UAP revamps organizational structure, makes executive appointments

Parts distributor UAP has made several changes to its organizational structure and leadership. “As we look ahead, we recognize the need to evolve our organization to meet the demands of…

Trucking Announcements: KTG mourns Pierre Carrier; Know Human Trafficking announces founding members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kriska Transportation Group’s founding chief financial officer Pierre Carrier passed away. Know Human Trafficking has introduced…

Zoning bylaw amendment could add truck parking spaces in Brampton

There might be a few more truck parking spots available in Brampton, Ont. in the future if city council approves a committee recommendation to amend a zoning bylaw. “These amendments…

Quebec enforcement officers accused of targeting large, safe fleets

Groupe Guilbault trucks are stopped for inspection by road controllers an average of 15 times per month. On Tuesday alone, 24 Guilbault trucks were stopped by Quebec enforcement officers who are negotiating…

Transport Canada launches free driver distraction mitigation program for fleets

Transport Canada has introduced the Driver Distraction Mitigation Program for commercial vehicle drivers, providing motor carriers and drivers with tools and training to help reduce the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucker optimism increases as spot markets improve

A survey of small fleets and owner-operators reflects increasing confidence about market conditions, thanks to improving conditions seen in the fourth quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the spot market in Canada…

Trucker wins $100,000 playing instant lottery game

Playing the lottery in a truck while sitting in a parking lot can lead to instant wealth. William Newman, a truck driver from Brantford, Ont. is $100,000 richer after winning…

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. In a Truth Social…

Trading in 2021 truck for new model yields US$13K+ in first-year savings: Report

Trading in older 2021 model year trucks for the latest 2026 models can save an operator US$13,097 in the first year, according to a new analysis from Fleet Advantage. Its…

APTA offers $750 bursaries to future mechanics

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is offering $750 bursaries to high school graduates entering a heavy-duty truck and trailer mechanic program. The APTA, aiming to support the next generation…

Evan Meyers (1945-2025): A trucking pioneer who grew Meyers Transport into an LTL powerhouse

Evan Meyers, the affable trucking industry pioneer who grew the third-generation Meyers Transport into a Canadian LTL powerhouse, passed away Jan. 28. Meyers Transport was, at one point in 2012,…

Roadcheck to focus on driver’s record of duty status, vehicle’s tires

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. The high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative takes place over three days…

Car hauler scores $100,000 lottery win

Saying “yes” to Encore helped a car hauler turn $1 into $100,000. Robert Temple of St. Thomas, Ont., matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order in the…

Orange EV’s terminal truck surpasses 30,000-hour milestone

Dot Transportation, the transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, has reached a key sustainability milestone, logging 30,000 hours of operation with its first Orange EV electric terminal truck. The truck,…

Mack rolls out MD electric bucket truck

Mack Trucks has entered the specialized utility segment with a Mack MD Electric and Terex Utilities fully-electric bucket truck. The new offering pairs Mack’s electric Mack MD7 chassis with Terex’s…