Trans-Canada Highway improvement work in B.C. to begin in fall

Improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road are scheduled to begin this fall. A $128-million contract for the project has been awarded to Emil Anderson…

Trucking announcements: Denso promotes managers, TAEC elects chairwoman

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Denso promoting management team members, Trucking Association Executives Council electing a new chairwoman, and…

Ontario’s online air brake learning module for renewals begins Sept. 1

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is introducing a new online air brake learning module on Sept. 1, to replace the in-person air brake knowledge test at time of renewal.

Police arrest 15 in GTA cargo crime bust, recover goods worth $9.24M

Police forces in the Greater Toronto Area arrested 15 members of an organized crime group and recovered stolen cargo, tractors and trailers worth $9.24 million. Peel Regional Police (PRP) led…

Gordie Knorr Memorial Big Rig Show & Shine

Second annual event with a 50/50, silent auction and prizes for top trucks. All proceeds will be going to truckers with cancer.

Trucking announcements: Trucks for Change delivers for kids, HW Transportation raises $100K for charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes trucking companies helping Trucks for Change deliver almost 95,000 food packs to children in…

TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers

Truckload Carriers Association’s event providing networking opportunities and five educational panel discussions, where trucking professionals gather to discuss all things cross border and truckload…

Driver training schools truck into challenging future

Truck driver training schools must navigate a difficult future as increased operational costs bite into revenue and prospective students shop for lower-fee options. Operating in Ontario’s trucking heartland, Mississauga-based Richards…

WTFC’s Bridging the Barriers

Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada’s sixth annual event bringing all areas of the industry together in one space, from the front line, to safety, up to and including senior decision…

Ontario starting work on Highway 11’s 2+1 roadway

The Ontario government has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay. “Taking the next step…

Trucking company’s plan sparks opposition in Ontario town

A carrier’s application for a zoning amendment to relocate its trucking hub in a small Ontario town unleashed opposition from neighboring residents worried about noise, traffic, water and wastewater issues.

I-49 worst road for washroom breaks in U.S., study reveals

Finding a washroom on the road is a constant struggle for truck drivers, but those who travel I-49 have to hold it for longer than their peers on other highways.A…

Trucking announcements: DRTA’s charity golf event, Trailcon Leasing hires VP of marketing

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Durham Region Transportation Association’s (DRTA) golf charity fundraiser, Trailcon Leasing’s new appointment, and trailers…

Transport truck-related crashes at 10-year high in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police responded to 9,110 transport truck-related crashes in 2022, marking the highest provincial total in more than a decade. Although the majority of charges were issued to commercial…

Ontario’s first public hydrogen fueling station to be built at Toronto Pearson Airport

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Carlsun Energy have announced the planed opening of Ontario’s first public hydrogen refueling station, with capability for both transport trucks and four-wheelers. The station for…