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Canada commits to zero-emission truck sales targets and incentives

Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) will need to account for 35% of Canada’s medium- and heavy-duty truck sales as early as 2030, under a series of sales targets and incentives unveiled in…

Operation Safe Driver Week to return with speeding focus

Speeding will once again secure a special focus during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA’s) Operation Safe Driver Week, scheduled to run across North America July 10-16. Canadian officers…

How to develop young trucking talent

Trucking is desperately trying to attract young drivers to the industry as experienced drivers retire in droves. But getting them the on-road experience they need to be successful can be…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2022: The Top 100 (1-25)

The Today’s Trucking Top 100 ranking of Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleets has been compiled for 2022. While much has changed in the wake of recent mergers and acquisitions, there…

South Asian trucking groups gather to provide community with a united voice

Ontario’s South Asian trucking associations have taken the first step to unite to provide a common platform for the community’s drivers to air their grievances and seek solutions to the…

DTNA expands Kirchholtes’ role in procurement, supply chain management

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Monday announced Carsten Kirchholtes, formerly general manager, supply chain, has assumed an expanded role to serve as general manager, procurement and supply chain management. Kirchholtes…

Trans 99 Logistics named one of Coyote’s top carriers

Trans 99 Logistics was named International Cross-Border Carrier of the Year by Coyote Logistics. It was the sole Canadian carrier out of 20 recognized with 2021 Carrier of the Year…

Ontario aggregate haulers back on the road after rates increased by 20%

Aggregate haulers in Ontario ended their two-week strike and were back on the road Monday. Ontario Aggregate Trucking Association (OATA) president Jagroop Singh said, “The strike is over. Thanks…

Ritchie Bros. sets Montreal sales record

Ritchie Bros. continues to report record-setting sales at its equipment auctions, with its latest Montreal event dropping the hammer on more than 3,000 pieces of equipment and collecting more than…

Ontario dump truck driver stabbed during protest

A truck driver protesting with fellow members of the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) was stabbed at a construction site in Vaughan, Ont., and sent to hospital Friday afternoon. York…

Musket Transport, Polimex Forwarding collecting donations for Ukraine

Musket Transport on Friday announced a partnership with customer Polimex Forwarding to help Ukraine and those affected by the Russian invasion. The Greater Toronto Area-based companies will gather donated goods…

Data sharing, communication improve driver performance management

Recruiting, safety and operations teams should use communication and transparency to break down silos and boost driver performance management at fleets. (Photo: istock) Amanda Schuier, director of employee engagement, Jetco…

Industry to celebrate Harbin’s life

Don Harbin, who had a long career in heavy truck sales in Ontario, passed away on March 3 after year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. (Photo: Supplied)…

Branson, Mo. to host 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs in June

The 40th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 9-11 at Branson Landing in Branson, Mo. (Photo: Shell Rotella SuperRigs) Competitors compete for 24 awards including Best Chrome, Best…

B.C. plans permanent repairs for sections of Coquihalla Highway damaged by floods

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla (Highway 5), following the significant flooding event in November 2021. “Our crews worked hard…