Motive warns of heightened road risks during Christmas season

The Christmas season brings with it increased risks for commercial vehicle drivers, with speeding incidents spiking 12% in the week before the holiday, according to data from Motive. The telematics…

Volvo VNL passes pet safety evaluation

Volvo Trucks North America has passed what it says is the first pet safety evaluation conducted on a heavy-duty longhaul truck, the new Volvo VNL. The evaluation took place Dec.

APTA names Hare Driver of the Year, Dunbar gets Good Samaritan of the Year honor

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) named Stephen Hare of Midland Transport its Driver of the Year, and Raymond Dunbar of Eassons Transportation Group, the Good Samaritan of the Year.

Goodyear accepts nominations for Highway Hero Award

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, which recognizes commercial truck drivers who perform acts of bravery while on duty. Since 1983, the…

Nova Scotia delivers a Christmas gift to Boston, honoring a 107-year-old tradition

The City of Boston lit its official Christmas tree on Boston Common this week, but it’s a celebration that shines far beyond the holiday season. The tree is a gift…

CTOA alleges targeted enforcement during driver misclassification blitzes

The Canadian Truck Operators Association (CTOA) says its members feel targeted by recent and upcoming enforcement initiatives regarding the classification of drivers as independent contractors. The federal government promised in…

MTA recognizes service, safety and innovation at Fall Awards Gala

Manitoba’s Mario Bulacso was named the 2025 CTA-Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year. The longtime driver with HyLife was honored during the Manitoba Trucking…

Knight-Swift driver delivers US Capitol Christmas Tree

Knight-Swift Transportation driver Michael Porter has completed the delivery of the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, hauling the 53-ft. (16.2-meter) Red Fir from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to Washington, D.C.

Reading the Road: How to identify deteriorating winter road conditions

You never forget your first time. Not that first time, the first time you suddenly realize you’ve lost traction and you’re sliding along at the whim of the gods. The…

TCA names Sharp Transportation’s Lewis a Highway Angel

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation, a TCA Highway Angel after he assisted a young woman on Interstate 80 in Iowa following a crash…

Purolator expects to handle 1.3 million parcels daily leading up to Christmas

Purolator says it is expecting to process more than 52 million packages this holiday season, handling an average of 1.3 million pieces each day from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24,…

Dolly Parton partners with Tennessean Travel Stop for 2026 rebrand

Dolly Parton is partnering up with the Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand its flagship location in Cornersville, Tenn., as Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer of 2026. This…

Oklahoma program helps laid-off workers become truck drivers

Workers based in Oklahoma who have recently lost their jobs may be eligible for free training or reduced tuition to become professional truck drivers through a new grant program.Through the…

How to prevent cargo theft in a cargo crime hotbed

Cargo theft is trending downward in Ontario’s Peel Region, but the area remains the No. 3 cargo crime hotbed in North America. And while load thefts are on the decline,…

Scania autonomous trucks show off precision in Red Bull jump challenge

Scania says its latest demonstration of autonomous vehicle precision highlights how close self-driving truck technology is to wider commercial deployment. The Swedish manufacturer recently completed a controlled challenge in which…