Ontario tow truck driver training standard to be released soon

Ontario’s tow truck driver training standard is being finalized and is expected to be released in the next few weeks. An official from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) told TruckNews.com…

Blue Water Bridge lane restrictions begin July 5

Rehabilitation work is about to begin at the Blue Water Bridge, closing the U.S.-bound span July 5 to Oct. 5, 2023. To minimize any disruption, the Canada-bound span will become…

Cummins buys out Air Liquide’s interest in Hydrogenics

Cummins has purchased Air Liquide’s 19% interest in Hydrogenics Corporation, building on the controlling interest it acquired in 2019, adding fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies to its portfolio. It’s a…

Trucking announcements: Industry raises funds for charity, pets provide emotional support to owner-ops

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Manitoulin & Traction and the APTA charity golf events, pets providing emotional support to…

AMTA Western Women With Drive

The Alberta Motor Transport Association’s annual conference in collaboration with Trucking HR Canada brings together leaders and innovators from government; carriers, suppliers, and logistics companies; sponsors; and supporters for networking…

USask studies aim to improve driver training, working conditions

The Humboldt Broncos bus crash steered Mackenzie McKeown’s career toward improving truck driver training, occupational medicine, and public health and safety. The University of Saskatchewan PhD candidate, a Humboldt, Sask.,…

Trucking, travel fuel Punjabi couple’s career

The love of the open road, along with quality time spent together, drives their passion for trucking. Although they enjoy the wide-open vistas that unfold outside their truck, they are…

CentrePort Canada sells out BrookPort Business Park

CentrePort Canada has sold out the fourth and final phase of BrookPort Business Park. The facility is a 280-acre fully serviced industrial park in the Winnipeg, Man., trimodal transportation hub.

Green Transportation Summit and Expo 2023

The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to showcase the latest advancements in medium and heavy duty transportation. The summit will highlight transformative fuels, strategies, and policies that…

Big Iron Show N Shine

Event includes fireworks, light show, food trucks and live music. All proceeds go to the River Valley Cancer Support Group.

Trucking announcements: PMTC names new board of directors, Wellington staff raise $10K to battle cancer

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s new board of directors, staff at Wellington Group…

Research, data pave the way for fleet decarbonization

If fleet decarbonization is on the radar, research and crunching numbers with present-day equipment will provide insight into a carrier’s route toward its goal. The first step in planning and…

PMTC unwraps winners of fleet graphics competition

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) honored seven winners in its 2023 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, calling it “the most colorful awards in the trucking community.” The winners…

Customs broker systems shutdown causes border delays

Carriers and truck drivers complained of delays at Canada-U.S. border crossings beginning June 21, after customs broker Livingston International “shut down select operating systems” because of a suspected cyber attack.

PMTC presents bursaries to young achievers

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has presented its Young Leaders Group Education Bursary to Udomsinachi Obioma from Mohawk College and Nick Subramaniam from Wellington Group of Companies.