Cross-border freight reaches US$38 billion in August

Trucks moved $38 billion (all numbers in USD) of freight across the Canada-U.S. border in August, more than $2 billion over what was reported in August 2022, the U.S. Department…

DTNA introduces extended warranty program

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched a new extended warranty program for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines. Extended Optimum is available for those who already own…

FGI expanding into Atlantic Canada

Fort Garry Industries (FGI), an aftermarket supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, is opening a new branch and product distribution center in Dartmouth, N.S. Located at 320 Higney Avenue…

Truckers concerned about economic conditions: Survey

Canadian owner-operators and fleet managers appear to be decidedly pessimistic about trucking conditions for the year to come, largely because of concerns about the general economy. Those responding last week…

Lunch & Learn

Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Network event featuring lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner. Topics include hiring and firing in today’s workplace and remote/hybrid working.

Reduce truck tolls on Hwy. 407 rather than building Hwy. 413: Environmental Defence

A study prepared for Environmental Defence is arguing that eliminating truck tolls on Ontario’s Highway 407 would better improve freight mobility in the Greater Toronto Area…

CTA seeks AMP relief for fleets with proven track records

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the federal government to issue a moratorium on all administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) until the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) develops a…

Truckers continue to struggle with equipment supply chain challenges: Survey

Canadian owner-operators and fleets continue to struggle with supply chain challenges, leading many to consider other truck and trailer brands because their preferred options are not available. Thirty-nine percent considered…

Border officers seize 65 kg of cocaine from truck at Surrey crossing

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized about 65 kg of cocaine from a commercial truck at the Pacific Highway port of entry in Surrey, B.C., on July 16. The…

Federal government suspends greentech foundation’s funding after investigation

The federal government has ordered Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC) to temporarily suspend its funding for green technology projects, following a months-long investigation that cited conflicts of interest and governance…

Safe Driver Week leads to 2,634 tickets and citations

Law enforcement teams in Canada and the U.S. issued 4,592 warnings and 2,634 tickets and citations to commercial vehicle drivers July 10 to 16 as part of the Commercial Vehicle…

ConMet establishes European headquarters

ConMet has established European headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, supporting regional activities. “As we accelerate our expansion into Europe, it is crucial that we establish a regional headquarters in the EU,”…

Today’s Trucking October 2023

The October edition of Today’s Trucking is live, and it asks an important question: Is Canada at risk of falling behind in the race to decarbonize trucking? Answers to that,…

Trucking companies face steep TFW program sanctions

Two numbered trucking companies faced some of the steepest sanctions for failing to comply with Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) requirements, following Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) inspections between…

Wal-Mart, TIP Fleet Services fined for Cobourg diesel spill

TIP Fleet Services Canada and Wal-Mart Canada have been fined a collective $155,000 for a September 2020 diesel spill down a loading dock drain at a Wal-Mart Supercentre in Cobourg,…