CBSA intercepts truck with 6.27 kg of suspected opium pods at Ontario border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers arrested an individual after they stopped a commercial vehicle attempting to enter Canada with suspected opium pods, heroin and steroids. On Dec. 30, 2024,…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders ‘slightly outperform’ while carrier optimism grows

Truck orders were weaker month to month, but stronger year over year, according to the latest data. The spot market strengthened and a new survey suggests carriers are increasingly optimist…

Trucking company seeks $27 million from B.C. city for blocking access to property

A trucking company is suing the City of Maple Ridge, B.C., and claiming $27 million in damages, for being unable to operate at a property in the city. Chohan Carriers…

AI-driven threats to dominate trucking cybersecurity issues in 2025

Cybersecurity will be one of the most pressing challenges for the trucking industry in 2025, according to the latest National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) trucking…

Muench named ColdFront president

ColdFront, a distributor for Carrier Transicold in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan, has announced a leadership transition as it enters 2025, with Kevin Johnson stepping back from day-to-day operations and Peter…

Backeberg takes the helm at Daimler Trucks Remarketing

Chris Backeberg has been appointed president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing (DTR), effective Jan. 6, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced in a news release. Backeberg will oversee all aspects…

Orange EV hires Roubi, Lazreq

Orange EV, a manufacturer of electric terminal trucks, has appointed Olivier Roubi as vice-president of rental and leasing and Zouhair Lazreq as vice-president of engineering. Olivier Roubi (Photo: Orange…

Torc Robotics to establish autonomous truck hub in Dallas

Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG specializing in self-driving vehicle technology, signed a lease agreement for a new facility in Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development, which will serve as its…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at PrePass Safety Alliance, Elgin Industries

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, this includes Mill Creek Motor Freight’s holiday giving efforts, as well as appointment of Erik Dietz as…

CBSA to adjust hours at some land entry ports on Jan.6

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced adjustments to hours of service at 35 land ports of entry across Canada, effective Monday, Jan.6, at 12:01 a.m. in local time…

Purolator’s EV fleet expands with emphasis on safety protocols and measured adoption

Purolator’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet has surpassed 150 units, marking significant progress in its environmental goals. However, the company’s “slow and measured” approach to EV adoption emphasizes enhanced safety measures,…

Motiv Electric Trucks marks 5 million miles driven milestone

Motiv Electric Trucks has announced its fleet of medium-duty electric trucks and buses has collectively surpassed 5 million miles driven. The company says the milestone reflects its 15 years of…

Holiday season brings increased speeding, collisions: Motive

The holiday season poses heightened risks for commercial drivers, with a 10% rise in speeding events and a 32% spike in collisions on Christmas Day alone, according to Motive’s Holiday…

Trucking Announcements: Ryder names Diez as president, Charbonneau joins Globocam

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Manitoulin transport gave back to local communities across Ontario and Lori Knudson of RST Sunbury Transport has…

Cargo theft, fraud surge during holidays as criminals adopt new methods, reports warn

Cargo thieves are adopting new, sophisticated methods — including the use of fraudulent credentials and compromised U.S. Department of Transportation authorities — to exploit fleets’ vulnerabilities during the holiday season.