Ontario insurance brokers deny links to website that used their names to sell trucking insurance

An Ontario-based company offering trucking insurance quotes is raising concerns after multiple licensed brokers said they have no affiliation with the operation, despite being listed on its website as part…

Erb gets a playoff assist with Kitchener Rangers OHL team

Ontario’s Erb Transport performed a last-minute, overnight delivery run to ensure the local hockey team, the Kitchener Rangers, had their equipment in place for a game after a trailer breakdown…

St. Christopher Fund raises $10,000 at Mid-America Trucking Show

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) raised more than $10,000 during the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) through a silent auction and donations collected during the event. MATS took…

Freightliner adds new safety features to Detroit Assurance suite

Freightliner is expanding its Detroit Assurance safety system with new capabilities to reduce collision risk in complex driving environments. The updates — Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist…

Alberta fleets push beyond compliance to build safety culture

Safety culture in trucking fleets must be driven from the top and reinforced at every level of an organization, fleet executives said at the Alberta Motor Transport Association annual conference…

Driver training, incentives help shed fuel costs

Driver behavior remains the single biggest lever fleets can pull to improve both fuel efficiency and safety, but changing habits at scale requires a combination of training, data, and meaningful…

Manitoba Trucking Association names 2026-27 board, leadership team

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has named its 2026-27 board of directors and executive, with a continued focus on enforcement, training and industry advocacy, including ongoing pressure to address Driver…

Landstar agents, safety leaders recognized at annual convention

Landstar used its annual Agent Convention to spotlight the people behind its network, with independent agents and safety leaders taking center stage among the 2025 award winners. Independent agent Mark…

OTA seeks overhaul of Facility Association insurance access

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is developing a proposal to reform how commercial carriers access Facility Association (FA) insurance, aiming to limit long-term reliance on the system and address what…

Data, duty-cycles drive zero-emission truck decisions

Planning, partnerships and a clear understanding of duty cycles are emerging as critical factors in the adoption of electric trucks, panelists said during a discussion at Truck World 2026 in…

Smart trailer tech shifts from monitoring to action, cutting downtime, fuel use

Trailers are now rapidly evolving from being passive equipment units into connected, data-rich assets that can help fleets improve uptime, cut emissions and reshape operations management due to technology like…

Fleets weigh cost, trust and infrastructure in electrification journey

Fleet operators are continuing to test and adopt electric trucks, but decisions are increasingly tied to clear business cases, infrastructure readiness, and confidence in long-term support, panellists said during Truck…

Smarter Tire Management for Modern Fleets

Tire failures are one of the most common—and costly—issues facing heavy-duty fleets. A blown tire can lead to downtime, missed deliveries, safety risks, and unexpected expenses. While tire…

TCA awards record $182,000 in scholarships for 2026-27

The Truckload Carriers Association announced it has awarded a record $182,000 in scholarships to 64 students for the 2026-27 academic year. The funding, provided through the TCA Scholarship Fund, supports…

LightMetrics launches AI filter to reduce false safety alerts in driver monitoring systems

LightMetrics is introducing ΦFP, a cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) layer designed to reduce false safety alerts from in-cab cameras. The company says the launch comes as…