PTTAC pushes for national standards in truck driver training

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is calling for national standards and greater oversight of commercial truck driver training schools to address safety concerns. (Photo: PTTAC) “The…

CVSA blitz discovers violations on 14% of trucks hauling hazmat, dangerous goods

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors discovered violations on 14% of vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) in Canada and the U.S. over five days this summer. Inspectors conducted 3,929…

Federal government moves to end port work stoppages, orders binding arbitration

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all…

Ontario’s MHDV electrification stalled by high costs, regulatory hurdles, despite high potential: Pembina Institute

Ontario’s push to electrify its medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sector faces major hurdles, including high infrastructure costs, regulatory red tape, and challenges with electricity rates, according to the Pembina…

Titanium grows logistics revenue as truck transport earnings slide

Titanium Transportation saw rising logistics revenue in the third quarter, while continuing tough conditions weighed on truck transportation earnings. The company reported Q3 results of $118.4 million in revenue, up…

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance on November 12, 2024. Since its inception in 1991, National Truck League (NTL) has been a…

‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday’s collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container…

TruckNews.com readers can save $50 on ACT Expo registration

TruckNews.com is sponsoring the upcoming Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, offering readers $50 off on registrations. The event is set to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California…

Quebec trucking leaders say economy is top concern

Isaac Instruments brought the leaders of two of Quebec’s largest trucking companies, Karine Goyette, co-president of C.A.T. Transport, and Eric Gignac, chief executive officer of Groupe Guilbault, together on stage…

Women with Drive 2025 registration open

Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) 11th annual Women with Drive leadership summit is now open for registration. (Photo: Trucking HR Canada) Set to take place on…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer

The union representing some 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal has overwhelmingly rejected a deal with their employers association, and a lockout at the facility is underway. A spokesman…

PMTC, QTA among 130 groups calling for federal action on B.C. ports dispute ahead of talks

A total of 130 Canadian associations and organizations signed Canada’s Chamber of Commerce letter to federal government expressing concern over the shutdown of British Columbia ports…

Two B.C. men charged with smuggling emissions defeat devices into U.S.

Two men from British Columbia are among four accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks from Canada into the U.S. and selling them online…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Fleets cautious with Class 8 orders, spot market improves in line with expectations

With 2025 order books now open, fleets are ordering Class 8 trucks at a “healthy” but cautious level, industry forecasters report. Inventory levels remain high, meaning OEMs will be pressured…