Deadline nears for input on FMCSA’s updated truck crash study 

Less than a week remains for interested parties to submit comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on its plan to conduct an updated study on truck-involved crashes. The Study…

OOIDA urges Congress to strengthen training, licensing standards for commercial drivers

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling on U.S. lawmakers to adopt stronger training, licensing, and qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers and impose tighter oversight over truck…

Nominations open for TCA’s 2026 drivers of the year award

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five winners will receive a $20,000 prize each. The…

DHL Express names Darryl Wettlaufer CEO for Canada

DHL Express has appointed Darryl Wettlaufer as its new CEO in Canada, marking his return to the country after three years leading operations for the company’s regional hubs in the…

Aperia adds location-based ‘Nearby Issues’ feature

Aperia Technologies has added a new location-based feature to its Halo Connect tire management platform. The feature, called Nearby Issues, is now available through the Halo…

White House releases more details of tariffs on heavy trucks, parts

The White House on Oct. 17 released additional details of the planned tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and truck parts starting Nov. 1, including an offset program…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at TEN, ATD; VPs named at Fleet Advantage, Stevens Transport, Kooner FMS

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was filled with executive leadership appointments across the industry. America Tire Distributors named Todd Sanders and Keith…

PMTC supports 2+1 lanes, twinning on key Northern Ontario highways

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has written to federal and provincial leaders, calling for urgent safety and capacity upgrades to Highways 11 and 17, describing them as…

Longhaul electrification feasible along I-10 freight corridor, report finds

Current operational realities of heavy-duty diesel trucking on the I-10 corridor are highly compatible with existing battery-electric vehicle (BEV) capabilities, a new analysis from the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), Altitude…

Erb Group raises more than $20K for local charities

Ontario-based Erb Group raised more than $20,000 for three community organizations through its 32nd annual Charity Golf Tournament, held in September at Rebel Creek Golf Club in Petersburg, Ont. The…

Michelin rolls out TreadEye technology across U.S. retread network

Michelin has completed the deployment of its proprietary TreadEye technology across the Michelin Retread Technologies franchise network in the U.S. TreadEye, described by the company as an “industry-leading tread depth…

Trimac expands tank depot operations with new U.S. facility

Trimac Transportation has expanded its full-service ISO tank depot network with the addition of a new facility in Markham, Ill., which began operations on Oct. 1. The depot offers cleaning,…

U.S. DOT pulls California funding over English language rule enforcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation said it is withholding over US$40 million from California for failing to comply with English language proficiency (ELP) standards.  “California is the only state in…

Imperial Dade Canada receives first Mack Pioneer in the country

Imperial Dade Canada has taken delivery of the first Mack Pioneer in Canada, marking the debut of the new truck north of the border. The day cab unit was delivered…

Trucks for Change responding to worsening food insecurity crisis

While facing struggles of their own amid a persistent freight market downturn, Trucks for Change (T4C) partner fleets remained exceptionally busy over the past year doing good for others. Those…