Work with industry, not California, on emissions: ATA to truck and engine makers

American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear has written a letter to truck and engine manufacturers, urging them to work with industry on emissions regulations rather than the…

CTA urges feds to remain aligned with U.S. emissions regs

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) responded to recent comments by federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault by warning the feds to “not go it alone” on GHG regulations for heavy-duty trucks.

Brandt Named as a Liquidator for Truck Leasing Firm’s Fleet Assets

Brandt Peterbilt appointed to disperse major portion of bankrupt Mississauga-based company’s equipment. Regina, Saskatchewan – The Canadian trucking industry can look forward to a sudden influx of aggressively…

Volvo Autonomous Solutions outlines path to commercialization

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) believes it has a clear path to launch and scale up the production of driverless trucks. It has taken a different approach to many of the…

Penske opens solar-powered facility, with more to come

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a solar-powered facility in Channahon, Ill., which will produce about 80% of the facility’s required energy using a solar panel array. It marks Penske’s first…

Trump in Charge: Weighing the impacts on trucking

Elected again to the presidency of the U.S., Donald Trump wasted no time making good on campaign promises by rapidly rolling out most of his picks for key Cabinet positions…

Clean Carrier participants see significant fuel consumption reductions: BCTA

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says the first year of the Clean Carrier Program it administers demonstrated a 35-41% reduction in fuel consumption and related emissions for participants. The program…

Alberta’s plans for new truck driver training, licensing regime take shape

Further details are beginning to emerge in Alberta’s plan to revamp Class 1 driver training and introduce a phased approach to licensing, assessments, and an optional Red Seal certification. Launching…

McBean, Payne, Coletto to speak at 2025 Women with Drive summit

Trucking HR Canada has revealed that Canadian Olympian Marnie McBean, human capital expert Angela Payne, and public opinion analyst David Coletto will speak at its 2025…

Emterra shares early results on its electric refuse collections pilot in Ontario

Emterra Environmental is reporting positive early results from its Ontario electric waste collection vehicle pilot, which launched in December 2023. Running in Brampton and Mississauga, Ont. for a planned 2.5-year…

Pre-buy strategies are critical as EPA27 regulations and challenges approach

Fleet managers face key decisions that need to be made today as they brace for EPA27 emissions rules that will add an estimated $25,000 to $30,000 to the cost of…

Attitude, culture, collaboration key to solving the technician crisis

A shift in workshop culture and proactive, supportive approaches are crucial for addressing the heavy-duty technician shortage facing the trucking industry, industry experts agree. During a recent…

UPS pushes for carbon neutrality with diversified low-carbon strategies, electrification

UPS has set a target to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050, leveraging a mix of alternative fuels, fleet electrification, and operational efficiencies to meet its sustainability goals. Gordon…

MTA honors trucking heroes, top fleets, and industry leaders

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) recognized TransX’s Henrik Hansen, who received the MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero award at the MTA Fall Awards Gala on Nov. 15. The organization has also recognized…

Protect yourself from misclassification in the trucking industry

Explore the Government of Canada’s comprehensive Misclassification in the Road Transportation Industry: Awareness Kit and learn about truck driver classification, workplace protections, and benefits you, as a driver or employer in the federal jurisdiction, need to know about. Sponsored by the Government of Canada.