ATA’s Women in Motion urges Congress to expand truck parking

The American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion (WIM) Council is urging Congress to prioritize expanded truck parking access as lawmakers prepare the next surface transportation reauthorization. WIM Chairwoman Emily Williams…

OTA speaks out against proposed Windsor truck tolls

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is raising concerns about a proposal by Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to impose temporary tolls on trucks using Huron Church Road to access the Ambassador…

Quarterhill to expand truck weigh-in-motion network in Massachusetts

Toronto-based Quarterhill Inc. has been awarded a contract to help expand the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) weigh-in-motion program, aimed at improving commercial vehicle safety and freight data collection. The…

Ontario to widen Hwy. 17 between Town of Renfrew and Arnprior

The Ontario government has issued a request for proposals to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. “As President…

Carney says he spoke to Trump after president threatened to block Gordie Howe bridge

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be resolved following a call with the…

Gordie Howe International Bridge vital to Canadian and US economies

The decision to construct the Gordie Howe International Bridge exemplifies how two long-standing allies and trading partners can work together toward shared economic benefits that strengthen both nations. As in…

Centennial Bridge in Miramichi, N.B., to shut in April

The Centennial Bridge in Miramichi will undergo its first full closure this year as part of a multi-year rehabilitation project, New Brunswick’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has confirmed. The…

Trump threatens to block opening of Windsor-Detroit bridge

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening not to allow a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit to open, arguing that the United States should first be compensated.  Trump said…

Pennsylvania adds 339 more truck parking spaces

Pennsylvania has added 339 new truck parking spaces as part of its commitment to deliver at least 1,200 spaces by the end of 2026. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has…

Richmond, B.C., rolling out overnight truck parking pilot for local operators

The City of Richmond, B.C., is launching a one-year commercial truck parking pilot program aimed at addressing growing demand for overnight parking. The pilot will provide about 65 on-street commercial…

Strain placed on grid by electric trucks overestimated: Pembina Institute

An analysis by the Pembina Institute has found electric trucks place less strain on the electrical grid than first expected. The study titled Planning to Charge…

Phillips Industries opens Cincinnati DC to expedite aftermarket deliveries

Phillips Industries has opened a new distribution center in the Cincinnati area, which will expedite deliveries to customers. Located just off Interstates 75, 71 and 275, the 67,000 sq.-ft. facility…

MTO identifies rest area site in Wawa, Ont.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has identified vacant crown land within the boundaries of Wawa, Ont. for a new rest area (see map below). This location was selected as…

Streetline to offer real-time truck parking availability reports along I-5

Intelligent transportation system company Streetline has expanded its advanced Truck Parking Information Management System and ParkerTruck mobile app to help truckers find parking along the Interstate 5 corridor in Washington.

Squeaky wheels could get infrastructure grease flowing

In Canada, we work with what we have and sometimes forget that our supply chain infrastructure is not so great. Truckers hauling freight across the country are used to delays.