Harnois Énergies opens travel stop on Hwy. 401 at Woodstock, Ont.

A newly opened travel stop in Woodstock, Ont., has added more than 150 truck parking spaces along Highway 401, addressing a key need for drivers traveling one of Canada’s busiest…

Alberta’s national trucking regulations hub to improve route planning, bridge safety

Alberta’s transportation minister says a new national digital hub for truck drivers is expected to improve route planning, reduce costly bridge strikes, and support safer freight movement across Canada. Transportation…

Kenyan refugee begins dream job behind wheel in Canada

A Kenyan refugee has overcome numerous obstacles and landed his dream job as a truck driver in Canada. Three years ago, Daniel Wanyeki arrived in Canada,…

Name and shame the wheel-less wonders

Ontario has been seeing its share of wheel-less wonders on its roads over the recent past. A rash of wheel separation incidents has put the road safety spotlight squarely on…

AMTA backs Calgary logistics innovation hub

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is working with Mount Royal University to strengthen industry involvement in the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence (ALCoE), positioning the hub as a key…

Trucking group seeks reforms as Vancouver port authority says commitments met

The United Truckers Association (UTA) is urging federal and provincial governments to complete long-promised reforms in Vancouver’s port trucking sector, while the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has already…

DTNA focuses on emissions, jobsite safety and upfit efficiency

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is positioning its next generation of engines, safety technologies and upfit solutions to meet evolving emissions standards and operational demands, with a focus on minimizing…

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…