OTA says extortion, theft and violence gripping Ontario trucking industry

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says escalating truck and trailer thefts, extortion and organized crime-related violence have become a crisis for Ontario’s trucking industry. The comments followed a series of…

Mack’s Roy, Rivian’s Scaringe to deliver keynote speeches at ACT Expo 2026

Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks and chairman of Volvo Group North America, and RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, will deliver keynote addresses at ACT Expo 2026, taking…

Behavior, not miles, drives truck crash risk, Motive reports

Instead of relying on crashes and insurance claims as the primary safety metric, fleets will soon be increasingly relying on other metrics like near-collisions, fatigue, distraction and other behavior-based signals…

Traffic deaths in Ohio fall for fourth straight year

Traffic fatalities in Ohio decreased in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year. According to preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), fatalities fell by approximately 3% to 1,125 in…

Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions brings fuel economy testing into the 21st century

Fleets needn’t look long or hard to find products promising fuel-saving benefits. Aerodynamic add-ons, low-viscosity lubricants, tires, software platforms, “magic” elixirs, and even bottles of distilled water all promise incremental…

Police seek suspects after heavy tow trucks set ablaze in Brampton

Police are searching for two suspects after two heavy tow trucks were set on fire in Brampton, Ont., early Jan. 13. At about 3:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of…

ATA opens 2026 driver compensation survey

The American Trucking Associations opened a survey for its driver compensation study. It is seeking input from U.S. trucking fleets on topics such as driver pay,…

Peterbilt Technician Institute celebrates 150th graduating class

The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) announced the graduation of its 150th class since the program’s launch. The milestone was achieved at the Irving, Texas campus. “Reaching our 150th graduating class…

Simard Suspensions partners with Braun Companies for US expansion

Quebec-based Simard Suspensions has strengthened its U.S. presence through a partnership with Hagerstown, Ind.-based Braun Companies. Braun is a truck systems integrator that will serve as Simard’s U.S. home, giving…

Via train hits two semi-trailers in Quebec, no injuries reported

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and CN police are investigating after a passenger train with more than 100 people aboard hit two truck trailers and derailed northeast of Quebec…

Mack begins Anthem production

Mack Trucks announced production has begun on the Anthem, a redesigned truck for regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and driver comfort. The…

Streetline to offer real-time truck parking availability reports along I-5

Intelligent transportation system company Streetline has expanded its advanced Truck Parking Information Management System and ParkerTruck mobile app to help truckers find parking along the Interstate 5 corridor in Washington.

Roadmaster Drivers School invests more than $1 million into new Atlanta facility

Roadmaster Drivers School has announced a $1.1-million investment in a new state-of-the-art training facility offering Class A CDL training, financial assistance and job placement support for new commercial drivers. The…

Southeastern partners with Fletes México Carga Express for cross-border service

Southeastern Freight Lines has partnered with Fletes México Carga Express, a Mexican LTL carrier it says will help enhance its expanding cross-border freight business. “Our customers are looking for simplicity in today’s…

$500,000 shipment recovered after theft attempt in Ontario

A truckload shipment of connectivity hardware valued at around $500,000 was recovered intact after an attempted theft was detected in Mississauga, Ont., according to Overhaul. The shipment originated in…