APTA seeks nominations for industry awards

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is seeking nominations for its 2024 annual industry awards to honor individuals who have shown outstanding professionalism in the workplace. The awards include driver…

Alberta helps Ukrainian evacuees become truck drivers

Alberta’s government has amended the eligibility criteria in the Class 1 Experience and Equivalency Program to allow Ukraine evacuees who hold or have held category CE licences to reduce the…

New Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge opens

The new Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge officially opened, replacing the previous structure that has connected the two border communities in Maine and New Brunswick for 100 years. “This bridge is more…

Apprenticeships, education will launch truck driving into Red Seal occupation: PTTAC

Education about apprenticeships and buy-in from carriers, stakeholders and drivers will be key in getting the ball rolling to making truck driving a Red Seal occupation. Attendees at Professional Truck…

$2.65 billion approved for Highway 1 upgrades in Abbotsford, B.C.

New funding of $2.65 billion has been approved for upgrades to Highway 1 between Mount Lehman Road and Highway 11 in Abbotsford, B.C. This will relieve traffic congestion between Langley and Abbotsford, according…

TFI International acquires Quebec carrier CMW Express

TFI International has acquired Beauce, Que.-based carrier CMW Express and its subsidiary FRL Express. Headquartered in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, the company also has facilities in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce. The company specializes in truckload and…

Truckers to get parking, heated washrooms, free Wi-Fi at upgraded Hwy. 17 rest area

The Ontario government is making travel easier for truck drivers in northern Ontario by investing more than $6 million to upgrade the Batchawana Bay rest area on Highway 17 north…

Prospective drivers attend introduction to trucking boot camp

About 100 prospective truck drivers attended an introduction to trucking boot camp in Toronto organized by the Toronto Business Development Centre. The event featured speakers who shared their experiences,…

Thieves target B.C. food bank’s truck wheels

Greater Vancouver Food Bank staff were shocked when they found two front wheels missing from their 5-ton reefer delivery truck parked near their Burnaby, B.C., warehouse. “You try to picture…

On the Spot: Volvo VNL test drive

Leo Barros: Hi, I’m Leo Barros from TruckNews.com. Have you ever wondered what it feels like driving the all-new Volvo VNL? Hop in and find out. All right, let’s…

Collaboration, digital tools will help industry overcome challenges: Trimble report

Enhanced collaboration via transportation management platforms, real-time freight visibility to guard against freight fraud, and digital tools to speed up and streamline processes will help the transportation industry overcome obstacles…

Canadian trucker nabbed in U.S. with 120 kg of cocaine in trailer

A Canadian truck driver is facing prosecution in the U.S. after 266 pounds (120.6 kg) of cocaine was found hidden in the trailer at a border crossing on Aug. 1.

Government cracking down on temporary foreign worker program abuse, fraud

The federal government is taking further steps to prevent misuse of and fraud within the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. Applying a stricter and more rigorous…

OOIDA calls for artificial intelligence safety and oversight in trucking

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) safety and oversight. The department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure is seeking input…

Truck driver charged after 537 kg of cannabis found in vehicle during Saskatchewan traffic stop

A Hamilton, Ont., truck driver was arrested and charged in Saskatchewan after police discovered 1,184 lb. (537 kg) of dried cannabis in his vehicle during a roadside traffic stop. On…