Milton, Ont., council rejects 154-space truck parking proposal near Hwy. 401

Milton, Ont., has rejected a proposal to establish temporary truck parking along the Highway 401 corridor, citing concerns about traffic congestion, planning rules and environmental restrictions. Council voted against a…

New Brunswick toll plan draws sharp trucking industry backlash

The trucking industry is warning that New Brunswick’s plan to install a toll booth at the Nova Scotia border will raise supply chain costs, create new trade barriers, and ultimately…

Freight fraud evolving as criminals leverage AI, phishing tools

A lack of awareness continues to leave trucking companies vulnerable to cyber-enabled cargo crime, as fraudsters exploit gaps in knowledge, processes and verification across the industry. “Be informed. Educate yourself.

Work truck market steady as economy, uncertainty shape buying decisions

Manufacturers are expecting the vocational truck market to remain stable through 2026, supported by demand from construction, utility and municipal applications, even as economic conditions, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs…

Peterson Manufacturing’s Genesis light targets uptime, visibility and compliance

Peterson Manufacturing debuted its Genesis Truck and Trailer Light at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, saying the product is designed to maintain consistent illumination and eliminate…

Mack expands Protect safety system to MD Series trucks

Mack Trucks launched Mack Protect for its MD Series models during Work Truck Week in Indianapolis. Originally introduced on the heavy-duty Pioneer, the system is now…

Fleets seek integration, training as vehicle technology accelerates

Rapid advances in vehicle technology are reshaping commercial fleet operations, but adoption will depend on effective integration, workforce training and clear economic benefits. Representatives from fleet operations, utilities and truck…

Economic indicators offer early signals for truck demand

Economic indicators ranging from GDP and housing activity to fuel prices and interest rates play a critical role in shaping demand for commercial vehicles. Understanding how these signals affect different…

Harbinger debuts HC Series Cab medium-duty electric and hybrid trucks

Harbinger has expanded its commercial vehicle lineup with the introduction of the HC Series Cab, a medium-duty low cab forward (LCF) truck available in both fully electric and range-extended hybrid…

ADAS rollout hinges on closer OEM-upfitter collaboration

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are gaining traction across commercial vehicle segments, but speakers at the Green Truck Summit said broader adoption in multi-stage and vocational platforms will depend on…

AI poised to become fleet managers’ co-pilot

Artificial intelligence is expected to take on a larger role in fleet operations in the coming years, helping automate routine tasks, analyze growing volumes of data and acting as a…

GM pivots strategy as fleet EV adoption trails earlier projections

General Motors says electric vehicles remain central to its long-term strategy, but the pace of adoption among commercial fleets has been slower than anticipated. Speaking at the Green Truck Summit…

Shortchanging truck drivers is shameful

You work, you get paid, that’s how it should work. If you are a truck driver, you work and sometimes don’t get paid. Not paying drivers for the work they…

In pictures: ConExpo-Con/Agg attracts trucks, equipment and crowds

An entertainer in a Chewbacca costume brought out smiles, and a bulldog named Walter drew “oohs” and “aahs” as thousands of attendees checked out trucks, trailers and equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg…

Kenworth unleashes extreme-duty C580, successor to C500

When in doubt, make it stout. That’s what Kenworth’s engineering and design teams did when they created the all-new C580, unveiled at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, replacing the C500. Designed…