Windsor study aims to update truck route network

Windsor, Ont., has launched a truck route study to help update the road network that ensures goods can move through the community which includes the cross-border…

Truck drivers still eligible for Express Entry after list removal: IRCC

Transport truck drivers remain eligible for Canada’s Express Entry immigration program for skilled workers, but may find it a bit tougher to secure permanent residence status under changes made by…

Run on Less Electric – Depot shows BEVs are capable, improving

Run on Less Electric – Depot proved that truck depots can operate battery electric vehicles in large numbers in a variety of use cases, North American Council for Freight Efficiency…

Drivewyze’s PreClear available in Newfoundland and Labrador

Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador at six locations, serving nine sites. The province joins Ontario and Alberta, which…

U.S. truck tonnage will grow to 14.2 billion tons by 2034, ATA says

Truck tonnage in the U.S. will grow to 14.2 billion tons by 2034, according to American Trucking Associations (ATA) projections. “In this edition of Forecast, you will see that the…

ConMet acquires TruckWings maker TruckLabs

ConMet, a part and component supplier, has acquired TruckLabs, the maker of TruckWings aerodynamic devices that close the gaps between trucks and trailers. TruckWings deploy at highway speeds to reduce…

Transport Canada launches Client Identification Database for dangerous goods

The federal government has launched new registration requirements and a Client Identification Database to reduce risks associated with dangerous goods. These new requirements will give Transport…

Trucking announcements: ONroute partners to fight human trafficking, Trucks for Change adds board members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight how the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is joining forces with Ontario’s ONroute travel plazas…

Caledon makes progress against illegal truck parking

The Town of Caledon said it has made significant progress in halting operations and achieving compliance from two illegal transportation depots in the Mayfield area. The Region of Peel town,…

St. Lawrence Seaway’s Unifor workers ratify three-year deal

Unifor members at the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) have ratified a three-year collective agreement, according to a news release. Unifor said the maintenance, operations and clerical group voted…

Caution, awareness keep trucks rolling safely in the dark

It’s time to embrace driving in darkness as clocks are reversing an hour this weekend across most parts of the country. The trucking industry does not have days off and…

Loblaw deploys two Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Montreal area

Food and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Companies has deployed two Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to service its grocery stores in the Greater Montreal Area. “It is a win-win opportunity…

Trailcon Leasing opens facility in Balzac, Alta.

Trailcon Leasing, a provider of trailer leasing, rental, and maintenance services, has opened a facility in Balzac, Alta. (Photo: Trailcon Leasing) The new location off Highway 2 has designated…

97th Annual OTA Executive Conference

Ontario Trucking Association event that offers connections with peers and customers and includes motivational and entertaining speakers and awards dinner.

CTA launches tip sheet to report suspected Driver Inc. behavior

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has created a step-by-step tip sheet and reporting guide to help carriers report suspected Driver Inc. behavior. The CTA and and its provincial association partners…