Canada sends letter to US, Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement

Canada has sent a letter to the United States and Mexico recommending that the three countries renew the continental trade pact. The letter from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic…

Yokohama apprenticeship program trains next generation of truck tire plant technicians

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) is helping employees develop technical skills and earn college degrees through a hands-on maintenance apprenticeship program created in partnership with East Mississippi Community College.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market rates hit another all-time high as ‘supply-driven’ recovery continues

Spot market rates continue to climb in the United States as fleets begin to once more struggle to land drivers amid a continued escalation of enforcement activities. ACT…

Trimac appoints Frankie Fuchs vice president of safety

Trimac has named Frankie Fuchs vice president of safety, placing him in charge of the company’s safety strategy its North American operations. Reporting to chief operating officer Ryan…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership changes at Bot Auto, DHL Supply Chain; Owen to lead three TFI companies

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Robert Owen was appointed president of Vitran, Clarke Transport and Kindersley Transport, while Diane Gray…

Perdue rolls out B100 biodiesel trucks hauling fresh chicken

Perdue Farms has deployed six Volvo Trucks powered by 100% biodiesel (B100) to haul fresh chicken, marking what the company says is the first known use of B100-fueled trucks…

Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract

Postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement after more than two years of labor strife. The…

FedEx driver earns top honors at Alberta driving championships

FedEx driver Ankush Bhardwaj was named Grand Champion at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s 76th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), held May 30 in Nisku, Alta.

THRC to celebrate Top Fleet Employers in October

Canada’s trucking and logistics industry will gather this fall to recognize employers that have demonstrated excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement and human resources practices. The 2026 Top…

UPS expands Mexico air freight services for automotive supply chains

UPS is investing nearly $50 million to strengthen its network and industry-specific logistics capabilities aimed at automotive and industrial manufacturers, including expanded cross-border air freight service tied to Mexico.

Connected vehicle data ‘can have intelligence value’ to adversaries: federal document

Data from an advanced electric vehicle that falls into the wrong hands could be used to track people or carry out surveillance, an internal government document warns. The…

Manitoba honors top truck drivers at annual championships

Manitoba’s trucking industry recognized its top professional drivers and safety leaders during the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) annual Driver Awards Banquet held May 30 in Winnipeg. The event…

CTOA urges governments to include small carriers in trucking reform discussions

The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is calling on governments and policymakers to engage directly with drivers and small trucking operators when developing industry reforms, arguing many carriers are…

Veteran HyLife driver named Manitoba Driver of the Year

A 37-year trucking veteran with more than 3.6 million accident-free miles (5.76 million km) has been named the 2026 MTA-Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year for Manitoba.

Warner Leasing technician overcomes travel delays, lack of sleep to shine at NationaLease tech challenge

When Saskatchewan technician Cole Readman walked into a truck shop in North Battleford, Sask. with a resume in hand in 2016, he thought he was applying for a heavy…