Bay of Fundy ferry won’t be removed from route, Rodriguez says

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the ferry that operates between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., will not be moved to another route next year. In a post on…

Miners determined to drive after leg amputation

Owner-operator Chris Miners was in a “very dark place” last year. His right leg was amputated below the knee in July 2022 due to flesh-eating disease. Things quickly slid…

Tim Hortons rolls out electric truck in Ontario, another coming to B.C.

Tim Hortons has introduced its first electric truck to support restaurants across southwestern Ontario. The Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck is based out of the chain’s distribution center…

Longhaul EVs could be a reality soon, Lion Electric’s Bedard says

Longhaul electric trucks will be in play in five to seven years as battery density improves, said Marc Bedard, CEO and founder of Lion Electric. Operators should focus…

Mission, B.C., to reroute heavy trucks out of downtown area

The Lower Mainland city of Mission, B.C., will reroute heavy truck traffic out of its downtown core, as part of a road improvement project led by the provincial government…

Trucking announcements: OTA celebrates industry’s long-serving members, Belgium honors CargoM’s Charbonneau

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The Ontario Trucking Association recently feted members for decades of service to the industry, while Belgium honored…

Dyksterhuis combines calm attitude, confidence with LCVs

Jeff Dyksterhuis comes across as a calm, confident guy who knows his business. You’d want a calm, confident guy who knows his business operating a 40-meter-long vehicle that…

Fatal shooting at Caledon property used for illegal truck parking

Police are investigating a shooting in Caledon, Ont., that left one person dead and two injured at a property linked to an illegal truck parking operation. “Officers were…

Work progresses on widening Ontario’s Highway 17 between Renfrew and Arnprior

Ontario has completed the first phase of work to widen Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the towns of Renfrew and Arnprior, with the opening of a…

Toronto couple charged after drug-laden truck stopped at border

A Toronto couple is facing drug-related charges stemming from a tractor-trailer loaded with suspected methamphetamine stopped at an Ontario border crossing. On March 4, 2023, a semi-truck coming…

Carriers reap rewards from their driving schools, finishing programs  

Carriers that have their own driving schools and finishing programs that provide high-level training are benefiting by rolling out professional drivers who can safely and confidently operate their equipment…

TFI International acquires Dahlsten Truck Line

TFI International has acquired Dahlsten Truck Line, a family-owned carrier based in Nebraska. Dahlsten Truck Line began operations in Nebraska, specializing in truckload transport, before expanding into the…

Trucking announcements: Killingsworth to lead NMFTA board, truckers raise $160K for Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight a Polaris Transportation Group executive who is the first woman to…

Target sectors that are easier to electrify, ATA’s Spear urges

Focusing on sectors that are easier to electrify while building infrastructure along with the power grid is key to the electrification process, said Chris Spear, president and CEO of…

BCTA’s Zeroing in on ZEV to be held Feb. 21

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) will organize the second edition of Zeroing in on ZEV on Feb. 21, 2024, a summit showcasing the advancements in low- and zero-emission commercial…