Ontario to launch 10-year autonomous commercial vehicle pilot program

Ontario is taking a step toward modernizing its transportation sector by introducing a new Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (ACMV) Pilot Program. This 10-year pilot, proposed under…

CITT, Champlain College partner to offer transportation, logistics training in French

Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT), Canada’s logistics association, announced it is partnering with Champlain College Saint-Lambert in Montreal, Que., bringing…

Further harmonization is needed to eliminate domestic trade barriers

On Sept. 26, a new pilot program was launched to mutually recognize regulatory requirements throughout the trucking sector. One of the big wins is regarding permit…

Trucking’s dirty underbelly is an embarrassment

It’s getting embarrassing to say you work in the Canadian trucking industry. I’m officially sick and tired of hearing about another carrier breaking the law. This week, drivers weren’t paid.

Trucking Announcements: Erb supports Local Community Food Centre; KAG and MADD honor impaired driving victims

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Erb Group’s continuous support of the Standford 5K Run event helped it raise $40,000 for Local…

Truck drivers win instant lottery prizes

Two truck drivers are celebrating after winning big instant lottery prizes in Ontario. Colin Caines of Brampton won a $100,000 top prize with Instant Crossword Tripler, while Leslie Mann of…

Port of Montreal faces potential supply chain disruptions amid overtime strike

An overtime strike by the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE Local 375, began at the Port of Montreal at 7 a.m. on Oct.10. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) said in a statement…

Councillor asks Caledon staff to explore broader truck ban

A councillor in Caledon, Ont., has introduced a motion asking town staff to work with the Region of Peel to investigate the feasibility of a truck ban – other than…

Hankook Tire launches SmartLine AL50 for car haulers

Hankook Tire has introduced the SmartLine AL50, a new truck and bus radial (TBR) tire designed for the car hauler segment, focusing on long-distance durability and…

Shell Starship 3.0 provides sustainability, fuel efficiency roadmap

I am one of a handful of people on Earth who can say they’ve driven a Starship 3.0. “Sounds like you are going to Mars,” a buddy said when I…

Manitoulin opens Lloydminster terminal

Manitoulin Transport has announced the opening of a new terminal in Lloydminster, Alta. Located at 31 Production Ave., the facility enhances the company’s regional service capabilities. It features 10 dock…

Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, allowing the project to proceed. In a unanimous…

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies names Taylor as general manager

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announced that James Taylor has been named general manager, effective this month. He will be joined by Christie Roadknight as deputy general manager. Meanwhile, Genoveva…

Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal plan to halt all overtime work starting later this week in a pressure tactic aimed at management as contract talks grind on. The union…

Truckers need healthier food at truck stops, clean washrooms at rest areas: USask researcher

Truck drivers hauling freight across Canada continue to highlight the lack of clean washrooms with running water, healthy food options and safe, paved and well-lit parking spaces. And now there’s…