Toronto truck driver’s snack stop delivers $100,000 lottery win

A truck driver’s stop to buy snacks resulted in a $100,000 lottery win. Robert Dawson of Toronto matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the…

Manitoulin Transport hauls emergency pet food supplies to communities affected by wildfires

Manitoulin Transport helped delivered 20 pallets of emergency pet food supplies as wildfires continue to displace communities across Manitoba and Northern Ontario. The shipments, made in partnership with the Hamilton…

DHL Express Canada, union reach tentative agreement

DHL Express Canada has reached a tentative agreement with its union, paving the way for the company to resume operations.  The deal comes after almost a year of negotiations.  Details of…

Thunder Bay council approves designated truck route

Truck drivers and carriers take note, a designated truck route takes effect in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Oct. 1. City council approved a bylaw earlier this week in an 8-5…

Severe crash numbers drop despite rise in collision rates, Lytx report reveals

Lytx says that 2024 saw a significant reduction in the more severe collision levels in the U.S. compared to 2023, despite a 24% increase in industry-wide collision rates. The video…

Brampton trucker nabbed at border in $23.3-million cocaine bust

A Brampton, Ont., truck driver is facing charges after 187 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $23.3 million was found in a commercial truck he was driving…

Fleetworthy unveils Expedited Inspection in Nevada

Fleetworthy has launched Expedited Inspection, a feature available through Drivewyze by Fleetworthy. Following successful pilot programs, this capability is now available to fleets passing through weigh…

PacLease marks 45th anniversary

Paccar Leasing Company (PacLease) was launched 45 years ago as an extension and new service for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships. Today, that has culminated into a lease and rental fleet…

Velocity Truck Centres opens new dealership in Kelowna

Velocity Truck Centres has opened a new 40,000 sq.-ft. dealership in Kelowna, B.C., located at 6320 Lapointe Drive. The dealership will sell Freightliner trucks, Rizon electric trucks, Lode King trailers…

STA calls on Saskatchewan government to support new truck driver training

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is calling on the province to help fund training for new truck drivers. More than half of the province’s truck drivers are older than 45…

Almost 50% of Operation Deterrence inspections uncovered non-compliance, OTA says

Nearly half of all truck inspections part of Operation Deterrence uncovered non-compliance, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has learned.   Over the 48,400 total inspections, approximately 22,500…

CTA survey reveals some drivers may struggle with English proficiency requirements

One-in-five trucking companies indicated some of their drivers might struggle to comply with English language proficiency (ELP) requirements in the U.S., according to about 100 carriers…

Deecell launches solar-powered units to cut idling, fuel use

Deecell Power Systems has launched its solar-powered unit (SPU) designed for haulers and sleeper cabs, offering a clean, quiet alternative to traditional fossil fuel generators. Founded…

Doleco introduces full-color printing for cargo straps

Doleco USA has launched what it calls the first full-color digital printing technology for cargo straps in the market, allowing fleets and trailer manufacturers to add…

Volvo Group names Simons SVP of aftermarket parts sales for Mack, Volvo Trucks

(Photo: Supplied) Richard Simons has been appointed senior vice-president of aftermarket parts sales for Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, effective June 30, the company announced in a…