Readers speak out on…Driver Training

Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) was designed to raise the bar for Canada’s truck drivers. But eight years later, our readers say the bar may still not be high enough —…

US Supreme Court to hear landmark case on freight broker liability

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 4 in a landmark case that will determine if freight brokers…

PowerLease launches financing platform aimed at retaining owner-operators

PowerLease has launched a new equipment financing platform designed to help fleets retain experienced owner-operators and manage truck replacement cycles without adding balance-sheet risk. The company’s new PowerLease 3.0 program…

Smoking tire leads police to wheel separation incident on Hwy. 17 in Ontario

Police have charged a truck driver and his company after a wheel on the trailer he was hauling separated from the hub on Highway 17 in Ontario. On Feb. 21…

Truck World returns with GreenTech stage, Garage demonstrations, global exhibitors; FTR’s Starks to deliver keynote at VIP Breakfast

Finding ways to control costs through sustainable practices, maintain equipment longer, and make informed fleet decisions will be at the center of Truck World when the…

AI, telematics adoption increases as fleets prioritize savings, efficiency, safety

As fleets work on improving safety, offset inflation and make better data-driven decisions, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools and telematics are now becoming an integral part of…

Ontario to widen Hwy. 17 between Town of Renfrew and Arnprior

The Ontario government has issued a request for proposals to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. “As President…

North Bay CMV enforcement blitz puts 15% of vehicles OOS

Officials put 15% of inspected commercial motor vehicles out of service during an enforcement initiative in North Bay, Ont. The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with the Ontario…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to first make…

Geotab report points to EV adoption, utilization plateau in North America

North America may lead in total connected electric vehicles, but it lags in both adoption momentum and operational maturity, according to Geotab’s 2026 State of Commercial…

Labor Dept. proposes changes to independent contractor rule

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule to rescind the independent contractor rule implemented under the Biden administration.

Michigan governor says Gordie Howe bridge will open this year

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said in her State of the State address that the new Gordie Howe International Bridge will open later this year.  Whitmer made the comment several…

FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to shippers

FedEx Corp. said it plans to return any tariff refunds it receives to the shippers and customers who paid them. “If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds…

US, Canada to meet on trade next week

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer next week in Washington, D.C. The discussion comes as both countries prepare for the mandatory…

Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…