Trucking Announcements: New hires at CargoM, 7Gen, IntelliTrans

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, CargoM appointed Louis-Philippe Allard as its executive director, and Grote Industries promoted Cesar Perez-Bolivar to…

Alberta’s drivers out-earn national average, but province struggles with retention, input costs: THRC

Alberta sees increased demand for workers despite decreased unemployment rates in the trucking and logistics sector and an increased flow of females and youth in non-driving occupations, according to…

An inconvenient truth for the fossil fuel industry

If the goal of the photo optimized COP 29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the environmental hug-a-thon that took place last week, is to force…

Cargo theft risks rise with 174 Thanksgiving incidents since 2019

Transportation companies are being warned to prepare for heightened cargo theft risks during the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., as criminals continue to evolve their methods. CargoNet has reported…

Hexagon Agility doubles renewable fuel system capacity with new facility in Rialto

Hexagon Agility has opened a new assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., doubling its output capacity and ramping up production of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural…

Brandt Named as a Liquidator for Truck Leasing Firm’s Fleet Assets

Brandt Peterbilt appointed to disperse major portion of bankrupt Mississauga-based company’s equipment. Regina, Saskatchewan – The Canadian trucking industry can look forward to a sudden influx…

Alberta’s plans for new truck driver training, licensing regime take shape

Further details are beginning to emerge in Alberta’s plan to revamp Class 1 driver training and introduce a phased approach to licensing, assessments, and an optional Red Seal certification.

Smart Freight Centre launches transportation analytics certificate

Smart Freight Centre is partnering with the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) to offer the…

McBean, Payne, Coletto to speak at 2025 Women with Drive summit

Trucking HR Canada has revealed that Canadian Olympian Marnie McBean, human capital expert Angela Payne, and public opinion analyst David Coletto will speak at its 2025…

Emterra shares early results on its electric refuse collections pilot in Ontario

Emterra Environmental is reporting positive early results from its Ontario electric waste collection vehicle pilot, which launched in December 2023. Running in Brampton and Mississauga, Ont. for a…

Pre-buy strategies are critical as EPA27 regulations and challenges approach

Fleet managers face key decisions that need to be made today as they brace for EPA27 emissions rules that will add an estimated $25,000 to $30,000 to the cost…

Attitude, culture, collaboration key to solving the technician crisis

A shift in workshop culture and proactive, supportive approaches are crucial for addressing the heavy-duty technician shortage facing the trucking industry, industry experts agree. During a recent…

UPS pushes for carbon neutrality with diversified low-carbon strategies, electrification

UPS has set a target to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050, leveraging a mix of alternative fuels, fleet electrification, and operational efficiencies to meet its sustainability goals.

MTA honors trucking heroes, top fleets, and industry leaders

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) recognized TransX’s Henrik Hansen, who received the MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero award at the MTA Fall Awards Gala on Nov. 15. The organization has also…

PMTC names enforcement gaps, unqualified drivers, and jurisdiction issues as key trucking challenges

Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) president Mike Millian can identify a long list of changes that would improve safety, fairness, and professionalism in trucking. Stronger compliance audits,…