Government funding propels decarbonization of freight

Claude Guay, parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources, announced more than $25 million for 33 projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation and…

Hiring pressures continue to ease in trucking and logistics, THRC says

The hiring challenges that gripped Canada’s trucking and logistics industry in 2022 and 2023 have continued to ease in 2025, with new data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) showing an…

Lincoln, Ont., enforcement blitz puts 50% of inspected trucks OOS

Half of the trucks inspected were placed out of service (OOS) during a recent enforcement blitz in a Niagara Region town in Ontario, that targeted trucks bypassing an inspection station…

Uber Freight names Tinucci CEO as founder Lior Ron becomes chairman, transitions to Waabi

Uber Freight has appointed Rebecca Tinucci as chief executive officer, succeeding founder Lior Ron, who will move into the role of chairman. Ron will also become…

Waabi appoints Uber Freight founder Lior Ron as COO

Canadian autonomous trucking developer Waabi has named Lior Ron as chief operating officer as it prepares to scale operations and launch fully driverless trucks later this year. Ron spent the…

EPA issues new DEF guidance to prevent engine derates, shutdowns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance to engine manufacturers on Aug. 12 regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems to prevent unnecessary engine shutdowns and power loss. The…

Titanium returns to profitability as market stabilizes at depressed levels

Titanium Transportation snapped back to profitability in Q2, riding a 16.8% increase in logistics revenue, buoyed by a 19% increase in U.S. volume. Consolidated revenue rose to $119.1 million in…

Exuma Capital enters transportation tech sector with SOS acquisition

Fleet Owl, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, has acquired transportation management software provider SOS Trucking Software (SOS). SOS currently serves approximately 4,000 trucks across 100 transportation and logistics companies,…

Routing Software: Your 4-Point Checklist 

Revolutionize your last-mile operations! This essential guide offers a 4-point checklist from industry experts, helping you select routing software that understands your needs, offers comprehensive support, and adapts to evolving demands. Make informed decisions and drive tangible results. Sponsored by: Solera Fleet Solutions

Hyroad Energy wins Nikola auction, founder Milton says he submitted better offer

Hyroad Energy was the successful bidder for 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms and IP assets from bankrupt Nikola Corp. EV maker Lucid Motors previously secured the…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at International, Phillips

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, International announced Gabriel Duarte-Urrutia will join the company in September as its executive vice-president and chief…

Transportation and warehousing jobs spiked in July, amid broader job losses

The Canadian economy shed 41,000 jobs in July, StatCan reported this morning, but transportation and warehousing added 26,000, a gain of 2.4%. That’s the first time the sector has added…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Truck buyers remain cautious, but orders bounced in July

Truck buyers remain cautious about adding new vehicles to their fleets, but preliminary data shows a solid bounce in July compared to June numbers. Still, they remain well off traditional…

Ontario rolls out autonomous truck pilot program

Ontario has launched a pilot program for the testing of specific truck configurations that weigh more than 4,500 kg and are equipped with automated driving systems that meet…

CBSA nabs truck driver with cocaine worth $24.6 million in trailer

A truck driver is facing drug trafficking charges after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered cocaine with a street value of $24.6 million in the trailer he was hauling.