Study highlights environmental, health costs of emissions system tampering in Alberta

A new report suggests tampering with emissions systems on Class 8 tractors in Alberta is significantly increasing NOx emissions and could cost up to $5.4 billion in adverse health effects.

Operation Deterrence data shows truck enforcement crackdown is real

Increased truck enforcement along Ontario highways and border crossings to the U.S. are having  a significant impact on non-compliance, according to recently released data. Dubbed Operation Deterrence, the stepped-up enforcement…

CVSA prepares for Brake Safety Week Aug. 24-30

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct Brake Safety Week Aug. 24-30, with inspections focused on brake systems and components. Inspectors will be focusing on brake drums and rotors…

Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on impairment testing

Impairment testing remains a key topic in Canada’s trucking industry, with Pulse Reader Survey respondents calling for more accurate and consistent approaches, particularly as cannabis use and cognitive risks continue…

Minimax president cycles 900 km, visiting each terminal and raising funds for employees

Minimax president Yves Poirier made a 900-km run this week. But it was on two wheels, not 18, and he was delivering inspiration – not freight. The Cornwall, Ont.-native and…

10 years in prison for truck driver involved in fatal Quebec crash

Jagmeet Grewal, the truck driver who killed four people and injured four others on Aug. 5, 2019, in a massive pileup on Highway 440 in Laval, has been sentenced to…

U.S. Transportation Secretary signs order supporting English proficiency requirements

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy signed an order in Austin, Texas, this morning, announcing new guidelines that will place truck drivers out of service if…

Incorporating AI into your fleet’s compliance strategy

Compliance has always been a cornerstone of organizational integrity for trucking companies, ensuring that businesses adhere to regulations, standards, and ethical practices. Traditionally, this domain has been dominated by teams…

Samsara launches Recognition tool for drivers

Samsara has launched a new feature called Recognition, aimed at helping fleets improve driver retention and safety culture by highlighting and rewarding positive on-road behavior in…

CAA, OPP mark national Slow Down, Move Over day with roadside safety push

With summer road travel ramping up, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are urging drivers to follow Ontario’s Slow Down, Move Over law —…

Trucking leaders say Driver Inc. hurting compliant carriers amid industry headwinds

There isn’t a lot of recruiting going on at the moment in trucking. The threat of tariffs from south of the border and resulting economic uncertainty are some of the…

Trucker Path launches Deals marketplace for drivers

Trucker Path has launched a new online marketplace, Trucker Path Deals, aimed at helping truck drivers access discounted products and services directly through its app. The…

Joyal named Volvo Driver of the Year in Quebec

Bernard Joyal, a truck driver for Transport Transbo/Olymel, is the winner of the 2025 Volvo Driver of the Year award for Quebec. The award was announced today at the annual conference…

Fleets can reduce risks with better hiring, training and documentation

Trucking fleets face escalating risks from sophisticated cargo theft, cybercrime, environmental liabilities, and potential nuclear verdicts — but with the right hiring practices, training, and post-incident protocols, carriers can significantly…

Enhancing fleet safety (webinar replay)

In this webinar replay, experts discuss how to develop a best-in-class safety program that addresses new and emerging threats to your business.