AI provides actionable data to trucking companies

Artificial intelligence or AI presents actionable information to the trucking industry in a world that is drowning in data. Debunking myths and rumors about the technology is important for its…

Whiteman named FSC’s Ontario safety professional of the year

The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) recognized Tara Whiteman of Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) as a provincial safety professional of the year. During the 33rd FSC’s annual conference in Brampton, Ont.,…

Mill Creek Motor Freight’s Melo named FSC provincial driver of the year

Eric Melo of Mill Creek Motor Freight received the Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Provincial Truck Driver of the Year award along with a $2,500 cheque from Truck Right, driver management…

Isuzu opens Toronto parts distribution center operated by JD Smith

Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada (ICTC) has launched a new parts distribution center in Toronto. The facility, which began operations on Oct. 21, is operated by JD Smith. The distribution…

TCA opens nominations for 2025 professional drivers of the year award

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards that will celebrate five professional drivers with a $20,000 prize each.

MTA raises concerns over restored apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is expressing concerns about the recently restored one-to-one apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio, fearing it could negatively impact apprentices in Manitoba’s trucking industry without improving safety. Aaron Dolyniuk,…

Applications open for 2025 Top Fleet Employers program

Trucking HR Canada has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program, with a deadline set for Feb. 14, 2025. The program aims…

Isaac Instruments user conference explores top industry concerns, economy

The realities of a prolonged trucking recession were reflected in the latest Top Industry Issues survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), with the driver shortage falling to…

Tourmaline, Clean Energy expand CNG fueling network in Western Canada 

Tourmaline and Clean Energy are expanding their compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling network across Western Canada, with two new stations opening in Calgary and Grande Prairie, Alta. These stations mark…

Women’s representation grows in U.S. transportation leadership, declines to 9.5% among drivers

Women now make up 9.5% of CDL-holding professional drivers in the U.S., a drop from 12% last year. This is according to the Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) latest…

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…

Humber College to close commercial truck driving program

Humber College will be shutting down its Commercial Truck Driving Program at the end of this year, citing changing market conditions that have made the program unsustainable. The program, which…

Q3 cargo theft incidents 14% higher than last year

Cargo thefts across the U.S. and Canada saw a sharp rise in the third quarter of 2024, with 776 theft events reported, representing a 14% increase compared to the same…

T4C donates goods raised at Truck World; delivers 1.7 million pounds of food since May 2023

Trucks for Change (T4C) raised $2,315 in cash and non-perishable goods during a food drive at Truck World in April, with all donations going to the Newmarket Food Pantry, which…

NACFE report highlights challenges, benefits on path to decarbonizing reefers

A new report has laid out the challenges that lie along the path of decarbonizing the transport of temperature-controlled freight. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) said there…