ATA’s focus turns from environmental battles to tech, safety, and fraud protection, Spear says

With several environmental policy battles settled, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is shifting its attention to safety technology, artificial intelligence, and pressing infrastructure, cargo theft and lawsuit abuse issues that…

Manitoulin Transport hauls emergency pet food supplies to communities affected by wildfires

Manitoulin Transport helped delivered 20 pallets of emergency pet food supplies as wildfires continue to displace communities across Manitoba and Northern Ontario. The shipments, made in partnership with the Hamilton…

Mack’s Anthem to live on, with completely new design and purpose

The Mack Anthem has been redesigned and repurposed to serve as the company’s new regional haul tractor, after relinquishing the title of on-highway flagship to the recently introduced Mack Pioneer.

Trucking Announcements: Kenworth parade; KAG Canada helps Habitat for Humanity; BCTA, PMTC announce new boards of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kenworth hosted its fourth annual truck parade in Ohio, and KAG Canada helped build homes for Habitat…

Volvo Group names Simons SVP of aftermarket parts sales for Mack, Volvo Trucks

(Photo: Supplied) Richard Simons has been appointed senior vice-president of aftermarket parts sales for Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, effective June 30, the company announced in a…

Fleets turn to front-end protection amid spikes in costly wildlife strikes

As wildlife-related collisions continue to plague commercial truckers across Canada, more fleets are turning to front-end protection systems to avoid costly damage, lengthy downtime, and safety risks for drivers. “With…

Erb Transport’s Jutzi named Grand Champion at CORTDC for second year in a row

Stewart Jutzi of Erb Transport earned top honors once again at the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships (CORTDC), taking home the Grand Champion title and…

Dot Foods triples Calgary warehouse capacity with new distribution center

Dot Foods Canada and its transportation arm, Dot Transportation Canada, have celebrated a move to a larger distribution center in Calgary, Alta., tripling their previous capacity to meet growing demand…

PMTC honors fleet graphics award winners

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) unwrapped seven winners of its 2025 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, calling them “the most colorful awards in the trucking community.” The winners…

HTEC, Flying J Canada Transport, Giant Tiger Wholesale win PMTC’s Fleet Safety Awards

Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC), Flying J Canada Transport and Giant Tiger Wholesale were recognized as the winners of the 2025 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) Fleet…

Purolator cuts GHGs, expands EV fleet, boosts renewable diesel use in 2024: Report

Purolator is moving rapidly towards its sustainability goals, including decarbonizing its ground transportation operations. The company achieved a 14.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from…

Motive acquires InceptEV to improve EV forecasting, help electrify fleets

Motive has acquired battery intelligence startup InceptEV to enhance its platform with more precise electric vehicle (EV) forecasting and help commercial fleets cut costs and complexity during electrification. The move…

WTFC’s Changemakers Award to honor Mackenzie

A new award recognizing leadership rooted in empathy and community will be presented for the first time at the 8th annual Bridging the Barriers Conference in Mississauga, Ont., Sept. 15-16.

Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s…

Understanding your HVUT obligations as cross-border carriers

If you’re a carrier operating into the United States, you have a long list of actions to comply with rules for motor carriers. Changing border crossing and motor carrier safety…