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Truck builders to see ‘lower-for-longer’ order levels into 2023: ACT Research

Class 8 orders were “subdued” in April, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, due to constrained production levels and long backlogs. The industry analyst reported 15,800 Class 8 orders…

One in four truck drivers now 55-64

One in four of Canada’s truck drivers are between the ages of 55-64, outpacing the overall share of Canadian workers approaching retirement age. The observation, released by Trucking HR Canada,…

Canada further delays GHG standards for trailers

Canada’s federal government is once again delaying plans to apply greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) standards to trailers, in the face of challenges to companion rules in the U.S. The fourth…

Wilks elected MEMA board vice-chairman

Kurk Wilks, president and chief executive officer of Mann+Hummel, has been elected vice-chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) board of directors. Wilks joined the board in 2021.

Fleets offer flexibility, perks to attract and retain drivers

Fleets are constantly on the lookout for drivers. Signing on an experienced professional who will hang around for a while is like striking gold. Trucking HR Canada data shows there…

Day & Ross trucker named Quebec’s Driver of the Year

Francis Lajoie, a driver for Day & Ross, received the prestigious Volvo 2022 Quebec Driver of the Year Award at the 69th annual convention of the Quebec Trucking Association. Lajoie…

Ontario dump truck drivers secure higher rates, to end six-week strike

Striking dump truck drivers in the Greater Toronto Area will end six weeks of job actions on May 1. The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) and key stakeholders agreed to…

TFI upgrades outlook, unlocking more potential from TForce Freight

TFI International entered this year in the best position in the company’s history, and is only scratching the surface when it comes to unlocking the value from last year’s acquisition…

Manitoba budget commits $1.5 billion for highways over three years

Manitoba will invest $1.5 billion in its highway network over the next three years, part of $2.4 billion in infrastructure funding included in the 2022 provincial budget. Upgrades to highways…

Ontario budget promises billions for highways, commits to ELDs

Ontario’s provincial government is promising big spending on highways and other infrastructure in a budget released ahead of a June election. The document commits $25.1 billion over the coming decade…

TFI International off to ‘strong start’ as TForce Freight drives revenue growth

TFI International posted US$2.19 billion in Q1 revenue – a 91% year-over-year increase – while also growing net income 121% to $147.7 million. “The year is off to a strong…

Hydra Energy lands another Alberta fleet

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is committing to hydrogen, and one of the trucking firms that serves it is jumping aboard, too. Hercules Logistics will convert a Class 8 Western Star…

U.S. takes another step in march to mandatory speed limiters

The U.S. is one step closer to mandating speed limiters in commercial vehicles, although proposals have yet to establish what maximum speeds might be. A Notice of Intent (NOI) filed…

CTA says latest StatsCan data paints dire labor picture

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says recent data from Statistics Canada confirms the trucking industry is facing a demographic crisis. The new data shows Canada is facing record retirements at…

9 cool facts about refrigerated trailers

Refrigerated trailers offer plenty of opportunities to introduce technologies as diverse as telematics, sensors, and electric power. But what do you know about these units that are designed to keep…