Education and planning required ahead of EPA27 emissions regs

As the trucking industry marches toward another set of emissions regulations in 2027, it’s not the reliability or durability of engine technologies that keeps Paul Rosa up at night. The…

B.C. ferry sidelined for six months

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster, a ferry that regularly carries commercial vehicles and passengers between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay – linking Vancouver to Victoria, will be out of service…

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions changes name to Fleetworthy

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has changed its name and parent brand to Fleetworthy. This unifies its portfolio of solutions provided by Bestpass, Fleetworthy Solutions, Drivewyze, and ExpressTruckTax. The company has launched a…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

Wabash hit with nearly half-billion-dollar nuclear verdict

Trailer maker Wabash says it is evaluating “all available legal options” in response to a nuclear verdict it was handed totaling US$462 million. The jury verdict was in response to…

U.S. truck driver charged after meth, stolen firearm found at Ontario border

A U.S. truck driver has been charged after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered a stolen, loaded firearm and methamphetamines in his truck at the Lansdowne, Ont. port of…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders sluggish, spot rates get Labor Day bump

Class 8 orders for August were up slightly, but not to the same extent as they normally are for the month, according to industry forecasters. ACT Research indicates the sluggish…

Cummins updates X15 for 2027 emissions regulations

Cummins’ new X15 diesel engine is ready to take on EPA’s crazy-stringent 2027 emissions regulations. The company says the engine not only meets the emissions requirements, it’s also lighter and…

ESDC introduces new resources on Driver Inc. misclassification

As National Trucking Week unfolds, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is highlighting the trucking industry’s contributions while focusing on the issue of employee misclassification in the sector. ESDC released…

Radstrom appointed CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG, succeeding Daum

Daimler Truck Holding AG has appointed Karin Radstrom as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct.1. Radstrom, who will hold the position until Jan. 31, 2029, succeeds Martin…

Recognizing challenges, industry support required to achieve Red Seal for truck driving

Drumming up industry support, keeping egos in check and recognizing challenges should be the first steps to getting truck driving recognized as a Red Seal occupation…

High Bar Brands acquires BettsHD

High Bar Brands (HBB), a provider of commercial vehicle solutions, has announced its acquisition of BettsHD, a division of the Betts Company, based in Fresno, Calif. The BettsHD brand, known…

4 leadership tips to keep your trucking employees on board: David Irvine

“People don’t leave organizations. They leave bosses,” says leadership expert David Irvine, highlighting a long-standing issue in the trucking industry, where driver retention has been a persistent challenge. Irvine argues…

Insurers offer advice for a tough U.S. claims environment for Canadian truckers

In July 2024, a U.S. court found a truck driver had crossed several lanes of traffic, causing a chain reaction that ended with the death of another truck driver who…

Minister Rodriguez, CTA celebrate National Trucking Week

As Canada’s trucking industry celebrates National Trucking Week from Sept. 1-7, the sector’s key players recognize the role truck drivers play in sustaining the nation’s economy, and the government says…