

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kodiak Robotics added Mohamed Elshenawy to its board of directors and Truckload Carriers Association has…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Turgeon, BeyondTrucks; UAP names new VP of heavy vehicles parts

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Simon Corriveau joined Turgeon – Solutions d’affichage as business development manager for its fleet division…

Denver and Chicago lead U.S. cities in freight efficiency, Geotab report finds

A new study from Altitude by Geotab ranked Denver and Chicago as the most freight-efficient cities in the United States, while Los Angeles and New York fall to the…

ATRI says trucking sees ‘notable demographic shift’ in U.S.

The U.S. trucking workforce is aging, remains overwhelmingly male, and faces increasing challenges attracting younger drivers. This can threaten the industry’s long-term labor supply, according to new research from…

Polaris launches Women’s League to foster support for women

Polaris Transportation Group has officially launched the Polaris Women’s League — an initiative borne from the vision of late highway dispatcher Pam Lambe, who dreamed of creating a safe,…