Mack expands connectivity offerings ahead of new flagship truck launch

As Mack Trucks plans the launch of a new flagship highway tractor in its 125th year in business, it’s also upping its connectivity game. While the new truck will remain…

OPP recover stolen CMV from Brampton men, discover illicit cannabis

Two Brampton, Ont., men were arrested and charged after police recovered a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) they had stolen and discovered 411 lb. (186 kg) of illicit cannabis within it.

Trucking Announcements: New CPO at Trimac, Wellington International names president

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Trimac welcomed Krista Pell as its chief people officer, and Josh Hannaberry rejoined the Alberta Motor Transport…

Transport ministers gather to discuss truck safety, internal trade barriers

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is encouraged by a recent meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, that focused on improving…

Zelek joins DataDis as sales manager for Ontario, Western Canada

DataDis has welcomed Michael Zelek as sales manager for Ontario and Western Canada. Zelek brings nearly 15 years of transportation industry experience to the role, having worked in logistics, dispatch,…

DHL, Scania testing electric truck with fuel-powered range extender

Scania and DHL are working together in Europe to test an electric truck with a fuel-powered range extender. The companies say the technology is an interim method to extend range…

Blue Water Bridge tolls go cashless, MacKay Bridge tolls eliminated

The Blue Water Bridge (BWB) — which connects Point Edward, Ont. to Port Huron, Mich. – is transitioning to fully cashless tolling from April 1. This transition will result in…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders spike, but tonnage remains unchanged

For-hire truck tonnage was flat in January, despite harsh weather and a major winter storm in the southern states. Trailer orders spiked but buyers should brace for the impact tariffs…

Truck hits B.C. overpass, third such incident in February

A truck has stuck an overpass in British Columbia once again, the third time this has happened in February, and the fourth such incident this year. B.C. Highway Patrol is…

Trucking employed more than 790,000 people in 2024: THRC

Canada’s trucking and logistics sector reached a record-high workforce of over 790,000 employees in 2024, but labor challenges persist, according to Trucking HR Canada (THRC) chief economist Barbara Kirby. Speaking…

Gerry’s Truck Centre wins Volvo’s 2024 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year award

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) named Gerry’s Truck Centre as the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year award. Gerry’s Truck Centre, a family-owned dealership group with…

Nearly a third of Ontario carriers lay off workers as U.S. tariffs loom

Nearly one in three Ontario carriers – 32% – have already laid off some employees amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. When polled, 68% expected conditions…

THRC secures funding for 335 student placements in trucking, logistics

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has secured new funding to support 335 post-secondary student work placements in the trucking and logistics sector as a part of its Career ExpressWay program. The…

TFI’s Bedard explains reasons for relocating HQ to U.S., forecasts another tough year

TFI International’s announcement within its Q4 earnings report that it will redomicile to the U.S. won’t have a significant impact on the company’s operations, its CEO…

TFI International looks to ‘redomicile’ in U.S.

TFI International — Canada’s largest trucking fleet — is looking to formally establish itself as a U.S. operation. Announcing 2024 earnings today, the fleet said it “intends to pursue re-domiciliation…