Groupe Morneau inaugurates new Bolton, Ont., terminal

Groupe Morneau yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its new terminal in Bolton, Ont. “This inauguration is much more than the opening of a building. It is a symbol of…

Quebec truck enforcement officers not conducting patrols as they seek approval to carry firearms

Oversized vehicles that are too wide. A tractor-trailer with 67 defects. Several cracks, including one 60 centimeters long on a semi-trailer registered in Ontario. These are just a few examples of defects recently…

Knight-Swift merges LTL divisions with AAA Cooper Transportation

Knight-Swift announced it will merge its LTL Midwest Motor Express and DHE Transportation with its AAA Cooper Transportation brand. “This change requires no action on your part and does not…

SC Fuels acquires Downs Energy’s cardlock, fueling, lubricants assets

SC Fuels, a subsidiary of Pilot Travel Centers, has acquired the cardlock, fueling, and lubricants assets of Downs Energy, expanding its footprint across Southern California. The deal, which closed on…

Deadline nears for input on FMCSA’s updated truck crash study 

Less than a week remains for interested parties to submit comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on its plan to conduct an updated study on truck-involved crashes. The Study…

OOIDA urges Congress to strengthen training, licensing standards for commercial drivers

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling on U.S. lawmakers to adopt stronger training, licensing, and qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers and impose tighter oversight over truck…

GM to end production of BrightDrop electric cargo van

General Motors announced today it will end production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van built at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont. The company blamed weak demand for electric commercial…

Electric truck maker Harbinger enters Canadian market

Electric medium-duty truck maker Harbinger is entering the Canadian market. Its trucks are available to order across all Canadian provinces and territories, with dealer Safetek Specialty Vehicles representing the brand.

Kodiak Driver matches safest human fleets in Nauto safety rankings

Kodiak AI put its autonomous driver against human drivers in a safety evaluation by Nauto, and finished tied for the highest Visually Enhanced Risk Assessment (VERA) score for safe driving.

Nominations open for TCA’s 2026 drivers of the year award

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five winners will receive a $20,000 prize each. The…

DHL Express names Darryl Wettlaufer CEO for Canada

DHL Express has appointed Darryl Wettlaufer as its new CEO in Canada, marking his return to the country after three years leading operations for the company’s regional hubs in the…

Accusations emerge about conduct of Panjaab Transport, currently in receivership

Panjaab Transport, which was recently placed into receivership but said it has a plan to escape from it, has been accused of…

White House releases more details of tariffs on heavy trucks, parts

The White House on Oct. 17 released additional details of the planned tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and truck parts starting Nov. 1, including an offset program…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at TEN, ATD; VPs named at Fleet Advantage, Stevens Transport, Kooner FMS

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was filled with executive leadership appointments across the industry. America Tire Distributors named Todd Sanders and Keith…

PMTC supports 2+1 lanes, twinning on key Northern Ontario highways

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has written to federal and provincial leaders, calling for urgent safety and capacity upgrades to Highways 11 and 17, describing them as…