Thieves snatch cargo worth millions while trucks on the move in Greater Toronto Area

One suspect is in custody and police are on the lookout for two others after cargo worth millions of dollars was stolen from trucks while they were operating in the…

Battle Motors unwraps Class 6 Striker

Battle Motors announced the launch of the Striker, a non-CDL Class 6 truck. Available in medium-duty configurations with a GVWR of 25,999 to 33,000 lb., the…

Canadian Roadcheck blitz puts one in three vehicles out of service

Canadian enforcement teams placed 33.2% of inspected vehicles out of service during the international Roadcheck blitz that was conducted May 14-16, compared to a 23.2% out-of-service rate in the U.S.

Ontario fleet first to adopt Isaac’s integration with Trimble Transportation Cloud

Isaac Instruments completed an integration with Trimble‘s cloud-based Innovative Access Plus transportation management system (TMS) through the Trimble Transportation Cloud. Ontario-based Grant…

Truck Rodeo is reborn in Lorrainville, remaining in Témiscamingue

The Notre-Dame-du-Nord Truck Rodeo , cancelled in 2024, is being reborn and will now be known as the Témiscamingue Truck Rodeo, the municipality of Lorrainville announced on its social networks. Lorrainville is located about…

Unpaid truck drivers urge federal lawmakers to reform industry

Truck drivers claiming unpaid wages protested in Brampton, Ont., on Sept. 21 demanding action from the federal government. Truckers delivered letters over the weekend to more than 40 members of…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Attrix, Rand McNally

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ryan Fletcher joined Attrix as sales director for Ontario and the Western Canada region and Rand McNally…

Cargo thefts in Peel Region soar as tractors, trailers worth $16.73M stolen this year

Cargo theft in the Greater Toronto Area’s Peel Region has taken a disturbing turn, placing it third in North America for high cargo theft activity, as organized crime groups use…

In pictures: Tens of thousands attend IAA Transportation

The world’s largest commercial transport show, IAA Transportation, is taking place all week in Hanover, Germany. This gigantic event takes place every second year and…

Recruitment strategies have to change to attract youth to trucking: panel

Recruiting and retaining the next generation of talent in the trucking industry requires a shift in practices, including actively seeking out younger candidates, active mentorship, understanding their workplace expectations, and…

Anita Anand taking on transport portfolio after Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet

Treasury Board President Anita Anand will take on the additional role of transport minister this afternoon, after Pablo Rodriguez resigned from cabinet to run for the Quebec Liberal leadership. A…

TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers to tackle benchmarking, market strategies, industry outlook

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) set the agenda for its Bridging Border Barriers meeting on Nov. 20 in Mississauga, Ont., which will feature industry experts, including executives from companies such…

Another $1 million in rebates available for sustainable MHDVs in B.C.

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has secured another $1 million in rebates for fuel-saving technologies through the latest intake of the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program, now in its…

Q&A: Legal experts answer trucking questions about liability, risk management

The trucking industry is facing new challenges with the introduction of electric vehicles, evolving sustainability expectations, and complex legal scenarios. During a panel at the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada’s…

WTFC awards Kelly, Boddy for mentorship and allyship efforts

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) presented David Kelly and Andrea Boddy with mentorship and allyship excellence awards on Sept. 17 at the WTFC’s seventh annual Bridging the Gaps…