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A Brampton truck driving school has been permanently closed by the province of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation spokeswoman Dakota Brasier confirmed to trucknews.com. Local media first reported the closure of […]

Volvo Trucks North America has secured an order for 185 Volvo VNL860 longhaul trucks from Minneapolis, Minn.-based Koch Trucking. Koch Trucking operates a modern fleet, consisting of all vehicles three […]

Manitoulin Transport has opened new terminals in Va- d’Or, Que., and Wabush, Nfld., strengthening its presence in eastern Canada. The Val-d’Or opening marks the fleet’s eighth terminal in Quebec. It […]

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Daimler Truck North America has appointed Michelle Randazzo as its next chief financial officer, and Henry Hanscom, […]

Ryder System has opened a new 20,000-sq.-ft. full-service commercial truck rental and maintenance facility in the south Atlanta area. Located at 105 Constitution Drive in McDonough, Ga., the site is […]

The number of existing natural gas fueling stations has risen to 1,466 across Canada and the United States, with 1,385 stations dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) and 81 stations dispensing […]

More than a year after its rollout, an online portal for collecting taxes on goods transported into Canada continues to cause headaches for shippers — from red tape tangles to […]

Arkansas Highway Police wrapped up a three-day commercial vehicle safety blitz at the I-30 weigh station in Benton, placing 30 drivers out of service. The force conducted 107 inspections and […]

A Dallas County jury has awarded $44.1 million to the family of a motorist who was killed in a crash involving the fleet’s truck during an ice storm Feb. 11, […]

The Oregon Department of Transportation announced it is ending its Trusted Carrier Partner (TCP) program due to budget restrictions. The program, which has been a way for “motor carriers to […]

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 […]