Police charge truck driver with using handheld entertainment device after serious collision

Waterloo Regional Police in Southern Ontario have charged a truck driver with driving with a handheld entertainment device following a serious collision in Wellesley Township. On Jan. 22 at about…

Grocery delivery proves strong early case for electric Class 8 trucks: PIT study

Battery-electric Class 8 trucks demonstrated strong suitability for return-to-base grocery distribution during a year-long commercial deployment in the Montreal region, according to results from Transport Canada’s Zero-Emission Trucking Program. One…

FedEx sues US government seeking full tariff refund

FedEx Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of the money the shipper paid due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The lawsuit was filed with the…

Peterbilt names Fitzpatrick first master technician

Peterbilt has named Michael Fitzpatrick of Ohio Peterbilt as the company’s first master technician, marking the launch of its highest level of technician recognition. The designation represents the most advanced…

THRC kicks off workforce bootcamp series in Calgary

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched a new Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp series, beginning with a one-day event in Calgary focused on discussions about workforce challenges and dynamics. “Our…

ATRI seeks motor carriers for annual ‘Operational Costs’ report

The American Transportation Research Institute is encouraging for-hire motor carriers to participate in its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI said the annual…

Southeastern Freight Lines renovates four service centers

Southeastern Freight Lines announced its has upgraded service centres in Houston and El Paso, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; and Puerto Rico as part of ongoing investments in capacity and facility modernization.

Fleet Advantage launches program for fleets to avoid cost increases on 2027 trucks

Fleet Advantage has launched its Capital Cost Avoidance Program, designed to help private fleets avoid cost increases projected for model year 2027 heavy-duty trucks.  The company said in its announcement…

Study follows Martin Brower Class 8 EV deployments, shedding light on foodservice logistics challenges in electrification

While battery-electric Class 8 trucks delivered clear environmental benefits during real-world testing, deployment within foodservice logistics highlighted the operational hurdles fleets must overcome before electrification can scale beyond pilot projects.

Governments pledge crackdown on Driver Inc., advance interprovincial trucking reforms

Federal, provincial and territorial transportation ministers have committed to coordinated action against the controversial Driver Inc. model while advancing long-awaited measures aimed at reducing interprovincial trucking barriers and strengthening Canada’s…

Kenworth Sales Company forms board of directors

Kenworth Sales Company, a Kenworth truck dealership serving the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions in the United States, announced it has formally established a board of directors to strengthen governance and…

Canada’s trailer theft nearly doubles as cargo losses go underreported in 2025

Cargo theft across North America is becoming more organized, strategic and more expensive — and in Canada, the official numbers may only tell part of the story. Equité Association says…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership additions at Kodiak AI, PrePass; TFI’s Giard named lead director

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TFI International announced André Bérard will retire from the board, and Diane Giard will assume the role…

US truck drivers to be required to take all CDL tests in English

Truck drivers will be required to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Feb. 20.  “When we get on the road, we should…

ATA asks EPA to reconsider 2027 heavy-duty NOx standards

The American Trucking Associations has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate existing heavy-duty NOx standards. “We remain concerned that the heavy-duty NOₓ rule imposes significant burdens at a time…