Teamwork makes the team driving work

Leah Gorham recalls how her boyfriend and co-driver, Roland Bereczki, once ‘demoted’ her from night shift duty after she accidentally pulled into a mall. Bereczki has been driving since 2003,…

Trucking announcements: Martel joins TFI International’s board, students get a taste of trucking careers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes an addition to TFI International’s board of directors; a promotion at Atlas Van…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2023: The Top 100 list revealed

Today’s Trucking has compiled the list of the Top 100 – Canada’s biggest for-hire fleets based on equipment counts. And some familiar names continue to dominate the top of the…

Veteran drivers help guide Waabi in autonomous journey

Waabi, a business using artificial intelligence to refine autonomous truck systems, is relying on some real-world intelligence as well. The Canadian-headquartered company has adopted a new million-mile driver advisory…

Linda Young wins first Women with Drive Leadership Award

Bison Transport’s vice-president, human resources and people development, Linda Young was named the first ever Women with Drive Leadership Award winner. Young was presented the award at the end of…

Sourcing hydrogen for fuel-cell-electric trucks remains a challenge

There’s lot of talk about hydrogen as Canada’s fuel of the future. While there’s little doubt it will play a role in decarbonizing our economy, the pathway to hydrogen-powered transportation…

Trucking executive outlook: Rob Penner, Bison Transport

As 2022 comes to an end, TruckNews.com reached out to several trucking industry executives to ask about the biggest challenge their fleets will face in the coming year, and how…

OTA honors top driver, industry champion, and highway hero

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has distributed its top honors for 2022, recognizing a top driver, longtime industry partner, and a highway hero. Don Dunbar of Tandet Group, a 40-year…

Bison Transport scales up U.S. operations by acquiring Pottle’s

Bison Transport has continued its U.S. growth with the acquisition of Maine-based Pottle’s Transport. Pottle’s is a truckload fleet operating more than 200 tractors, 750 trailers and a third-party logistics…

5 tips to diagnose truck electrical problems

Diagnosing truck electrical issues can be like chasing ghosts in the machine. Just where is the source of the real problem? Here are five tips to help identify the root…

How to complete truck electrical repairs

Electrics is one aspect of truck repair where a little bit of knowledge can be more harmful than helpful. Electrical troubles don’t always present in a way that intuitively leads…

Troubleshooting complex truck electrical systems requires a surgical approach

Luckily for driver Bob, he wasn’t following a convoy of bikers down the highway when his horn started blowing and kept on blowing. While driver Jane might have looked a…

Analysis and answers needed in zero-emissions shift

Look no further than some of Canada’s largest transportation providers for evidence of a shift to zero-emission vehicles. CN will take delivery of 15 battery-electric trucks this year. Walmart Canada…

Trucks for Change delivers for food banks

Trucks for Change (T4C) carrier partners will deliver nearly 1 million pounds of food to 46 food banks across Canada, helping The For Good Foundation deliver cases of shelf-stable products.

Bison driver named Highway Angel

A Bison Transport driver from Linden, Alta., is among the latest Highway Angels recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Larry Williams was driving on Hwy. 1, just west of…