PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he’s ending trade talks over digital tax

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump before the U.S. president announced a sudden end to trade negotiations in response to Ottawa’s plans to…

Truck hits highway overpass in Ontario ripping roof off commercial vehicle it was hauling

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning truck drivers to always double-check the dimensions of their load after a commercial vehicle struck an overpass on Highway 401, “peeling the roof right…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Freight market weakness continues

Freight market weakness continues to be reflected in the data that crossed our inboxes this week. For-hire truck tonnage and spot market rates slipped, while overall trucking conditions were flat.

Volvo Group announces changes to executive board

Lars Stenqvist, member of the Volvo Group executive board and group chief technology officer has decided to step down from his current role after nine years of service and continue…

Edmonton rolls out first mobile hydrogen fuelling station in Alberta

The City of Edmonton, along with project partners in the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) project, is launching the operation of the first mobile hydrogen fuelling station in Alberta. …

DTNA to relocate two parts distribution centres

Daimler Truck North America (DNTA) announced the planned relocation of its Reno, Nev., and Phoenix, Ariz., parts distribution centers (PDCs) over the next two years. In response to significant growth…

Court fines illegal truck terminal in Halton Hills, Ont., prohibits operation

A court has fined an illegal truck terminal in Halton Hills, Ont. a total of $69,000 as well as issued an order prohibiting the continuation of the illegal use and…

Ontario extends deadline to Oct. 1 for detailed MELT lesson plans

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has extended the deadline to Oct. 1, for truck driving schools to incorporate detailed lesson plans in their mandatory entry-level training (MELT) programs. On…

Turk Enterprises to acquire Horizon International Distributors

Temperature-controlled freight hauler Turk Enterprises will acquire Winnipeg-based Horizon International Distributors, provider of refrigerated transportation, on July 1. Following the acquisition, Horizon will be integrated into Turk Enterprises and all…

Vay, Kodiak Robotics team up on Assisted Autonomy to remotely control trucks

Vay, provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, and autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics, have announced a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, Vay’s technology is helping enable Kodiak’s proprietary Assisted Autonomy technology, according…

ATA’s focus turns from environmental battles to tech, safety, and fraud protection, Spear says

With several environmental policy battles settled, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is shifting its attention to safety technology, artificial intelligence, and pressing infrastructure, cargo theft and lawsuit abuse issues that…

Toronto truck driver’s snack stop delivers $100,000 lottery win

A truck driver’s stop to buy snacks resulted in a $100,000 lottery win. Robert Dawson of Toronto matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the…

Manitoulin Transport hauls emergency pet food supplies to communities affected by wildfires

Manitoulin Transport helped delivered 20 pallets of emergency pet food supplies as wildfires continue to displace communities across Manitoba and Northern Ontario. The shipments, made in partnership with the Hamilton…

DHL Express Canada, union reach tentative agreement

DHL Express Canada has reached a tentative agreement with its union, paving the way for the company to resume operations.  The deal comes after almost a year of negotiations.  Details of…

Thunder Bay council approves designated truck route

Truck drivers and carriers take note, a designated truck route takes effect in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Oct. 1. City council approved a bylaw earlier this week in an 8-5…