Border enforcement teams discover 189 kg of cocaine in commercial vehicle

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Integrated Border Enforcement Team discovered 189 kg of cocaine in a commercial truck crossing the border at Coutts, Alta. The Integrated Border Enforcement…

U.S. officials nab truckers at Ontario border with 483 kg of cocaine in trailer

U.S. border officials arrested two truck drivers attempting to smuggle hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into Canada. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a British Columbia-registered tractor hauling…

Cargo theft, fraud surge during holidays as criminals adopt new methods, reports warn

Cargo thieves are adopting new, sophisticated methods — including the use of fraudulent credentials and compromised U.S. Department of Transportation authorities — to exploit fleets’ vulnerabilities during the holiday season.

CTA commends Alberta’s plan to strengthen border with U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. The unit is…

Motive introduces AI-powered fraud prevention controls

Motive has unveiled new AI-powered fraud controls exclusively for its Motive Card users. The feature is designed to help fleets identify and prevent fuel fraud before…

Mackie Transportation to sport 30th wrap for Know Human Trafficking campaign

The 30th truck and trailer wrap designed as part of the Know Human Trafficking campaign has hit the road, bringing awareness of the crime to motorists on Canada’s busiest highway…

Illinois police nab two Ontario men with cocaine worth US$40 million in truck

Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested two men from Ontario after a trooper discovered suspected cocaine worth more than US$40 million in their tractor-trailer. On Nov. 29 at 2:10 p.m., a…

Truckstop helps brokers avoid fraud with Risk Factors Advanced

Truckstop has introduced a Risk Factors Advanced feature to help vet carriers and prevent fraud. It was launched during International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 17-23 and…

Cargo theft risks rise with 174 Thanksgiving incidents since 2019

Transportation companies are being warned to prepare for heightened cargo theft risks during the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., as criminals continue to evolve their methods. CargoNet has reported over…

Manitoba RCMP issue nationwide warrant for Ontario trucker following fatal highway crash

Manitoba RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for an Ontario truck driver who was allegedly involved in a crash that killed a woman and an eight-year-old girl. Navjeet Singh…

Two B.C. men charged with smuggling emissions defeat devices into U.S.

Two men from British Columbia are among four accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks from Canada into the U.S. and selling them online…

Trucker Tools launches fraud toolkit

Trucker Tools has introduced its fraud toolkit, a suite of advanced fraud detection features designed to help freight brokers combat the increasing sophistication of fraudulent activities…

Ontario to launch 10-year autonomous commercial vehicle pilot program

Ontario is taking a step toward modernizing its transportation sector by introducing a new Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (ACMV) Pilot Program. This 10-year pilot, proposed under…

Canadian trucker arrested after 123.9 kg cocaine bust in Indiana

A Canadian truck driver has been arrested and faces drug charges after 123.9 kg of cocaine was discovered in the trailer he was hauling in Indiana. The Indiana State Police…

Cargo thefts in Peel Region soar as tractors, trailers worth $16.73M stolen this year

Cargo theft in the Greater Toronto Area’s Peel Region has taken a disturbing turn, placing it third in North America for high cargo theft activity, as organized crime groups use…