Have your say on national trucking issues

Truck drivers literally move the economy, so it’s imperative they have a say in how the government addresses highway infrastructure challenges and potential improvements across Canada, which are needed to…

New Jersey intersection is top U.S. freight bottleneck for sixth year in a row

For the sixth year in a row, the intersection of I-95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey is once again the Number 1 freight bottleneck in the U.S.

Roadcheck to focus on tractor protection systems, alcohol and drugs

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. The high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative takes place in Canada, Mexico…

Mack Trucks invests $14.5M in Roanoke Valley Operations expansion

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and…

Trucking Announcements: Journey Freight’s new CEO, DRTA donation, Trimac awards scholarship

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Journey Freight International announced new leadership and appointed its CEO, the Durham Region Transportation Association (DRTA) donated…

Transom Capital takes over Webasto’s charging business

Transom Capital Group, headquartered in Los Angeles, will acquire a majority stake in Webasto’s charging business. The two companies signed a corresponding purchase agreement on Feb. 7. While Webasto divests…

Most carriers will watch Super Bowl on Sunday: Truckstop

As the Super Bowl approaches this Sunday, Truckstop surveyed more than 1,200 of its carrier customers to provide a perspective on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and logistics.  The survey…

Truck driver, carrier face multiple charges after fatal buggy crash

A truck driver has been charged with multiple offences after he collided with a horse-drawn buggy on Highway 17 in Ontario in December 2023, killing the driver. Officers responded to…

Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders rise to start year, spot rates settle

Truckers continue to order new iron at a healthy pace to begin the year, with preliminary orders up 35-45% year over year and marginally compared to December 2023 volumes. And…

TFI International considers inviting other specialized TL players into spinout

Flatdeck and tanker is in, when it comes to TFI International’s U.S. truckload operations. Van and reefer is out. Speaking on a Q4 earnings call with analysts, TFI International chairman…

Police arrest five for extorting trucking companies, other businesses

Police in Ontario’s Region of Peel arrested three men and two women suspected of extorting trucking and transport companies, among other businesses. The incidents in the Greater Toronto Area included…

Bestpass integrates with Geotab to provide greater toll insights

Bestpass has announced the availability of new toll activity data and reporting features through an integration with Geotab. Fleets and owner-operators will now be able to…

Daimler, Linde pioneer new hydrogen fueling technology

Daimler Truck is working with Linde Engineering in Germany to jointly develop sLH2, a new process for handling subcooled liquid hydrogen and potentially extending the range of hydrogen-fueled trucks. The…

ISEE deploys autonomous terminal tractors

ISEE says it has deployed the world’s first fully autonomous yard trucks. The vehicles were deployed at a 1.7 million sq.-ft. distribution center in  Texas, where…

Provinces must work together to monitor carrier safety fitness

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) feels it’s time provinces and territories work together to monitor the safety fitness of carriers across the country. The following is an…