Isaac Instruments user conference explores top industry concerns, economy

The realities of a prolonged trucking recession were reflected in the latest Top Industry Issues survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), with the driver shortage falling to…

Tourmaline, Clean Energy expand CNG fueling network in Western Canada 

Tourmaline and Clean Energy are expanding their compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling network across Western Canada, with two new stations opening in Calgary and Grande Prairie, Alta. These stations mark…

Women’s representation grows in U.S. transportation leadership, declines to 9.5% among drivers

Women now make up 9.5% of CDL-holding professional drivers in the U.S., a drop from 12% last year. This is according to the Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) latest…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped…

Humber College to close commercial truck driving program

Humber College will be shutting down its Commercial Truck Driving Program at the end of this year, citing changing market conditions that have made the program unsustainable. The program, which…

Trucking Announcements: Purolator, Musket support communities; Molin joins Rand McNally

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Musket Transport continued its support of the Salvation Army and Purolator collected over 163,000 pounds of food…

Q3 cargo theft incidents 14% higher than last year

Cargo thefts across the U.S. and Canada saw a sharp rise in the third quarter of 2024, with 776 theft events reported, representing a 14% increase compared to the same…

Globocam makes employees’ dreams come true

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Montreal-based heavy-duty truck dealership Globocam has decided to offer a unique gift to its employees: the opportunity for some to realize their greatest dream. This…

T4C donates goods raised at Truck World; delivers 1.7 million pounds of food since May 2023

Trucks for Change (T4C) raised $2,315 in cash and non-perishable goods during a food drive at Truck World in April, with all donations going to the Newmarket Food Pantry, which…

Steve’s Livestock Transport HR manager named HR Leader of the Year

Colleen Tesarski, human resources manager, people and culture with Steve’s Livestock Transport was named the HR Leader of the Year during a special presentation by Trucking HR Canada. The award…

Trucking HR Canada recognizes 104 trucking companies as Top Fleet Employers

More than 100 Canadian trucking companies were recognized Oct. 17 as the top employers in the sector. The awards were doled out during Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers awards…

NACFE report highlights challenges, benefits on path to decarbonizing reefers

A new report has laid out the challenges that lie along the path of decarbonizing the transport of temperature-controlled freight. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) said there…

What about RNG? Proponents worry the clean fuel isn’t getting a fair shake

Renewable natural gas (RNG) doesn’t get much love from environmental regulators such as the EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB). Engine makers don’t earn credits for selling natural gas…

Ontario to launch 10-year autonomous commercial vehicle pilot program

Ontario is taking a step toward modernizing its transportation sector by introducing a new Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (ACMV) Pilot Program. This 10-year pilot, proposed under…

Tips for handling DEF as winter approaches

As another Canadian winter approaches, can problems with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) be far behind? Bill O’Ryan, senior manager of DEF with the American Petroleum Institute (API) says drivers and…