Canada falling behind on zero-emission commercial vehicle transition: report

Canada is falling behind its global peers in the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, a recent report from Clean Energy Canada says. While countries like the U.S. and those in…

MTO doesn’t have authority to verify driver’s immigration status during inspections

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) told TruckNews.com that it does not have the authority to verify a driver’s immigration status when conducting commercial vehicle inspections. The ministry was responding to…

Truck driver detention costs industry $15 billion in 2023: ATRI

Truck driver detention at customer facilities cost the U.S. for-hire trucking industry $11.5 billion (all numbers US) in lost productivity and another $3.6 billion in direct expenses in 2023, according…

Fleets buckle in for extended downturn, focus on internal improvements

Fleet executives speaking at FTR’s annual Transportation Conference are not anticipating an imminent turnaround in freight conditions, and are instead turning focus inward to ensure they’re ready to return to…

Volvo Trucks ramps up use of low-CO2-emission steel

Volvo Trucks is increasing the use of low-CO2-emission steel in its production, with plans to integrate the material into tens of thousands of trucks starting next year. This steel, is…

Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in aifleet to enhance truck utilization

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has announced an investment in U.S.-based trucking company aifleet, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, particularly in truck…

Tumber becomes president of Kriska Transportation Group

David Tumber was appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of Kriska Transportation Group. Tumber has been with the company for almost a decade, serving as COO for the last…

Reed named CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built Buses

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freightliner Custom Chassis and Thomas Built Buses, effective Sept. 9. Reed…

B.C. ferry sidelined for six months

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster, a ferry that regularly carries commercial vehicles and passengers between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay – linking Vancouver to Victoria, will be out of service…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

U.S. truck driver charged after meth, stolen firearm found at Ontario border

A U.S. truck driver has been charged after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered a stolen, loaded firearm and methamphetamines in his truck at the Lansdowne, Ont. port of…

ESDC introduces new resources on Driver Inc. misclassification

As National Trucking Week unfolds, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is highlighting the trucking industry’s contributions while focusing on the issue of employee misclassification in the sector. ESDC released…

Radstrom appointed CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG, succeeding Daum

Daimler Truck Holding AG has appointed Karin Radstrom as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct.1. Radstrom, who will hold the position until Jan. 31, 2029, succeeds Martin…

Recognizing challenges, industry support required to achieve Red Seal for truck driving

Drumming up industry support, keeping egos in check and recognizing challenges should be the first steps to getting truck driving recognized as a Red Seal occupation…

High Bar Brands acquires BettsHD

High Bar Brands (HBB), a provider of commercial vehicle solutions, has announced its acquisition of BettsHD, a division of the Betts Company, based in Fresno, Calif. The BettsHD brand, known…