Kenworth unleashes extreme-duty C580, successor to C500

When in doubt, make it stout. That’s what Kenworth’s engineering and design teams did when they created the all-new C580, unveiled at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, replacing the C500. Designed…

FedEx, UPS sued by customers seeking tariff refunds

FedEx and UPS are among the companies facing proposed class-action lawsuits by customers seeking refunds for tariffs they have paid.  On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump’s…

TLG Peterbilt donates electric 579EV to Pittsburg State University

The Larson Group (TLG) Peterbilt has donated a new Peterbilt Model 579EV to Pittsburg State University, giving students hands-on experience with battery-electric Class 8 truck technology. The all-electric tractor will…

Elemental Trucks completes development of 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck

Toronto-based Elemental Trucks says it has completed development of what it describes as Canada’s first commercially available 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel-cell-electric truck, positioning the company to enter the heavy-haul, long-distance segment…

Mack rolls out all-new Keystone, redesigned Granite

Mack Trucks has bolstered its Class 8 vocational lineup, rolling out the all-new Keystone and a reimagined Granite. Promising brawn and brains to complete the toughest jobs, the trucks were…

ACT Expo names FedEx Freight CEO as keynote, unveils 2026 speaker lineup

ACT Expo has announced that incoming FedEx Freight president and CEO John Smith will deliver the opening keynote at its 2026 event, while also unveiling a speaker roster featuring nearly…

Manitoulin Transport opens new Moncton terminal to boost Atlantic service

Manitoulin Transport has expanded its Atlantic Canada footprint with the opening of a new 23,000 sq.-ft. terminal in Moncton, N.B. Located at 200 Babineau Blvd. E., the facility features 22…

Barrs says FMCSA to maintain aggressive pace to remove bad actors

Derek Barrs, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said the agency will continue to pursue aggressive rules and enforcement actions as it works to remove bad actors from…

OTA opens registration for 2026 leadership development programs

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has opened registration for its 2026 Next Generation Certificate Program and the OTA-Schulich ExecEd Leaders Certificate Program, aimed at developing future leaders in Ontario’s trucking…

Ottawa warns of rising immigration fraud during Fraud Prevention Month

The federal government is stepping up efforts to combat immigration fraud, warning that scams targeting people seeking to work or immigrate to Canada continue to evolve…

FMCSA seeks truck drivers to help test HOS pilot programs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it is seeking 18 commercial drivers to help test two hours-of-service pilot programs.  FMCSA said these drivers will be part of the “pre-testing…

CBSA seizes 111 kg of suspected cocaine from commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge

Border officers seized more than 111 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge earlier this month, according to the Canada Border Services…

NATDA honors trailer industry leaders with 2025 Industry Excellence Awards

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing companies and individuals it says contributed to innovation and leadership across the…

St. Christopher Fund launches free cervical cancer screening for female truck drivers

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) has expanded its driver health programs with the launch of free cervical cancer screening kits for female over-the-road truck drivers across the United…

Trucking Announcements: TTP appoints director of regulatory affairs; Transportation leaders named among Samsara’s Top 100 Operators to Watch

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, The Transport Project (TTP) appointed Katie Vassalli as director of regulatory affairs, and Tom Vatter was promoted…