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…

New reports cite uptick in U.S. trucking activity

The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported Oct. 15 that while its overall freight transportation services index (TSI) dipped 0.1% in August from July, trucking activity…

Truck-Lite celebrates 70 years in lighting systems business

Truck-Lite is marking its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades in vehicle lighting, harness, and electronic system services business. Founded in 1955 with the introduction of the first sealed lamp for…

DTNA appoints Berg as VP of vocational sales national accounts

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) appointed Eugene Berg vice-president of vocational sales national accounts, effective Oct. 20. He will report to David Carson, senior vice-president of sales and marketing, succeeding…

Speeding, distracted and impaired driving top violations during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week

Law enforcement officers in Canada and the U.S. pulled over 8,739 vehicles during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, issuing 3,230 warnings and 1,839 tickets/citations to commercial and passenger vehicle drivers…

Registration opens for 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For conference

Best Fleets to Drive For, a North America-wide evaluation program recognizing the best workplaces in trucking, has opened registration for its 2026 Education & Awards Conference.