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The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on the provincial government to tighten oversight of the Facility Association, warning the insurer-of-last-resort system is being misused by high-risk carriers and putting […]

It’s never too late to jump aboard the fuel efficiency bandwagon. Even without throwing gobs of money at a solution right now, fleets can tame the impact of price hikes […]

A cyber-savvy driver is safer on the road, safer in personal life, and, ultimately, is a stronger asset to your fleet. These days, as cybersecurity risks in trucking increasingly target […]

The United Truckers Association (UTA) is urging federal and provincial governments to complete long-promised reforms in Vancouver’s port trucking sector, while the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has already […]

The spot market is suddenly on fire, and one analyst says it’s the first time in about four years that it would be considered tight. That’s good news for truckers […]

B.C. Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of an auto transport trailer that struck an overpass on Highway 1 in Langley and failed to […]

A Brampton, Ont., man has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved more than 850 kg (1,874 lb.) of methamphetamine and […]

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging provinces and regulators to oppose New Brunswick’s plan to toll out-of-province trucks traveling through a key Atlantic Canada corridor. As trucknews.com previously reported, […]

PrePass Safety Alliance has released what it says is the trucking industry’s first national benchmark report quantifying the impact of weigh station bypass technology. The new report, Mile Marker 2026: […]

Western Star Trucks is ramping up efforts to promote the profession and attract new drivers with an expanded version of its Star Nation Experience. The OEM announced March 26 the […]

Look around a fleet yard and you are likely to see lots of similar-looking trucks that do vastly different jobs. That Volvo over there? It’s used to run lightweight loads […]

Some collision mitigation systems are not-always-jokingly referred to as overhead sign detectors. Overhead obstacles, particularly metal signs, have been known to trigger collision mitigation system alerts causing significant consternation for […]

Many lessons are learned the hard way in this business. Try to save a few bucks. Try to save a few pounds. Try keeping the truck or trailer on the […]

Since electric trucks do not have an unlimited supply of energy onboard, everything possible is done to make them as energy-efficient as possible. This includes taking advantage of the resistive […]

Brad Caspick’s first stint as an owner-operator didn’t end well. “I had some issues,” the Chestermere, Alta., resident told Today’s Trucking in an interview. “I ended up selling my truck, […]

Drivers must be familiar with the vehicle inspection rules. Being bullied into driving an unsafe vehicle could cost you your licence, or your life. Another tragic tale of improper vehicle […]

Logixx Security’s shunt truck driver never saw the security guard removing the trailer’s gladhand locks. It was 6:20 a.m., and the area at the nose of the trailer parked at […]

As winters become more unpredictable, it should behoove drivers to take extra precautions against freezing to death in a snowbank. We all remember the impact of the so-called “polar vortex” […]

Those cold gray November skies should be a warning that winter is well and truly on its way. That means it’s time to whip old Bessy into shape for the […]

The debate over the value of low rolling resistance (LRR) tires has subsided to a dull roar since they were first introduced about 20 years ago. Initial concerns about fewer […]