FMCSA will review pre-empted California and Washington meal and rest rules

Decisions that pre-empted meal and rest break rules specific to California and Washington State are once again up for review, with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announcing…

Proterra battery maker files for Chapter 11

Proterra — a U.S.-headquartered maker of electric buses, as well as battery systems used by several truck manufacturers – has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement…

Trucking announcements: Montreal Port Authority CEO stepping down, High Bar Brands names territory managers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a leadership change coming to the Montreal Port Authority and High Bar Brands’ three…

Truck driver arrested with $2 million in drugs hidden in load of ‘waffles’

A Canadian truck driver has been arrested trying to cross into Buffalo, N.Y., with an estimated $2 million in marijuana and ketamine, hidden in what fraudulent paperwork described as a…

U.S.-based ground transportation revenue, margins back to pre-pandemic levels: Andlauer

Andlauer Healthcare Group secured a “solid” $157.4 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2023, but that was still down 7.1% compared to the same period a year ago.

Alberta to fund emerging hydrogen technologies

Alberta will invest $45 million into new hydrogen technologies – including those that benefit heavy-duty transportation. The available support comes through two new hydrogen funding competitions launched under the province’s…

YRC Freight Canada truck drivers told not to report to work

Truck drivers represented by Unifor Local 4209 have been told not to report to work at YRC Freight Canada as the fleet’s U.S.-based parent, Yellow, files…

Vitran Express Canada fined for fatal workplace accident

Vitran Express Canada — operating as National Fast Freight — will pay a $140,000 fine for a fatal workplace accident in which a worker was trapped between a reversing truck…

New WSIB process to confirm independent owner-operator status

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has introduced a new process to confirm the status of independent owner-operators — and it only needs to be completed the first time…

Rolling classrooms to promote skilled trades in Ontario

Ontario is investing $5.4 million to design and build three mobile tech classrooms that will introduce students and students to skilled trades – including tire and brake work, welding, and…

Concord company fined $125K after pedestrian fatality

A company based in Concord, Ont., has been fined $125,000 after a contracted dump truck struck and killed a pedestrian near a Toronto Transit Commission bus stop in April 2021.

Ballard fuel cells replaced 200 million liters of diesel in 2022

Ballard Power Systems says its fuel cells helped customers consume 53 million fewer US gallons (200 million liters) of diesel in 2022, avoiding about 540,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in…

Rumsey replacing Linebarger at helm of Cummins board

Jennifer Rumsey will lead Cummins’ board of directors, succeeding Tom Linebarger who is retiring as executive chairman and chairman of the board effective July 31. Rumsey has been on the…

Hours-of-Service fines ‘quick and effective penalties’, Alghabra says

New fines for Hours-of-Service violations will lead to “swift enforcement” of related rules and ease the strain on the justice system, Transport Canada says. Recently announced changes to Contraventions…

‘Near-zero’ diesel equipment now powers 57% of Classes 3-8 U.S. trucks

Diesel-powered trucks continue to generate carbon dioxide, but the Diesel Technology Forum says more than half of those on the road are now “near-zero emissions” models that dramatically slash…