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The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for immediate action to close regulatory loopholes that allow so-called “chameleon carriers” to continue operating after losing their safety credentials. The call follows […]

Regional Manager of Southern Saskatchewan Operations Glen Bentz of United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) spoke at the Moosomin Chamber of Commerce meeting last week after UFA recently broke ground at […]

Vanguard Truck Centers has launched Guardian Mobile Express, a mobile truck service division aimed at reducing downtime by bringing repair and maintenance work directly to fleets and drivers. The new […]

The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling for tougher federal penalties against employers engaged in worker misclassification and wage theft as part of ongoing labor and enforcement consultations led by Employment […]

Same-dealer used Class 8 retail truck sales slipped 3.3% in April, but ACT Research says the decline was not cause for concern. The drop was in line with typical seasonal […]

Canadian trailer manufacturers are warning of an “existential crisis” as a bitter trade battle unfolds in Washington over allegations of dumping and unfair subsidies tied to trailer imports from China, […]

During its Vision conference in Nashville, Tenn., this week, Motive revealed a new Door and Environmental Sensor that combines temperature, humidity, and cargo-door monitoring into a single device, aiming to […]

Fleet operations have become increasingly overwhelmed by disconnected systems, growing volumes of operational data, and the manual work required to coordinate responses across safety, maintenance, compliance, and driver management workflows. […]

A two-year interprovincial drug trafficking investigation that led to what Winnipeg police describe as the largest illicit drug seizure in Manitoba history uncovered the use of commercial vehicles to move […]

Peel Regional Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects linked to a series of fuel fraud incidents involving large commercial trucks in Brampton. Investigators said the incidents occurred […]

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 […]