Ryder to acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service

Ryder System announced an agreement to acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service, based in Venice, Fla. This acquisition will expand its Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance business into 140 cities…

On the Spot: All-new Volvo VNL’s safety, efficiency features

Leo Barros:  Hi, I’m Leo Barros with Keith here from Volvo. And we’re going to have a little look at the 860 cabin. So, just walk me through the…

Humboldt Broncos crash driver wants permanent resident status returned

The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned. The Immigration and Refugee Board issued a deportation order in May for…

Trucking Announcements: Drummond heads PMTC board, FMCSA appoints chief counsel

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Leanne Drummond took on the role of Private Motor Truck Council of Canada board of director’s…

TTC introduces fifth scholarship award for 2024

The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) has announced the addition of a new scholarship for 2024, increasing the total number of awards to five. This initiative reflects TTC’s commitment to supporting…

ATA supports efforts in combatting predatory towing in U.S.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) shared in a news release that it supports the House Appropriations Committee’s vote to crack down on predatory towing in the 2025 fiscal year’s transportation…

Cargo theft surges 33% in Q2, yet dips 10% from Q1 highs

Cargo theft is still rising, as Verisk’s CargoNet recorded 771 incidents in Q2 this year. While this is a 33% increase compared to the same time last year, it is…

Tobler and Sons first in Canada to order all-new Volvo VNL

Tobler and Sons, a family-owned logistics company, has become Volvo Trucks North America’s first customer in Canada to order the all-new VNL. It is adding two VNL 860s with…

Manitoulin Transport gives back, supports Ontario wildlife

Manitoulin Transport recently delivered six tons of dried dog food to Bear With Us, the largest bear rescue center in Ontario that cares for around 100 black bears. This…

Trucking Announcements: Fleets support kids, students, breast cancer foundation

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, fleets demonstrated their support for various charitable causes. While Challenger Motor Freight donated supplies for kids of…

$47 billion in charging infrastructure needed by 2040 as Canada pushes for greener trucks

The number of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) is projected to reach 414,000 by 2030 and 2.4 million by 2040 to meet the federal target of 100% zero-emission MHDVs…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders, reefer rates weaken, but overall market continues slow recovery

It’s a mixed bag of economic news this week, with reefer rates and Class 8 orders disappointing while the broader market continues its slow recovery. Private fleets continue to aggressively…

OTA favors graduated approach to licensing truck drivers

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is encouraging the provincial government to consider a graduated approach to licensing truck drivers, based on vehicle configurations and a licensing endorsement regime. The…

Lion Force Transport’s safety investments drive growth and efficiency

Founded by three friends and former colleagues in 2016 with just three trucks, Lion Force Transport currently has a fleet of more than 150 trucks and employs nearly 300 drivers.

Tips for freight brokers on how to vet carriers

A freight broker acts as an intermediary that connects its shipper customers — that have goods to transport — with motor carriers, who have the capacity to move those goods. A freight broker’s value lies in its ensuring that the nexus between shipper and motor carrier…