Alberta shuts down five unsafe truck driver training schools, 13 carriers

Alberta has revoked the licences of five commercial driver training schools and shut down 13 trucking companies after a months-long investigation into unsafe practices across the industry. Devin Dreeshen, transportation…

Outage resolved but truck drivers face border delays amid backlogs, CBSA says

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said that although a systems outage has been resolved, commercial drivers continue to experience delays at the border as it resumes normal processing and…

CBSA system outage delaying trucks at Southern Ontario border crossings partially resolved

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) system outage that caused delays in commercial processing at Southern Ontario ports of entry on Sept. 30, has been partially resolved, allowing most shipment…

Ontario plans to ban municipal speed cameras

Calling municipal speed cameras a “cash grab,” Ontario premier Doug Ford announced that his government will introduce legislation next month that will ban their use across the province. The premier…

Truck driver training schools slam Ontario’s MELT lesson plan deadline extension

Truck driver training schools and industry organizations are pushing back hard against the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) decision to once again extend the deadline for…

Ontario extends detailed MELT lesson plans deadline to July 1, 2026

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has once again extended the deadline for truck driver training schools to incorporate detailed lesson plans in their mandatory entry-level training (MELT) programs. The…

Women push for systemic change in trucking

“Don’t let the assholes win,” was Kelly Cooper’s advice to women in the trucking industry. The human resources business partner at Loblaw Companies recounted how a safety supervisor’s husband doubted…

Executives urge fleets to invest in people, not just digital tools

Trucking executives say fleets must balance digital innovation with people-first strategies if they want to thrive in a fast-changing industry. They emphasized during Bridging the Barriers in Mississauga, Ont., that…

Kenworth Truck Centres marks 45th anniversary by opening TRP store in Hanover, Ont.

Vince Tarola knows that one of the most important things a truck dealer can do is keep customers’ equipment on the road. The Kenworth Truck Centres (KTC) president said, “I…

MTO suspends truckers’ licences after uncovering dishonest testing, training

Tony’s brow was furrowed into a knot as he fidgeted on a chair, knowing that his truck driving career could grind to a halt. The driver, whose name has been…

MicroVision eyes 2029 rollout of lidar for trucks

MicroVision says its Movia S short-range lidar (light detection and ranging) sensor and tri-lidar architecture could reach trucks as early as 2029, about 12 to 18 months after passenger vehicle…

Nova Scotia plan to end 80/20 deal sparks trucker backlash

The Nova Scotia government’s plan to tear up an agreement that ensures work on road contracts in the province weighs heavily on Wayne Bolivar. He owns 12 trucks, and employs…

Sikh truckers in the crossfire after deadly Florida crash

Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own, which triggered heated national debates over immigration, has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.

MTO retests are steering student driver choices

It’s back to school time for some truck driver training facilities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), while others are staring at empty driving seats. For the past few years,…

Enforcement officers slam the brakes on unsafe trucks

Stop! And yes, brakes need to be working properly to stop. Truck drivers must check their brakes before heading out on the road. It was clear that many truck drivers…