Interprovincial trucking, trade barriers discussed at Canada’s First Ministers meeting

Interprovincial trucking and the removal of interprovincial trade barriers were on the list of discussion topics as Canada’s First Ministers wrapped up their meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 29, according…

Walde, Moye, Barkery named TCA’s 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Terry Walde of Searcy Trucking, Deshown Moye of Melton Truck Lines, and Heather Barkey of Nussbaum Transportation as the…

Federal agencies outline action plan to stabilize CBSA systems following outages

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) introduced a 10-point action plan aimed at addressing recurring IT outages that have disrupted Canada’s supply chains, including cross-border…

Carrier Integrity Pact looks to identify carriers that do things right

George Krasulja wants to bring integrity back to the Canadian trucking industry. Or, at the least, to recognize the carriers that do operate with integrity. The TransX director is in…

Brampton man charged for transporting illicit tobacco in Saskatchewan

A Brampton, Ont., man has been charged after Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers stopped the trucker near Battle River, Sask., and discovered 9.1 million illicit cigarettes in his trailer. The stop…

Caledon, Ont., community group urges Ottawa to tighten truck oversight

A Caledon, Ont.-based community group is asking the federal government to strengthen oversight of commercial drivers and trucking operations, arguing current enforcement, training, and accountability gaps are putting public safety…

Winter storm drove Ontario commercial vehicle collision rates up 451%: Geotab

New data from Geotab shows Winter Storm Fern resulted in triple-digit increases in ‘collision-level events’ among commercial vehicles on major Ontario highways compared to the average over the previous two…

Five examiners, three instructors charged in Ontario commercial driver exam fraud case

The eight people arrested for fraudulent activities linked to commercial driver examinations in Kingston, Ont., and the Greater Toronto Area, include five driving examiners and three…

Schneider names Filter next president, CEO 

Schneider National announced that Jim Filter will take over as the company’s president and chief executive officer this summer. The appointment is a part of a planned leadership transition. Mark…

NACFE study shows fleets balancing cost, infrastructure and emissions goals

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has found that no single powertrain technology is likely to dominate longhaul trucking in the near term, with fleets instead moving through…

Paschall employee ownership group IPS announces leadership transition

Interstate Personnel Services (IPS), which runs a family of employee-owned trucking companies, has announced CEO Dave Gibbs will retire Feb. 1 after eight years at the helm. He’ll be replaced…

Pennsylvania adds 339 more truck parking spaces

Pennsylvania has added 339 new truck parking spaces as part of its commitment to deliver at least 1,200 spaces by the end of 2026. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has…

TravelCenters of America raises $100,000 for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

TravelCenters of America (TA) raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) through its latest annual charity golf tournament. The contribution marks the largest single-year total…

EPA issues ‘disapproval’ of Calif. out-of-state emissions inspections

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a “final disapproval” ruling against a California regulation that calls for emission checks on all vehicles…

FMCSA opens comment period on under-21 truck drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has opened a public comment period on the American Trucking Associations’ request that the fleets that participated in a pilot program be allowed…