OTA names Weston Driver of the Year, honors Melo with Truck Hero award

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) celebrated two drivers at its annual conference in Toronto on Oct. 30, recognizing Challenger Motor Freight’s John Weston as Driver of the Year and…

Martin receives OTA 2024 Service to Industry Award

Ron Martin, owner of Bridgeland Terminals in Elmira, Ont., was honored with the 2024 Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry Award at the 98th OTA executive conference in…

Rizon shipping EVs to Canada

Rizon, Daimler Truck’s brand of all-electric vehicles, announced the arrival of its first shipment of Classes 4-5 vehicles to British Columbia. This shipment includes…

Accelera sets Guinness World Record for longest journey by hydrogen-powered truck

Accelera by Cummins has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen fuel-cell-electric heavy-duty truck without refueling. The hydrogen-powered H2Rescue truck, a…

Carriers can invest in future with sustainable energy transition

If a carrier is thinking about transitioning to a sustainable energy source to drive their business forward, the time to dive into it is now. Sylvain Cabanetos, director,…

Bylsma takes on OTA chairman role

Mark Bylsma, president of Spring Creek Carriers based in Beamsville, Ont., has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for a two-year term. The announcement was…

Fleets urged to step up crash investigation practices amid rising civil litigation risks

With the increasing frequency of civil litigation following crashes — including those involving commercial vehicles — Mike Hinsperger, a seasoned investigator with more than 30 years of experience currently…

Torc Robotics completes driverless trucking tests, readies for 2027 commercialization

Torc Robotics has announced the successful completion of fully autonomous product validation completed earlier this year, as it drives toward a 2027 commercial launch. The company – an…

Trucking companies caught between The Rock and a hard place in Newfoundland

Trucking companies in Newfoundland have a lot on their plate besides regular operations. Drivers deal with wind gusts that sometimes exceed 100 km/h on a section of the Trans-Canada…

Industry leaders insist mentorship and developing drivers’ skills key to retention

While gaps in the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program may leave many new drivers unprepared for real-world challenges, panelists said during the annual Fleet Safety Council conference that these…

Regulatory uncertainties loom over trucking industry as U.S. election approaches: TCA

With the upcoming U.S. presidential election, trucking industry stakeholders are bracing for potential regulatory changes that could reshape the sector, according to Dave Heller, senior vice-president of safety and…

Trucking Announcements: Vice-president appointments at Andy Transport, 7Gen

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Andy Transport’s Daniel Moga transitioned from company’s vice-president of business development and warehousing into the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: ‘Cautious optimism’ returning, Q3 earnings from TFI, Mullen

Trucking conditions continue to improve, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. That’s largely driven by falling diesel prices, as freight conditions remain tough. Motive notes there is cautious…

APTA wants Nova Scotia to commit to official implementation date for MELT

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is urging the government of Nova Scotia to commit to an official implementation date for mandatory entry-level training (MELT) under National Safety Code…

Volvo, Daimler Truck sign binding agreement to form software-defined vehicle JV

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture that will develop a software-defined vehicle platform. The 50/50 JV aims to set…