Trucking Life

MTA recognizes top drivers

Jason Larocque, a driver with Kleysen Group, has been named the 2022 Manitoba Trucking Association-Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year. He has more than 2 million safe miles under…

Early years crucial in truck driver retention: Camo-route survey

Quebec’s newest truck drivers are at the greatest risk of leaving the trucking industry in their first two years on the job — largely because of concerns about poor pay…

Canada Cartage buys Mackie Moving Systems

Canada Cartage announced Thursday that it has purchased Mackie Moving Systems in a move to expand its Final Mile delivery offerings. Mackie Transportation remains family-held and operated. Mackie Moving specializes…

Permanent repairs to start soon on B.C.’s Coquihalla, Hwy. 1

The British Columbia government announced that permanent repairs to flood-damaged sections of the Coquihalla (Highway 5) and Highway 1 will soon be underway. Work is expected to be substantially complete…

Two Canadian Mack Truck owners earn spots in 2023 calendar

Two Canadian trucks will grace the 2023 Mack Trucks calendar. A Mack Pinnacle belonging to Scotlynn in Burlington, Ont., and a Mack MD owned by Larouche Remorquage in Quebec City,…

Maxim Truck & Trailer raises $35K for Harvest Manitoba

Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $35,704 in support of Harvest Manitoba during a live charity barbecue on June 9, at its head office in Winnipeg. About 500 guests attended the…

Vancouver port to require post-2006 trucks beginning Sept. 15

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has announced it will ban any container trucks with model years older than 2006, in a bid to improve air quality. The change is effective…

Canada loosens vax requirements, but not for cross-border truckers

A loosening of Canadian Covid-19 vaccination requirements will not apply to cross-border truckers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has confirmed. On June 14, the federal government announced an end to…

Chrome, lights shine bright at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Participants and visitors enjoyed plenty of chrome, lights, and spotless trucks as the 40th Anniversary Shell Rotella SuperRigs rolled into Branson Landing in Branson, Mo., held June 9-11. Theresa DeSantis…

A dazzling display at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Shiny trucks attracted hundreds of visitors to Branson Landing in Branson, Mo., for the 40th Anniversary Shell Rotella SuperRigs, held June 9-11. The event included the truck lights contest and…

Erb Group earns Trailblazer Purpose Award

The Erb Group of Companies was recognized for its corporate social responsibility efforts and awarded the Trailblazer Purpose Award of 2022 by the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA). The…

Tanisaki, Singh named Highway Angels

Two drivers from Canada – Kenichi Tanisaki and Navdeep Singh – were among three recognized as Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for performing good deeds while on…

TCA promotes Heller to VP of safety and government affairs

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has promoted David Heller to senior vice-president of safety and government affairs. “This promotion will re-emphasize TCA’s commitment to being a leading presence within…

PMTC honors fleet graphics in 37th annual awards

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) unwrapped seven winners of its 2022 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, calling them “the most colorful awards in the trucking community.” The winners…

John Deere, Walmart, Giant Tiger recognized for safety records

John Deere Canada, Walmart Canada, and Giant Tiger Wholesale have been honored as Canada’s safest private fleets with Aviva – Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Awards. John Deere…