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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…