Kamloops, B.C., phases out diesel-electric trucks citing cost and reliability concerns

The City of Kamloops, B.C., is moving to replace its diesel-electric solid waste trucks after a fleet performance review found the units did not deliver expected efficiencies. Details were presented…

Alberta trucking faces cost pressures, regulatory gaps, market volatility

Alberta trucking companies say rising costs, uneven competition, insurance pressures, and workforce challenges are shaping operations, with carriers calling for stronger enforcement and a renewed focus on training and retention.

Building safety culture requires consistency, trust and follow-through

Changing safety culture in trucking operations requires consistency, communication and a shift away from discipline-first approaches, safety executives said during a Fleet Safety Council Hamilton/Niagara chapter seminar on April 30,…

Caldwell honored with Dedication to Industry Award, Ramnarine named Recruiter of the Year

Glenn Caldwell, vice president, corporate development of NAL Insurance was honored with the 2026 Dedication to Industry Award, while Mohini Ramnarine, driver recruiter, Challenger Motor Freight, was named 2026 Recruiter…

Alberta-led platform targets inconsistent trucking regulations

Interprovincial trade barriers continue to create inefficiencies for Canada’s trucking industry, with inconsistent regulations on weights, dimensions, and permitting limiting how freight moves across the country. A newly launched…

AMTA honors Munkittrick with Driver of the Year award

Richard Munkittrick enjoys his work because he says it is easy to do. The 60-year-old professional longhaul trucker moves oversize loads for a living, which is not on most easy…

Alberta fleets push beyond compliance to build safety culture

Safety culture in trucking fleets must be driven from the top and reinforced at every level of an organization, fleet executives said at the Alberta Motor Transport Association annual conference…

Data, duty-cycles drive zero-emission truck decisions

Planning, partnerships and a clear understanding of duty cycles are emerging as critical factors in the adoption of electric trucks, panelists said during a discussion at Truck World 2026 in…

Fleets weigh cost, trust and infrastructure in electrification journey

Fleet operators are continuing to test and adopt electric trucks, but decisions are increasingly tied to clear business cases, infrastructure readiness, and confidence in long-term support, panellists said during Truck…

Shell Rotella SuperRigs heads to Bristol, Tenn., with expanded family focus

The 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition will take place June 25-27 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., with organizers aiming to draw a broader audience by moving the…

Fleets say quality, not quantity defines driver hiring market

Fleets say they are seeing no shortage of applicants, but finding a qualified, experienced driver remains difficult. Recruiters are reporting steady application volumes. The challenge is filtering those candidates to…

Volvo VNR makes Canadian debut at Truck World

Volvo Trucks brought its all new VNR regional haul tractor to Canada for the first time at Truck World 2026. The new VNR builds on the platform introduced with Volvo’s…

AI seen as a bionic arm for fleets to cut waste, boost efficiency

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a “bionic arm” for trucking fleets, helping planners, dispatchers and drivers make smarter decisions that reduce wasted miles, improve fuel economy and enhance safety, panelists…

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…