Fleets that embrace AI now will lead in efficiency, experts say

Leaders from OpenAI and Samsara spoke of how fleets can start using AI to boost productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce operational costs, with some companies…

Industry golf event raises $150K for charity

Manitoulin Transport and Traction UAP hosted their 17th annual charity golf tournament June 23-24, raising more than $150,000 for charity and bringing the total raised by the event to…

Fleets reshape AI adoption with focus on care over control, see retention gains

Driver-facing cameras and AI coaching are helping fleets tackle workforce retention. And while cameras once drew skepticism, executives from DHL, XPO, and Helix Traffic Solutions said that attitudes are…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has thanked Canada for dropping its digital services tax in a move to resume trade negotiations with the United States. “Thank you Canada…

Trucking Announcements: Musket’s Pride parade; Samsara recognizes Martin Brower’s Khorev

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Vipar’s vice-president of business development announced his retirement after nearly two decades with the company.

Vay, Kodiak Robotics team up on Assisted Autonomy to remotely control trucks

Vay, provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, and autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics, have announced a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, Vay’s technology is helping enable Kodiak’s proprietary Assisted Autonomy…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.”…