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Transport Canada’s recent meeting with trucking industry leaders and deputy ministers of transportation from provinces and territories to discuss issues most concerning to fleet operators focused on productivity and competitiveness. “This […]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has identified the White River Bar & Grill as the preferred location for a new rest centre in White River, Ont. The rest area […]

Lytx has appointed Chris Cabrera as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds interim CEO Andy Eckert, who will remain with the company as board chairman. Cabrera brings more than […]

There’s a lot to digest in this week’s data, including a surprise boost in trailer order activity, but continued projections for weakness in the freight market. The spot market underwhelmed […]

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association celebrated Mira Ehrl as its professional truck driver of the month this June. The 26-year-old driver likes to keep a low profile and go about […]

Cargo theft incidents in the U.S. and Canada rose 13% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, with organized crime groups increasingly targeting high-value commodities, according to a news release […]

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) subjected the Volvo VNL to cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska, where temperatures routinely drop to -40°C. The goal was to ensure the truck delivers […]

The B.C. Highway Patrol and its partners placed more than half of the 109 commercial vehicles they inspected out of service (OSS) during a recent two-day enforcement blitz. Authorities placed […]

Peel Regional Police have cracked an organized commercial vehicle theft ring in Mississauga, Ont., and charged three men from Brampton, Ont. On July 14, investigators from the force’s commercial auto […]

A new study from Altitude by Geotab ranked Denver and Chicago as the most freight-efficient cities in the United States, while Los Angeles and New York fall to the bottom […]

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 […]