‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday’s collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container…

TruckNews.com readers can save $50 on ACT Expo registration

TruckNews.com is sponsoring the upcoming Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, offering readers $50 off on registrations. The event is set to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California…

Quebec trucking leaders say economy is top concern

Isaac Instruments brought the leaders of two of Quebec’s largest trucking companies, Karine Goyette, co-president of C.A.T. Transport, and Eric Gignac, chief executive officer of Groupe Guilbault, together on stage…

Women with Drive 2025 registration open

Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) 11th annual Women with Drive leadership summit is now open for registration. (Photo: Trucking HR Canada) Set to take place on…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer

The union representing some 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal has overwhelmingly rejected a deal with their employers association, and a lockout at the facility is underway. A spokesman…

PMTC, QTA among 130 groups calling for federal action on B.C. ports dispute ahead of talks

A total of 130 Canadian associations and organizations signed Canada’s Chamber of Commerce letter to federal government expressing concern over the shutdown of British Columbia ports…

Two B.C. men charged with smuggling emissions defeat devices into U.S.

Two men from British Columbia are among four accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks from Canada into the U.S. and selling them online…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Fleets cautious with Class 8 orders, spot market improves in line with expectations

With 2025 order books now open, fleets are ordering Class 8 trucks at a “healthy” but cautious level, industry forecasters report. Inventory levels remain high, meaning OEMs will be pressured…

OTA backs bill requiring Class G drivers to wait a year for commercial licence

MPP Amarjot Sandhu, parliamentary assistant to the minister of infrastructure, has introduced a private member’s bill that would enforce a one-year waiting period after obtaining a Class G driver’s licence…

Mack Trucks reaches 200,000 connected Class 8 vehicle milestone

Mack Trucks has produced more than 200,000 connected Class 8 trucks since 2014, each equipped with its proprietary telematics gateway, the company announced in a news release commemorating the milestone.

Lion losses widen

Lion Electric posted a third quarter net loss of $33.9 million (all figures US) as revenue slipped $49.7 million year over year. The fledgling Canadian electric truck maker delivered 89…

Stakeholders concerned over deteriorating safety, compliance standards in Ontario

Trucking industry stakeholders have raised the alarm about an increasing number of companies, schools and drivers in Ontario who do not rise to the minimum professional requirements, and in many…

Trump’s re-election sparks trucking reactions, as Canada hopes to work on trade priorities

The U.S. trucking industry is responding to Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 presidential election victory with both congratulations and readiness to address key issues with the new administration. In Canada,…

Newfoundland’s CTI trucking school teaches safety, patience

A Newfoundland truck driving school takes students along the paths of safety and patience as they prepare for a career behind the wheel. And this is achieved through many hours…