Tire recycling issues resurface in Ontario as regulatory changes, processing disputes strain the system

Concerns about Ontario’s tire recycling system are resurfacing, as industry players warn that regulatory changes and processing disruptions are destabilizing the network responsible for collecting and recycling scrap tires. At…

OTA shifts strategy, taking truck safety message directly to the public

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is celebrating 100 years of industry leadership this year. The organization’s longevity is rooted in its ability to evolve and adapt to ever-changing market realities,…

SensorMoto launches WheelShield lug nut monitoring sensor

SensorMoto has introduced WheelShield, a sensor designed to detect lug nut movement and alert fleets when a wheel begins to loosen. The system mounts directly into…

Joint enforcement removes 15 unsafe trucks from B.C. highway

A joint enforcement effort by the B.C. Highway Patrol and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) removed 15 unsafe commercial trucks from the road during two targeted inspections in the…

SGR Trucklines earns Canada Post national safety award

Canada Post has recognized SGR Trucklines with a national safety award, highlighting the carrier’s performance supporting the postal operator’s transportation network. The award recognizes carriers that demonstrate strong safety performance…

Chiefs of Ontario add voice to calls for improved safety on northern highways

First Nations chiefs are joining the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Northern Ontario municipal leaders in raising alarm about deteriorating highway safety in Northern Ontario following…

Brampton dump truck driver charged with impaired driving

A dump truck driver has been charged with impaired driving after a collision in York Region left another motorist injured. York Regional Police say officers responded shortly before 10:45 a.m.

Coquitlam RCMP blitz removes more than half of inspected trucks from road

Police in British Columbia removed more than half of the commercial vehicles inspected during a joint enforcement operation targeting unsafe trucks in the Lower Mainland. Coquitlam RCMP conducted the commercial…

OPP lay 26 charges after truck pulled over twice in same day

Ontario Provincial Police laid 26 charges after stopping an unsafe commercial vehicle twice in the same day on Highway 11 in Northern Ontario. Officers with the Temagami OPP first responded…

Northern Ontario municipalities renew calls for improved highway safety

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling for faster progress on highway safety improvements following a fatal crash near Smooth Rock Falls earlier this month. The March 7…

Fleetworthy, HAAS Alert expand real-time roadside safety alerts

Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert have expanded their partnership to deliver real-time digital alerts designed to improve roadside safety for truck drivers, motorists and emergency responders. Through deeper integration with Fleetworthy’s…

Kapuskasing mayor calls for action after Highway 11 crash

The mayor of Kapuskasing says the latest crash on Highway 11 highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and reliability of Northern Ontario’s highway network. In a statement issued March 9,…

B.C. installing overheight detection system at repeatedly struck Chilliwack overpass

An overpass in British Columbia that has been struck six times since 2021 by commercial vehicles has been chosen as the site for the province’s new overheight detection system (OHDS).

WEX to sponsor TAT’s Harriet Tubman Award in three-year partnership

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) announced a three-year partnership with WEX at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention, naming the payments and mobility…

FleetForce expands CDL training with onsite programs for private fleets

Fleet Force Truck Driver Training is launching a new nationwide program, bringing FMCSA-compliant entry-level driver training (ELDT) onsite for private fleets and carriers. The…